Postcode EX31 1JL is located in an urban city, within the Barnstaple with Pilton area 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 median sale price in Barnstaple with Pilton is £242,500 (around £271 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £192,500 and £308,000. The nearest station is Barnstaple, about 0.6 miles away. There are 5 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 England, 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 4.2% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 317 ft away from EX31 1JL.
Barnstaple Pilton near EX31 1JL 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Barnstaple | N/A | Walking directions to Barnstaple |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Pilton Park | Small | Walking directions to Pilton Park |
Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £242,500 (about £271 per square foot) in Barnstaple with Pilton area, with individual transactions ranging from £71,040 up to £850,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £425,000 | £322 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £270,125 | £315 |
| Terraced | 35 | £220,000 | £224 |
| Flats | 14 | £153,750 | £250 |
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 | £420,000 | £131,000 | £245,000 | £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 | £299 | £279 | £291 | £247 |
| 2026 | £308 | £246 | £301 | £219 |
There were 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX31 1JL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Mar 2026 | 18, Town Mill Court, Mills Way, Barnstaple, EX31 1GX | Flats | Leasehold | £120,840 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | 21, Town Mill Court, Mills Way, Barnstaple, EX31 1GX | Flats | Leasehold | £71,040 | |
| 29 May 2026 | 9, Port Mill Court, Mills Way, Barnstaple, EX31 1GW | Flats | Leasehold | £127,000 | |
| 29 Apr 2026 | 59, Port Mill Court, Mills Way, Barnstaple, EX31 1GW | Flats | Leasehold | £185,000 | |
| 27 Apr 2026 | 20, Port Mill Court, Mills Way, Barnstaple, EX31 1GW | Flats | Leasehold | £145,000 |
In the EX31 1JL postcode area, located within Barnstaple Pilton, there are 5 primary and 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Pilton Infants' Academy | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 20 May 2025. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 Nov 2023. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Yeo Valley Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 May 2023. |
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of EX31 1JL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | 58 High Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1JB | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | North Devon, EX32 7FB | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | 31 Boutport Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1RP | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Pilton Stores | Pilton Street, North Devon, EX31 1PJ | Walking directions to Pilton Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Premier Express Bear Street Store | Bear Street, North Devon, EX32 7DB | Walking directions to Premier Express Bear Street Store |
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 1JL, 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 1JL 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around EX31 1JL in Barnstaple with Pilton is £242,500 (about £271 per square foot) based on 79 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to EX31 1JL, including Pilton Infants' Academy (Good), Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy (Good) and Yeo Valley Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to EX31 1JL is Barnstaple, about 1,014 m away.
EX31 1JL 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 1JL 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).