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.
North Devon · 2026-07 (UK HPI)
Median £295,000
Street-level crime at the district centre
Ofsted rated, within one mile
What the data says about EX31
The average home across North Devon is worth about £282,633 (UK House Price Index, 2026-07), and the median of the 67 most recent Land Registry sales recorded inside EX31 is £295,000, and prices have fallen 2.4% 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 1,193 crimes around the centre of EX31 in the six months to 2026-07, most often violence and sexual offences (435).
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.
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.
Prices changed -2.4% over the last year in North Devon.
Street-level crime from data.police.uk, six months to 2026-07.
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
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 £282,633 as of 2026-07. Recent Land Registry sales recorded inside the EX31 district have a median price of £295,000.
How much does each property type cost in EX31?
Detached £427,340, semi-detached £285,329, terraced £227,380, flats £137,330, based on the UK House Price Index for North Devon.
Is EX31 a safe area?
Police recorded 1,193 crimes near the centre of EX31 in the six months to 2026-07. The most common category was violence and sexual offences with 435 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.
A full report covers the energy certificate, sale history and valuation, council tax band and bill, flood and crime risk, schools, transport and neighbourhood data for a single property.
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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.