Postcode EX31 1ET is located in an urban city, within the Barnstaple Central area 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 439.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 5.2× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Barnstaple Central is £38,342 per year. The median sale price in Barnstaple Central is £165,000 (around £213 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £125,250 and £190,000. The nearest station is Barnstaple, about 0.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Pilton Park.
Barnstaple Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,570 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Barnstaple Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 439.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 43.2% 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 per household in Barnstaple Central is £38,342 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 107 ft away from EX31 1ET.
Barnstaple Central near EX31 1ET has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Barnstaple located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 £165,000 (about £213 per square foot) in Barnstaple Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £83,000 up to £765,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £765,000 | £193 |
| Terraced | 16 | £180,000 | £204 |
| Flats | 10 | £152,500 | £236 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £107,000 | £135,000 | £170,000 |
| 2017 | £129,750 | £160,250 | £165,000 |
| 2018 | £133,000 | £197,500 | £155,000 |
| 2019 | £130,000 | £161,000 | £163,000 |
| 2020 | £123,000 | £256,500 | £186,000 |
| 2021 | £145,000 | £190,000 | £180,000 |
| 2022 | £155,000 | £167,000 | £196,000 |
| 2023 | £150,000 | £210,000 | £180,000 |
| 2024 | £158,000 | £239,250 | £200,000 |
| 2025 | £140,000 | £467,500 | £192,500 |
| 2026 | £141,000 | — | £180,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £184 | £144 | £158 |
| 2017 | £232 | £241 | £172 |
| 2018 | £193 | £161 | £160 |
| 2019 | £213 | £180 | £163 |
| 2020 | £200 | £235 | £178 |
| 2021 | £226 | £214 | £182 |
| 2022 | £249 | £282 | £210 |
| 2023 | £257 | £250 | £172 |
| 2024 | £214 | £297 | £176 |
| 2025 | £248 | £186 | £194 |
| 2026 | £212 | — | £201 |
There were 20 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX31 1ET.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Nov 2025 | 21, Riverside Court, Castle Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1ET | Flats | Leasehold | £169,950 | |
| 27 May 2026 | 6, Queen Annes Mews, Castle Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1ES | Flats | Leasehold | £165,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | 169, Taw Wharf, Barnstaple, EX31 2FE | Terraced | Freehold | £292,000 | |
| 15 Dec 2025 | 152, Taw Wharf, Barnstaple, EX31 2FE | Terraced | Freehold | £500,000 | |
| 23 Oct 2025 | 151, Taw Wharf, Barnstaple, EX31 2FE | Terraced | Freehold | £475,000 |
In the EX31 1ET postcode area, located within Barnstaple Central, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Ashleigh CofE Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 27 Sept 2022. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Yeo Valley Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 May 2023. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Pilton Infants' Academy | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 20 May 2025. |
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of EX31 1ET
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 98 High Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1HR | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa | 108-109 High Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1HF | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | 58 High Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1JB | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | M&M Mini Market | Boutport Street, North Devon, EX31 1SE | Walking directions to M&M Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | 31 Boutport Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1RP | Walking directions to Spar |
Annual council tax rates for North Devon district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for EX31 1ET, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Syed Jusef
Barnstaple Central - Elected 4 May 2023
Ian Roome
North Devon - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around EX31 1ET records about 439 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around EX31 1ET in Barnstaple Central is £165,000 (about £213 per square foot) based on 27 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to EX31 1ET, including Ashleigh CofE Primary School (Good), Yeo Valley Primary School (Good) and Pilton Infants' Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to EX31 1ET is Barnstaple, about 626 m away.
EX31 1ET scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,570 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for North Devon covering EX31 1ET is Ian Roome (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Syed Jusef (Liberal Democrats).