EX31 2HG is a safe, established residential area located 0.5km from Brynsworthy Park in Barnstaple. Administratively it sits within Bickington ward and the North Devon constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, EX31 2HG is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for EX31 2HG are sourced from Output Area E00101909 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EX31 2HG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EX31 2HG.
324
42
£ 40,300 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX31 2HG falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
EX31 2HG has a significant social housing presence — 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX31 2HG. The average age is 41.7. 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: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX31 2HG has low crime rates — 25 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
Sticklepath Community Primary Academy
The Shoreline Academy
Roundswell Community Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Home Bargains0.8 km
- John Hill Eggs0.4 km
- Boots0.6 km
- IZMIR CAFE0.6 km
- Perfilta Coffee Supplies0.6 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Cedars Inn0.3 km
- Cresta Guest House0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Air Extreme0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd0.8 km
- Caffe Pausa0.8 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd0.6 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Plough Inn0.8 km
- Wrey Arms Inn0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- The Power0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Barnstaple1.2 km
- Chapleton7.4 km
- Umberleigh10.9 km
Bus Stops
- Woodville0.0 km
- Woodville0.1 km
- Woodville Shops0.2 km
- Woodville Shops0.2 km
- Bickington Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EX312HG · Data under Open Government Licence