Postcode report
EX31 1AL Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About EX31 1AL: area rating, property, schools and local change
EX31 1AL is a postcode in Barnstaple with Pilton, North Devon, South West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near EX31 1AL, then scores the surrounding small area 28/100 - bottom 4% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around EX31 1AL are jobs and property market signals, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for EX31 1AL is based on North Devon 008 Census 2021. It covers 6,266 residents, 2,063 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 41, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 44% owner-occupied, 30% privately rented, 26% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 1/10.
For property prices near EX31 1AL, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the EX31 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £335k from 36 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near EX31 1AL can compare 11 state schools within one mile, including 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 1 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near EX31 1AL by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around EX31 1AL is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 13 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about EX31 1AL
Is EX31 1AL a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 28/100 (bottom 4% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near EX31 1AL?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near EX31 1AL?
11 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near EX31 1AL?
LocaleIQ currently matches 1 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for EX31 1AL?
LocaleIQ matched EX31 1AL to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in EX31 1AL?
The latest median sold price is £335k based on 36 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around EX31 1AL?
LocaleIQ currently shows 13 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.