EX31 1EA is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.4km from Pottington 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.
Day-to-day life in EX31 1EA has the character of a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.
Safety: Crime rates are high (165 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 1EA are sourced from Output Area E00101753 (shared with 95 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EX31 1EA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EX31 1EA.
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
With 43% social renting, EX31 1EA is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 1EA. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near EX31 1EA are high at 165 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.
school Local Schools
Pilton Infants' School
Pathfield School
Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy
Pilton Community College
Yeo Valley Primary School
Ashleigh CofE Primary School
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple
Sticklepath Community Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
50 nearby- Barnstaple Bakery0.3 km
- Sports Direct0.8 km
- Oxfam0.6 km
- Asda0.5 km
- Jewson0.9 km
- + 45 more
Restaurant, Cafe
63 nearby- Costa0.3 km
- The New Amsterdam0.3 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Tarka Leisure Centre1.0 km
- Arti's Too0.4 km
- + 58 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- No 220.7 km
- Barnstaple Hotel0.8 km
- Imperial Hotel0.7 km
- Royal Fortescue Hotel0.6 km
- The Old Vicarage Bed and Breakfast0.9 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
- Iceland Foods Plc0.3 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- The Food Warehouse by Iceland0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Rowe's Cornish Bakers1.0 km
- Barum Takeaway0.7 km
- Everest Gurkha Chef0.5 km
- Alexanders Sandwich Bar0.5 km
- Anatolia0.5 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
26 nearby- Lush Bar And Restaurant0.6 km
- Barnstaple Conservative Club0.5 km
- Barnstaple Town Football Club0.1 km
- Latitude 480.5 km
- The Rolle Quay Inn0.2 km
- + 21 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Barnstaple0.9 km
- Chapleton7.8 km
- Umberleigh11.1 km
Bus Stops
- Fairview0.3 km
- Fairview0.3 km
- Mermaid Cross0.3 km
- Green Lanes0.4 km
- Green Lanes0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: EX311EA · Data under Open Government Licence