Postcode Analysis North Devon, South West

EX31 1AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EX31 1AF.

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Population

328

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 34,800 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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5/10
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1/10
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9/10
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4/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 43% of tenure in EX31 1AF — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

EX31 1AF is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from Barnstaple in Barnstaple. Administratively it sits within Barnstaple Central ward and the North Devon constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, EX31 1AF is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Outside of residential hours, traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are high (180 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for EX31 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00101753 (shared with 95 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX31 1AF. The average age is 46.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.9%
Asian / British Asian5.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 6%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near EX31 1AF are high at 180 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting222
Violence and sexual offences205
Anti-social behaviour110
Public order58
Criminal damage and arson43

school Local Schools

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Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy

Good261 pupils0.4 km
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Pathfield School

Good191 pupils0.4 km
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Pilton Infants' School

Outstanding173 pupils0.4 km
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Yeo Valley Primary School

Inadequate207 pupils0.6 km
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Pilton Community College

Requires Improvement1088 pupils0.8 km
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Ashleigh CofE Primary School

Good240 pupils0.9 km
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Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple

Good267 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

47 nearby
  • Barnstaple Bakery0.2 km
  • Central Cinema0.4 km
  • Grattons Butchers0.4 km
  • Holland And Barrett Ltd0.4 km
  • Jack's Snax0.4 km
  • + 42 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

61 nearby
  • Costa0.2 km
  • The New Amsterdam0.2 km
  • The Binge Box0.3 km
  • Artisarni0.3 km
  • Ayaani'z Lounge0.4 km
  • + 56 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

27 nearby
  • Bar Lush0.4 km
  • Beer Matters Limited0.2 km
  • Cork And Bottle0.1 km
  • Ebberley Arms0.5 km
  • Fever and Boutique0.6 km
  • + 22 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • The Food Warehouse by Iceland0.5 km
  • Iceland Foods Plc0.1 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • The Co-Operative Food0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Ali's Alcove0.5 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.3 km
  • Eastern Delight0.5 km
  • Fireaway Designer Pizza0.4 km
  • Masala0.3 km
  • + 11 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • No 220.8 km
  • Barnstaple Hotel1.0 km
  • Imperial Hotel0.7 km
  • Royal Fortescue Hotel0.5 km
  • The Old Vicarage Bed and Breakfast0.8 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Barnstaple1.0 km
  • Chapleton7.9 km
  • Umberleigh11.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Mermaid Cross0.1 km
  • Green Lanes0.2 km
  • Green Lanes0.2 km
  • Texaco Garage0.3 km
  • Texaco Garage0.3 km