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EX31 1QP

Bull Hill

Barnstaple with Pilton

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Detailed insights for EX31 1QP

Overview

Postcode EX31 1QP 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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 22.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 73% 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 1 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.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
23
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
10.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

3/10

Barnstaple Pilton has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,660 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 22% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Barnstaple Pilton has a very low crime rate, with approximately 22.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

10.2%

Approximately 10.2% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Barnstaple Pilton is £47,285 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 253 ft away from EX31 1QP.

Flood risk

No risk

Barnstaple Pilton near EX31 1QP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Barnstaple located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for EX31 1QP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Barnstaple

N/A

Walking directions to Barnstaple

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for EX31 1QP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miPilton ParkSmallWalking directions to Pilton Park

Area Profile

Population
245
Population density
3,907.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.77(-56%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.7(-68%)
Burglary
2.01(-28%)
Other theft
1.34(-76%)
Vehicle crime
1.34(-54%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
226
92.24%
Other Asian
4
1.63%
African
4
1.63%
Other White
4
1.63%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
1.22%
Total population: 245

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
86
40%
No qualifications
31
14.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
11.63%
Level 3 (A level)
24
11.16%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
10.7%
Total 16+ residents: 215

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
65
51.18%
Owns with a mortgage
36
28.35%
Other social rented
11
8.66%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
8.66%
Social rents from council
2
1.57%
Total households: 127

Property prices in Barnstaple with Pilton

Median price: £242,500
Price per sq ft: £271
Sales (last 12 months): 79
Typical range (middle 50%): £193K – £308K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Barnstaple with Pilton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£425,000£322
Semi-Detached16£270,125£315
Terraced35£220,000£224
Flats14£153,750£250

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Barnstaple with Pilton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barnstaple with Pilton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barnstaple with Pilton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Barnstaple with Pilton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Barnstaple with Pilton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Barnstaple with Pilton in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX31 1QP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX31 1QP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Jul 202649A, The Rock, Barnstaple, EX31 1PNTerracedFreehold£242,500
09 May 20251, Lake Cottage, Ladywell, Barnstaple, EX31 1QSTerracedFreehold£128,500
19 Jun 20261, Nursery End, Barnstaple, EX31 1RATerracedFreehold£267,500
29 Jul 202635, Pilton Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1PJDetachedFreehold£500,000
06 Mar 202623, Pilton Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1PJTerracedFreehold£205,000

Schools

In the EX31 1QP 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.

Nearby schools for EX31 1QP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimaryPilton Infants' AcademyAcademy converter
Good
0.1 miPrimaryPilton Bluecoat Church of England AcademyAcademy converter
Good
0.3 miSecondaryPilton Community CollegeAcademy converter
Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of EX31 1QP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EX31 1QP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miPilton StoresPilton Street, North Devon, EX31 1PJWalking directions to Pilton Stores
0.2 miSparNorth Devon, EX32 7FBWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miIceland58 High Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1JBWalking directions to Iceland
0.5 miCo-op FoodHeppenstall Road, North Devon, EX32 7AXWalking directions to Co-op Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for North Devon district.

Band A£1,761
Band B£2,055
Band C£2,349
Band D£2,642
Band E£3,229
Band F£3,817
Band G£4,404
Band H£5,284

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for EX31 1QP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Loki Gareth Phillip Dawson

Barnstaple with Pilton - Elected 1 May 2025

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Ian Roome

North Devon - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictNorth DevonE07000043
Parliamentary ConstituencyNorth DevonE14001387
ParishBarnstapleE04012969
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Barnstaple PiltonE02004181
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)North Devon 007BE01020133
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about EX31 1QP

Is EX31 1QP (Barnstaple Pilton) safe?

The area around EX31 1QP records about 23 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 burglary.

What is the average house price near EX31 1QP?

The median sale price around EX31 1QP in Barnstaple with Pilton is £242,500 (about £271 per square foot) based on 79 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near EX31 1QP?

There are 6 schools close to EX31 1QP, including Pilton Infants' Academy (Good), Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy (Good) and Pilton Community College (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to EX31 1QP?

The closest station to EX31 1QP is Barnstaple, about 1,567 m away.

How deprived is the area around EX31 1QP?

EX31 1QP scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,660 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents EX31 1QP (Barnstaple Pilton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for North Devon covering EX31 1QP 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).