EX31 1BN is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.1km from Barnstaple in Barnstaple. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Barnstaple Central ward and the North Devon constituency.
EX31 1BN is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional high streets zone — traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population.
Safety: Crime rates are high (179 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 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00101753 (shared with 95 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EX31 1BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EX31 1BN.
328
46
£ 34,800 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
EX31 1BN has a significant social housing presence — 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX31 1BN. 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
Economic Activity
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 1BN are high at 179 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.
school Local Schools
Yeo Valley Primary School
Ashleigh CofE Primary School
Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy
Pilton Infants' School
Pathfield School
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple
Pilton Community College
The Park Community School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
50 nearby- Barnstaple Bakery0.0 km
- Sports Direct0.7 km
- Taw Service Station0.8 km
- Oxfam0.2 km
- Asda0.6 km
- + 45 more
Restaurant, Cafe
62 nearby- Costa0.0 km
- The New Amsterdam0.0 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- Tarka Leisure Centre0.8 km
- Arti's Too0.1 km
- + 57 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- No 220.6 km
- The Park Hotel0.8 km
- Imperial Hotel0.4 km
- Royal Fortescue Hotel0.3 km
- The Old Vicarage Bed and Breakfast0.6 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Iceland Foods Plc0.2 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- The Food Warehouse by Iceland0.4 km
- The Co-Operative Food0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Rowe's Cornish Bakers0.8 km
- Barum Takeaway0.3 km
- Everest Gurkha Chef0.2 km
- Alexanders Sandwich Bar0.2 km
- Anatolia0.1 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
26 nearby- Lush Bar And Restaurant0.2 km
- Barnstaple Conservative Club0.2 km
- Barnstaple Town Football Club0.4 km
- Latitude 480.1 km
- The Rolle Quay Inn0.3 km
- + 21 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Barnstaple0.8 km
- Chapleton7.7 km
- Umberleigh10.8 km
Bus Stops
- Queens Theatre0.1 km
- Barclays Bank0.2 km
- Green Lanes0.2 km
- Green Lanes0.2 km
- Mermaid Cross0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: EX311BN · Data under Open Government Licence