EX31 3WH is a sought-after residential area on Boulder Clay Way, 0.7km from Bickington in Barnstaple. Administratively it sits within Bickington ward and the North Devon constituency.
Day-to-day life in EX31 3WH has the character of an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of just 26, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £171k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 73.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for EX31 3WH are sourced from Output Area E00180291 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BOULDER CLAY WAY, EX31 3WH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOULDER CLAY WAY, EX31 3WH.
321
26
£ 44,300 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX31 3WH 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 3WH — age 26, 52% ownership, 6% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £171k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 73.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX31 3WH. The average age is 26.0. 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: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 290,000
9 sales · Mean £ 288,883
Flat
£ 159,950
21 sales · Mean £ 147,754
Terraced
£ 182,950
7 sales · Mean £ 200,150
Semi-Detached
£ 270,000
1 sales · Mean £ 270,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX31 3WH has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Roundswell Community Primary Academy
The Shoreline Academy
Sticklepath Community Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Home Bargains0.9 km
- IZMIR CAFE0.7 km
- John Hill Eggs0.9 km
- Sally Salon Services Limited1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Air Extreme1.0 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Gardeners Delight Nursery0.9 km
- Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd0.9 km
- Caffe Pausa0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Old Barn Inn0.5 km
- The Plough Inn0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Barnstaple2.5 km
- Chapleton7.8 km
- Umberleigh11.4 km
Bus Stops
- Swallowfield0.3 km
- Westermoor Way0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: EX313WH · Data under Open Government Licence