Postcode EX31 1QR 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 165.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.9× 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 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.
Barnstaple Pilton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,319 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.
Barnstaple Pilton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 165.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 32.3% 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 1QR.
Barnstaple Pilton near EX31 1QR 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 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Barnstaple | N/A | Walking directions to Barnstaple |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Pilton Park | Small | Walking directions to Pilton Park |
Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £274 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 | 20 | £290,000 | £296 |
| Terraced | 37 | £232,000 | £225 |
| Flats | 16 | £167,250 | £249 |
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 | £173,750 | £282,000 | £232,500 |
| 2026 | £425,000 | £135,000 | £265,000 | £205,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £275 | £253 | £219 | £203 |
| 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 | £278 | £291 | £256 |
| 2026 | £316 | £244 | £362 | £207 |
There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX31 1QR.
In the EX31 1QR postcode area, located within Barnstaple Pilton, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX31 1QR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Pilton Stores | Pilton Street, North Devon, EX31 1PQ | Walking directions to Pilton Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | North Devon, EX32 7FB | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | 58 High Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1JB | Walking directions to Iceland |
Annual council tax rates for North Devon district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for EX31 1QR, 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 1QR records about 166 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around EX31 1QR in Barnstaple Pilton is £250,000 (about £274 per square foot) based on 85 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to EX31 1QR, including Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy (Good), Pathfield School (Good) and Pilton Infants' Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to EX31 1QR is Barnstaple, about 1,559 m away.
EX31 1QR scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,319 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 1QR 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).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.