EX31 — BARNSTAPLE | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in EX31

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in EX31 is £357,705, which is 7% below the Devon average of £385,452.

Properties in EX31 cost 24.6% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in EX31 have fallen 14.3% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£411,234	640
Semi-detached	£296,988	305
Terraced	£256,345	298
Flat	£188,036	115
All types	£357,705	1482

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in EX31

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 65.2 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, EX31 has a crime rate 20% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

23.1 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

1.5 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.8 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

11.0 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

15.5 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in EX31

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

EX31 has 16 schools within or near its boundaries, including 5 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Kentisbury Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Parracombe Church of England Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Pathfield School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Pilton Community College	Secondary	Good	mi
Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy	Primary	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

69,841

Population

Median Age

24%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

24.0%

Private rent

17.0%

Social rent

9.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in EX31 are 315.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

315.0 Mbps

Avg Download

57.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

88%

Superfast Coverage

77%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in EX31 is collected by Torridge. The Band D rate is £2,255/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

EX31 — BARNSTAPLE

Area Summary

EX31 (BARNSTAPLE) offers above-average property prices (£357,705, 25% above national average), low crime (20% below national average), 16 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (315 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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EX32

BARNSTAPLE

£281K

▲ 1.4% YoY

EX33

BRAUNTON

£493K

▼ 10.0% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in EX31?

The average house price in EX31 (BARNSTAPLE) is £357,705, based on 1482 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 25% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 14.3% over the past year.

Is EX31 a safe area to live?

Crime in EX31 is close to the national average at 65.2 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (23.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (11.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in EX31?

There are 16 schools in or near EX31. 31% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 5 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in EX31?

Council tax in EX31 is collected by Torridge. The Band D rate is £2,255 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in EX31?

The average broadband download speed in EX31 is 315 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 88% of premises, ultrafast to 77%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in EX31 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 24% of homes in EX31 are owner-occupied. 17% are privately rented and 9% are social housing. The total population is approximately 69,841.