EX31 area guide

House prices, recent sales, crime and schools for the EX31 postcode district in North Devon. Free to read, from official open data. For one address in detail, run a full property report.

Average price
£277,867

North Devon · 2026-05 (UK HPI)

Sales in sample
58

Median £285,750

Crimes, last 6 months
1,116

Street-level crime at the district centre

Good or better schools
4

Ofsted rated, within one mile

What the data says about EX31

The average home across North Devon is worth about £277,867 (UK House Price Index, 2026-05), and the median of the 58 most recent Land Registry sales recorded inside EX31 is £285,750, and prices have risen 0.6% over the last year.

Of 92 energy certificates sampled across 12 postcodes in EX31, band D is the most common, and 63% of homes sit below band C — the point at which most lenders' green mortgage deals and future rental rules bite.

Police recorded 1,116 crimes around the centre of EX31 in the six months to 2026-06, most often violence and sexual offences (432).

There are 4 schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted within a mile of EX31 in North Devon, including Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy.

The district covers the Barnstaple Central, Barnstaple with Pilton, Bickington, Bratton Fleming ward areas.

Energy ratings in EX31
A
0 · 0%
B
4 · 4.3%
C
30 · 32.6%
D
38 · 41.3%
E
16 · 17.4%
F
2 · 2.2%
G
2 · 2.2%

Sample of 92 energy certificates from 12 postcodes in EX31, taken from the government energy performance register, most recent lodged 2026. Indicative of the district rather than a full census.

Average prices by property type
All property
£277,867
Detached
£421,067
Semi-detached
£280,669
Terraced
£222,684
Flat
£135,076

Prices changed +0.6% over the last year in North Devon.

Busiest streets for sales in EX31
MILLS WAY
3 sales · median £145,000
BICKINGTON ROAD
2 sales · median £334,237
ROLLE STREET
2 sales · median £172,500
PARK AVENUE
2 sales · median £341,250
MEAD PARK
2 sales · median £265,000
MAGDALA ROAD
1 sales · median £245,000
LINSCOTT CRESCENT
1 sales · median £339,000
ROOKS CLOSE
1 sales · median £425,000
GIBBS PLANTATION
1 sales · median £336,500
MERRYTHORN ROAD
1 sales · median £275,000
TURNSTONE LANE
1 sales · median £480,000
WESTER MOOR DRIVE
1 sales · median £367,674
Recorded crime in EX31
Violence and sexual offences432
Shoplifting209
Anti-social behaviour135
Public order77
Criminal damage and arson76
Other theft50
Drugs41
Other crime19
Possession of weapons18

Street-level crime from data.police.uk, six months to 2026-06.

Schools near EX31

Primary

  • Pilton Bluecoat Church of England AcademyGood · 0.2 mi
  • Pilton Infants' AcademyNot rated · 0.3 mi
  • Yeo Valley Primary SchoolGood · 0.7 mi
  • Ashleigh CofE Primary SchoolGood · 0.8 mi
  • Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, BarnstapleNot rated · 0.9 mi

Secondary

  • Pathfield SchoolNot rated · 0.2 mi
  • Pilton Community CollegeGood · 0.2 mi
  • The Park Community SchoolNot rated · 1.4 mi
  • The Lampard Community SchoolNot rated · 1.6 mi
  • The Shoreline AcademyNot rated · 1.8 mi
Wards covered by EX31

Barnstaple Central · Barnstaple with Pilton · Bickington · Bratton Fleming · Braunton East · Fremington · Heanton Punchardon · Instow · Lynton & Lynmouth · Marwood · North Molton · Roundswell

Common questions about EX31

What is the average house price in EX31?

The UK House Price Index puts the average home in North Devon at £277,867 as of 2026-05. Recent Land Registry sales recorded inside the EX31 district have a median price of £285,750.

How much does each property type cost in EX31?

Detached £421,067, semi-detached £280,669, terraced £222,684, flats £135,076, based on the UK House Price Index for North Devon.

Is EX31 a safe area?

Police recorded 1,116 crimes near the centre of EX31 in the six months to 2026-06. The most common category was violence and sexual offences with 432 reports. Crime is recorded at street level, so figures vary street to street within the same district.

What EPC rating do homes in EX31 usually have?

Band D is the most common rating in our sample of 92 certificates from EX31, with 63% of homes rated below band C. A full property report shows the exact certificate, running costs and recommended improvements for one address.

What are the schools like near EX31?

4 schools within a mile of the EX31 district centre are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Nearby secondaries include Pathfield School. Catchment areas are set by the local authority and can change year to year.

Where does this EX31 data come from?

HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and the UK House Price Index for prices, the government's energy performance register for EPC bands, data.police.uk for crime, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted for schools, and ONS postcode geography. All are published under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and UK House Price Index, ONS postcode geography, data.police.uk, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.