EX31 1AJ is a sought-after residential area on Banfield Road, 0.6km from Bellaire in Barnstaple. Administratively it sits within Barnstaple with Pilton ward and the North Devon constituency.
For serious buyers, EX31 1AJ is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 73% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £408k, down 30.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for EX31 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00101954 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BANFIELD ROAD, EX31 1AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BANFIELD ROAD, EX31 1AJ.
459
44
£ 41,700 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
EX31 1AJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 73% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £408k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 30.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX31 1AJ. The average age is 43.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 430,000
10 sales · Mean £ 423,000
Terraced
£ 302,500
2 sales · Mean £ 302,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX31 1AJ has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Pilton Infants' School
Pathfield School
Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy
Pilton Community College
Yeo Valley Primary School
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Selina's Cupcakes0.9 km
- Pilton Bridge Services0.9 km
- Twice as Nice0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Union Inn0.9 km
- Barnstaple Social Club Ltd0.9 km
- Green Man0.6 km
- The Reform Inn0.8 km
- Windsor Arms0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Masala0.8 km
- The Pilton Fryer0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Yeo Dale Hotel0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-Operative Food0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Barnstaple2.1 km
- Chapleton8.8 km
- Umberleigh11.9 km
Bus Stops
- Westaway Plain0.2 km
- Littabourne0.3 km
- Northfield Park0.3 km
- Youings Drive0.3 km
- Beech Grove0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: EX311AJ · Data under Open Government Licence