Postcode Analysis North Devon, South West

BELLAIRE, EX31 1QZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BELLAIRE, EX31 1QZ.

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Population

316

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 41,700 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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8/10
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5/10
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5/10
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3/10
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4/10
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7/10
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8/10
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9/10
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5/10
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Area Character

EX31 1QZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 87% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

EX31 1QZ is a sought-after residential area on Bellaire, 0.0km from Bellaire in Barnstaple. Administratively it sits within Barnstaple with Pilton ward and the North Devon constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in EX31, EX31 1QZ offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 87% 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £323k.

Census 2021 statistics for EX31 1QZ are sourced from Output Area E00101958 (shared with 10 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 1QZ. The average age is 48.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed4.5%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 27%
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.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 446,500

2 sales · Mean £ 446,500

Semi-Detached

£ 390,000

1 sales · Mean £ 390,000

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

EX31 1QZ has low crime rates — 10 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.

Violence and sexual offences16
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order3
Other crime2
Other theft2

school Local Schools

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Pilton Community College

Requires Improvement1088 pupils0.2 km
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Pilton Infants' School

Outstanding173 pupils0.4 km
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Pathfield School

Good191 pupils0.4 km
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Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy

Good261 pupils0.4 km
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Yeo Valley Primary School

Inadequate207 pupils1.0 km
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Ashleigh CofE Primary School

Good240 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Barnstaple Bakery1.0 km
  • Northgate News0.8 km
  • Primark Stores Ltd0.9 km
  • Selina's Cupcakes0.8 km
  • Spar1.0 km
  • + 16 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • Costa1.0 km
  • The New Amsterdam1.0 km
  • The Binge Box1.0 km
  • Barnstaple Coffee Shop0.9 km
  • Cafe The Lemon Tree1.0 km
  • + 17 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Beer Matters Limited0.9 km
  • Cork And Bottle0.8 km
  • Royal Exchange1.0 km
  • The Union Inn0.9 km
  • Barnstaple Conservative Club0.9 km
  • + 8 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza1.0 km
  • Masala0.5 km
  • The Pilton Fryer0.4 km
  • Wing Fong Chinese Take Away1.0 km
  • Bubbles Boba Tea0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Barnstaple Hotel0.7 km
  • Yeo Dale Hotel0.5 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Iceland Foods Plc0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Barnstaple1.7 km
  • Chapleton8.7 km
  • Umberleigh11.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Bellaire0.1 km
  • Bellaire0.1 km
  • Upper Minnow Road0.1 km
  • Garages0.2 km
  • Northfield Park0.2 km