Postcode EX31 2HQ is located in an urban city, within the Bickington ward of North Devon in the South West region, and forms part of the Barnstaple Sticklepath area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 63.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Barnstaple Sticklepath is £43,128 per year. The nearest station is Barnstaple located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Barnstaple Sticklepath has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,681 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.
Barnstaple Sticklepath has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 63.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 56.6% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 61 ft away from EX31 2HQ.
Barnstaple Sticklepath near EX31 2HQ 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Barnstaple | N/A | Walking directions to Barnstaple |
Based on 123 recent sales, the median property price is £295,000 in Bickington area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £725,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 66 | £357,500 |
| Flats | 3 | £108,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 43 | £269,000 |
| Terraced | 11 | £230,000 |
10 year median price trend in Bickington
In the EX31 2HQ postcode area, located within Barnstaple Sticklepath, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX31 2HQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | Beechwood Avenue, North Devon, EX31 2BZ | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Sticklepath Hill, North Devon, EX31 2BU | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's | Gratton Way, Barnstaple, EX31 3NH | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.5 mi | ALDI | 5 Roundswell Business Park, Barnstaple, EX31 3RY | Walking directions to ALDI |
| 0.5 mi | Lidl | Gratton Way, Barnstaple, EX31 3NL | Walking directions to Lidl |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.