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EX31 4EN

Grange Hill Industrial Estate

Bratton Fleming

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Detailed insights for EX31 4EN

Overview

Postcode EX31 4EN is located in a rural village, within the Bratton Fleming ward of North Devon in the South West region, and forms part of the Bratton Fleming, Goodleigh & Kings Heanton area. It has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 25.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 70% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bratton Fleming, Goodleigh & Kings Heanton is £52,400 per year. The nearest station is Barnstaple, about 6.7 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Bratton Fleming (Millennium Green).

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
25
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
8.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Bratton Fleming, Goodleigh & Kings Heanton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,443 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Bratton Fleming, Goodleigh & Kings Heanton has a very low crime rate, with approximately 25.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8.8%

Approximately 8.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Bratton Fleming, Goodleigh & Kings Heanton is £52,400 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near EX31 4EN.

Flood risk

No risk

Bratton Fleming, Goodleigh & Kings Heanton near EX31 4EN 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 6.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for EX31 4EN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBratton Fleming (Millennium Green)SmallWalking directions to Bratton Fleming (Millennium Green)

Area Profile

Population
290
Population density
63.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.06(-52%)
Other theft
3.89(-31%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.43(-63%)
Anti-social behaviour
1.95(-87%)
Public order
1.46(-78%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
277
95.52%
Other White
6
2.07%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
1.03%
Chinese
2
0.69%
Caribbean
1
0.34%
Total population: 290

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
82
31.91%
Level 3 (A level)
50
19.46%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
16.73%
No qualifications
37
14.4%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
9.34%
Total 16+ residents: 257

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
62
49.6%
Owns with a mortgage
32
25.6%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
11.2%
Social rents from council
6
4.8%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.8%
Total households: 125

Property prices in Bratton Fleming

Median price£328,500
Price per sq ft£291
Sales (last 12 months)28
Typical range (middle 50%)£269K – £468K

Based on 28 recent sales, the median property price is £328,500 (about £291 per square foot) in Bratton Fleming area, with individual transactions ranging from £195,000 up to £1,125,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bratton Fleming over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£427,500£316
Semi-Detached2£268,750£354
Terraced7£210,000£245

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bratton Fleming

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bratton Fleming.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£267,000£179,950£185,500
2017£460,000£180,000£168,000
2018£397,500£163,000£189,000
2019£412,500£198,000£200,000
2020£375,000£228,500£184,500
2021£390,000£286,250£207,000
2022£435,000£325,000£229,500
2023£487,500£380,000£241,315
2024£415,000£245,000£225,000
2025£430,000£216,750£232,500
2026£322,000£207,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bratton Fleming.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bratton Fleming.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£263£206£219
2017£219£209£195
2018£293£203£202
2019£271£223£207
2020£260£215£198
2021£303£246£261
2022£301£310£247
2023£277£273£245
2024£373£294£262
2025£332£322£251
2026£283£291
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bratton Fleming.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bratton Fleming in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 6 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX31 4EN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX31 4EN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Mar 2025Unit 1D, Grange Hill Industrial Estate, Barnstaple, EX31 4UHOtherFreehold£144,000
30 Oct 2025Kirtley House, Barnstaple, EX31 4TJDetachedFreehold£427,500
01 Oct 202511, South View, Barnstaple, EX31 4TQTerracedFreehold£200,000
21 Mar 20256, South View, Barnstaple, EX31 4TQTerracedFreehold£230,000
14 Feb 20259, South View, Barnstaple, EX31 4TQTerracedFreehold£235,000

Schools

In the EX31 4EN postcode area, located within Bratton Fleming, Goodleigh & Kings Heanton, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for EX31 4EN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryBratton Fleming Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX31 4EN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EX31 4EN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miBratton Fleming Village StoresThe Glebe, Bratton Fleming, Barnstaple, EX31 4SBWalking directions to Bratton Fleming Village Stores

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for North Devon district (2025-26).

Band A£1,676
Band B£1,956
Band C£2,235
Band D£2,515
Band E£3,073
Band F£3,632
Band G£4,191
Band H£5,029

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 4EN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Malcolm Stephen Prowse

Bratton Fleming - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Member of parliament

Ian Roome

North Devon - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictNorth DevonE07000043
Parliamentary ConstituencyNorth DevonE14001387
WardBratton FlemingE05012417
ParishBratton FlemingE04003074
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bratton Fleming, Goodleigh & Kings HeantonE02004180
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)North Devon 006AE01020088
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced2008-09-01

Frequently asked questions about EX31 4EN

Is EX31 4EN (Bratton Fleming, Goodleigh & Kings Heanton) safe?

The area around EX31 4EN records about 25 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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, other theft and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near EX31 4EN?

The median sale price around EX31 4EN in Bratton Fleming, Goodleigh & Kings Heanton is £328,500 (about £291 per square foot) based on 28 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near EX31 4EN?

There is 1 school close to EX31 4EN, including Bratton Fleming Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around EX31 4EN?

EX31 4EN scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,443 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents EX31 4EN (Bratton Fleming, Goodleigh & Kings Heanton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for North Devon covering EX31 4EN is Ian Roome (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Malcolm Stephen Prowse (Independent).

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Data Sources

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.