Postcode EX31 1SB is located in an urban city, within the Barnstaple Central ward 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 587.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Barnstaple Central is £34,800 per year. The nearest station is Barnstaple located about 0.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Pilton Park.
Barnstaple Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,291 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Barnstaple Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 587.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 5.4% 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 of residents in Barnstaple Central is £34,800 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near EX31 1SB.
Barnstaple Central near EX31 1SB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 28 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 in Barnstaple Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,000 up to £525,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £525,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £120,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £199,000 |
| Terraced | 16 | £205,000 |
10 years price trend in Barnstaple Central
In the EX31 1SB postcode area, located within Barnstaple Central, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.