EX31 1QX is a safe, established residential area on Priory Close, 0.2km from Bellaire in Barnstaple. Administratively it sits within Barnstaple with Pilton ward and the North Devon constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £281k.
Census 2021 statistics for EX31 1QX are sourced from Output Area E00101947 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PRIORY CLOSE, EX31 1QX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRIORY CLOSE, EX31 1QX.
336
45
£ 41,700 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX31 1QX 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates EX31 1QX — age 45, 86% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX31 1QX. The average age is 44.6. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 292,000
2 sales · Mean £ 292,000
Semi-Detached
£ 260,000
3 sales · Mean £ 251,692
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX31 1QX has low crime rates — 20 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 Bluecoat Church of England Academy
Pathfield School
Pilton Infants' School
Pilton Community College
Yeo Valley Primary School
Ashleigh CofE Primary School
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
38 nearby- Barnstaple Bakery0.8 km
- Millets0.9 km
- Armura0.9 km
- Absolute Training and Nutrition1.0 km
- Boots The Chemists Ltd0.8 km
- + 33 more
Restaurant, Cafe
41 nearby- Costa0.8 km
- The New Amsterdam0.8 km
- Arti's Too0.9 km
- Castle Chambers0.9 km
- The Brew House1.0 km
- + 36 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Barnstaple Hotel0.8 km
- Yeo Dale Hotel0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- Barnstaple Conservative Club0.7 km
- Barnstaple Town Football Club0.6 km
- Latitude 481.0 km
- The Rolle Quay Inn0.6 km
- The Stags Head0.9 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland Foods Plc0.7 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- The Co-Operative Food0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Alexanders Sandwich Bar0.9 km
- Anatolia0.8 km
- Bubbles Boba Tea0.7 km
- Lang Son House0.9 km
- Marmaris Kebab And Pizza0.9 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Barnstaple1.6 km
- Chapleton8.5 km
- Umberleigh11.6 km
Bus Stops
- Bluecoat School0.1 km
- Upper Minnow Road0.1 km
- Pathfield School0.1 km
- Church0.2 km
- Church0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: EX311QX · Data under Open Government Licence