Postcode Analysis North Devon, South West

EX31 1AH House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

267

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 34,800 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EX31 1AH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. 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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6/10
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2/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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1/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates EX31 1AH — age 37, 12% ownership, 54% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

EX31 1AH 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 1AH is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. By day, the area transitions to a traditional high streets character: traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 34% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are high (255 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 1AH are sourced from Output Area E00101754 (shared with 69 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 1AH. The average age is 37.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.4%
Asian / British Asian6.1%
Black / African / Caribbean2.7%
Other / Mixed3.8%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 5%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime rates near EX31 1AH are high at 255 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences274
Shoplifting256
Anti-social behaviour140
Public order76
Criminal damage and arson58

school Local Schools

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Ashleigh CofE Primary School

Good240 pupils0.5 km
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Yeo Valley Primary School

Inadequate207 pupils0.7 km
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Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy

Good261 pupils0.9 km
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Pilton Infants' School

Outstanding173 pupils0.9 km
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Pathfield School

Good191 pupils0.9 km
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Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple

Good267 pupils0.9 km
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The Park Community School

Requires Improvement1454 pupils1.2 km
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Pilton Community College

Requires Improvement1088 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

50 nearby
  • Barnstaple Bakery0.3 km
  • Central Cinema0.1 km
  • Grattons Butchers0.2 km
  • Holland And Barrett Ltd0.1 km
  • Jack's Snax0.3 km
  • + 45 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

63 nearby
  • Costa0.3 km
  • The New Amsterdam0.3 km
  • The Binge Box0.3 km
  • Artisarni0.2 km
  • Ayaani'z Lounge0.2 km
  • + 58 more
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Pub, NightClub

26 nearby
  • Bar Lush0.2 km
  • Beer Matters Limited0.3 km
  • Cork And Bottle0.4 km
  • Ebberley Arms0.4 km
  • Fever and Boutique0.3 km
  • + 21 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • The Food Warehouse by Iceland0.4 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Iceland Foods Plc0.4 km
  • Tesco0.1 km
  • The Co-Operative Food0.9 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Ali's Alcove0.0 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.4 km
  • Eastern Delight0.4 km
  • Fireaway Designer Pizza0.1 km
  • Masala0.8 km
  • + 12 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • No 220.4 km
  • The Park Hotel0.6 km
  • Imperial Hotel0.2 km
  • Royal Fortescue Hotel0.1 km
  • The Old Vicarage Bed and Breakfast0.4 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Barnstaple0.6 km
  • Chapleton7.4 km
  • Umberleigh10.6 km

Bus Stops

  • The Square0.1 km
  • Imperial Hotel0.2 km
  • Imperial Hotel0.2 km
  • Bus Station0.2 km
  • Bus Station0.2 km