Postcode EX31 1BS is located in an urban city, within the Barnstaple Central ward of North Devon in the South West region, and forms part of the Barnstaple Central area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 587.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Barnstaple Central is £34,800 per year. The nearest station is Barnstaple located about 0.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Pilton Park.
Barnstaple Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,291 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Barnstaple Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 587.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 34.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Barnstaple Central is £34,800 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near EX31 1BS.
Barnstaple Central near EX31 1BS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Barnstaple located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Barnstaple | N/A | Walking directions to Barnstaple |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Pilton Park | Small | Walking directions to Pilton Park |
Based on 27 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Barnstaple Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,000 up to £765,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £525,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £140,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £199,000 |
| Terraced | 17 | £210,000 |
10 year median price trend in Barnstaple Central
In the EX31 1BS postcode area, located within Barnstaple Central, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX31 1BS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Spar | Boutport Street, North Devon, EX31 1SY | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.1 mi | Premier Express Bear Street Store | Bear Street, North Devon, EX32 7DB | Walking directions to Premier Express Bear Street Store |
| 0.1 mi | M&M Mini Market | Boutport Street, North Devon, EX31 1SE | Walking directions to M&M Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | 58 High Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1JB | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 98 High Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1HR | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.