Postcode Analysis North Devon, South West

EX31 1NZ House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

334

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 41,700 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EX31 1NZ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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5/10
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6/10
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4/10
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7/10
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4/10
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5/10
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4/10
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8/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. EX31 1NZ spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

EX31 1NZ is a safe, established residential area located 0.9km from Pottington in Barnstaple. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Barnstaple with Pilton ward and the North Devon constituency.

This is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for EX31 1NZ are sourced from Output Area E00101946 (shared with 46 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 1NZ. The average age is 45.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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

EX31 1NZ has low crime rates — 31 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft5
Vehicle crime3
Public order3
Burglary2
Shoplifting2

school Local Schools

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Pilton Community College

Requires Improvement1088 pupils0.9 km
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Pilton Infants' School

Outstanding173 pupils1.3 km
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Pathfield School

Good191 pupils1.3 km
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Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy

Good261 pupils1.3 km
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Sticklepath Community Primary Academy

Good461 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Absolute Training and Nutrition0.3 km
  • Greggs0.4 km
  • Lets Go0.5 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Barnstaple Hotel0.5 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Burger King0.5 km
  • Coffee Lounge0.9 km
  • Outside In Rollerdrome0.3 km
  • The Canteen @ Parker's0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Windsor Arms0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Barnstaple2.0 km
  • Chapleton8.9 km
  • Umberleigh12.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Upcott Avenue0.1 km
  • Business Park0.4 km
  • Business Park0.4 km