Postcode EX31 2AU is located in an urban city, within the Roundswell ward of North Devon in the South West region, and forms part of the Barnstaple Sticklepath area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 122 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Barnstaple Sticklepath is £43,128 per year. The nearest station is Barnstaple, about 0.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Rock Park.
Barnstaple Sticklepath has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,203 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.
Barnstaple Sticklepath has a very high crime rate, with approximately 122 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Barnstaple Sticklepath is £43,128 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 289 ft away from EX31 2AU.
Barnstaple Sticklepath near EX31 2AU has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Barnstaple located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Barnstaple | N/A | Walking directions to Barnstaple |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Rock Park | Large | Walking directions to Rock Park |
Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 (about £314 per square foot) in Roundswell area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £530,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 41 | £342,500 | £304 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £280,000 | £322 |
| Terraced | 11 | £267,500 | £321 |
| Flats | 8 | £216,500 | £308 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £282,500 | £177,500 | £230,000 | £195,000 |
| 2017 | £274,250 | £200,000 | £228,500 | £184,250 |
| 2018 | £285,000 | £123,000 | £230,000 | £227,500 |
| 2019 | £297,500 | £255,000 | £253,000 | £280,000 |
| 2020 | £320,000 | £250,000 | £275,000 | £285,750 |
| 2021 | £336,250 | £169,500 | £257,998 | £241,498 |
| 2022 | £355,000 | £290,000 | £287,500 | £266,000 |
| 2023 | £350,000 | £142,500 | £304,995 | £308,000 |
| 2024 | £363,000 | £275,000 | £315,000 | £315,000 |
| 2025 | £350,000 | £216,250 | £275,000 | £234,750 |
| 2026 | £324,500 | — | £350,000 | £281,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £225 | £221 | £232 | £154 |
| 2017 | £245 | £296 | £226 | £255 |
| 2018 | £258 | £251 | £288 | £200 |
| 2019 | £257 | £256 | £269 | £208 |
| 2020 | £255 | £259 | £232 | £212 |
| 2021 | £293 | £269 | £295 | £310 |
| 2022 | £328 | £261 | £301 | £346 |
| 2023 | £347 | £268 | £332 | £276 |
| 2024 | £336 | £301 | £315 | £277 |
| 2025 | £317 | £308 | £378 | £283 |
| 2026 | £293 | — | £306 | £333 |
There were 20 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX31 2AU.
In the EX31 2AU postcode area, located within Barnstaple Sticklepath, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX31 2AU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Extra | Station Road, North Devon, EX31 2AU | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Extra | North Devon, EX31 2AS | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Taw Wharf, Sticklepath, Barnstaple, EX31 2BN | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | Taw Wharf, Barnstaple, EX31 2BN | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa | 108-109 High Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1HF | Walking directions to Nisa |
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 2AU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Christopher James Norman
Roundswell - Elected 4 May 2023
David Knight
Roundswell - Elected 4 May 2023
Ian Roome
North Devon - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around EX31 2AU records about 122 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around EX31 2AU in Barnstaple Sticklepath is £320,000 (about £314 per square foot) based on 72 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to EX31 2AU, including Petroc (Good), Ashleigh CofE Primary School (Good) and The Park Community School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to EX31 2AU is Barnstaple, about 107 m away.
EX31 2AU scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,203 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 2AU is Ian Roome (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Christopher James Norman (Liberal Democrats) and David Knight (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.