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EX31

BARNSTAPLE

Devon, South West, England

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EX31 encompasses BARNSTAPLE and its surrounding areas in Devon, South West.

Avg price £357,705
1yr change ▼ 14.3%
Crime 20% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£357,705

▼ 14.3% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

25% above national avg

Crime Rate

65.2/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

20% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

16 schools

Broadband Speed

315 Mbps

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.

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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

£323K £336K £350K £363K £377K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

5

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

69,841

Population

67

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.

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315.0 Mbps

Avg Download

57.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

88%

Superfast Coverage

77%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about EX31 BARNSTAPLE

What is the average house price in EX31 BARNSTAPLE?
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 BARNSTAPLE 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 is the population of EX31 BARNSTAPLE?
The population of EX31 (BARNSTAPLE) is approximately 69,841 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 24% of homes are owner-occupied, 17% are privately rented, and 9% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in EX31 BARNSTAPLE?
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.

Nearby Postcodes

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EX32

BARNSTAPLE

£281K

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BRAUNTON

£493K

▼ 10.0% YoY

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