Postcode EX31 1GE is located in an urban city, within the Barnstaple with Pilton ward of North Devon in the South West region, and forms part of the Barnstaple Pilton area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 42.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 50% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Barnstaple Pilton is £47,285 per year. The nearest station is Barnstaple, about 0.9 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Pilton Park.
Barnstaple Pilton has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,164 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 39% least deprived areas in England.
Barnstaple Pilton has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Barnstaple Pilton is £47,285 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near EX31 1GE.
Barnstaple Pilton near EX31 1GE 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Barnstaple | N/A | Walking directions to Barnstaple |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Pilton Park | Small | Walking directions to Pilton Park |
Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 (about £271 per square foot) in Barnstaple with Pilton area, with individual transactions ranging from £71,040 up to £790,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £425,000 | £322 |
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £301,500 | £316 |
| Terraced | 36 | £225,000 | £224 |
| Flats | 15 | £162,500 | £251 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £279,950 | £140,000 | £187,000 | £170,000 |
| 2017 | £280,000 | £155,000 | £192,500 | £175,000 |
| 2018 | £235,000 | £155,500 | £195,000 | £179,250 |
| 2019 | £352,500 | £146,500 | £215,000 | £195,000 |
| 2020 | £363,500 | £150,000 | £239,000 | £192,000 |
| 2021 | £390,000 | £145,000 | £259,950 | £206,000 |
| 2022 | £439,998 | £150,000 | £316,500 | £225,000 |
| 2023 | £481,000 | £142,500 | £272,500 | £225,000 |
| 2024 | £390,000 | £149,750 | £310,000 | £224,000 |
| 2025 | £330,000 | £180,000 | £282,000 | £232,000 |
| 2026 | £425,000 | £131,000 | £265,000 | £212,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £275 | £253 | £222 | £206 |
| 2017 | £277 | £277 | £227 | £202 |
| 2018 | £251 | £274 | £216 | £198 |
| 2019 | £268 | £230 | £224 | £197 |
| 2020 | £263 | £248 | £224 | £231 |
| 2021 | £286 | £268 | £263 | £228 |
| 2022 | £317 | £245 | £304 | £264 |
| 2023 | £308 | £245 | £318 | £270 |
| 2024 | £322 | £258 | £288 | £255 |
| 2025 | £310 | £279 | £291 | £247 |
| 2026 | £316 | £246 | £315 | £214 |
There were 13 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX31 1GE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Nov 2025 | 29, Chaddiford Lane, Barnstaple, EX31 1RE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £383,000 | |
| 10 Jul 2026 | 78, Chaddiford Lane, Barnstaple, EX31 1RF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £342,000 | |
| 14 Apr 2025 | 86, Chaddiford Lane, Barnstaple, EX31 1RF | Detached | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 17 Mar 2025 | 68A, Chaddiford Lane, Barnstaple, EX31 1RF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £335,000 | |
| 24 Feb 2026 | Marrenta, Braunton Road, Barnstaple, EX31 1GA | Detached | Freehold | £320,000 |
In the EX31 1GE postcode area, located within Barnstaple Pilton, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX31 1GE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Pilton Stores | Pilton Street, North Devon, EX31 1PJ | Walking directions to Pilton Stores |
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 1GE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Loki Gareth Phillip Dawson
Barnstaple with Pilton - Elected 1 May 2025
Ian Roome
North Devon - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around EX31 1GE records about 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around EX31 1GE in Barnstaple Pilton is £245,000 (about £271 per square foot) based on 81 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to EX31 1GE, including Pilton Community College (Good), Pilton Infants' Academy and Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to EX31 1GE is Barnstaple, about 1,463 m away.
EX31 1GE scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,164 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 1GE is Ian Roome (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Loki Gareth Phillip Dawson (Liberal Democrats).