EX31 postcode: what it's like to live there
The EX31 district covers Barnstaple, Fremington, Braunton. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 12 neighbourhoods it covers.
Typical home
£300k
England £300k
Recorded crime
70
per 1,000 residents a year (England 78)
Deprivation
5.2 / 10
average decile, 10 = least deprived
Household income
£35,954
after tax, a year
Gigabit broadband
77%
of homes
Council tax
£2,441
average bill, 2026-27
Walk to a Good+ primary
16 min
typical
Commute
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House prices in EX31
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Detached
£365k
Semi-detached
£285k
Terraced
£239k
Flat
£167k
Primary schools in EX31
- Bratton Fleming Community Primary School · EX31 4SB · Good (2022)
- Fremington Primary School · EX31 3DD · Requires improvement in some areas (2025) · Bottom 11% in England
- Holywell Church of England School · EX31 3HZ · Remains Good (2022) · Bottom 30% in England
- Horwood and Newton Tracey Community Primary School · EX31 3PU · Good or better in every area (2025) · Top 34% in England
- Kentisbury Primary School · EX31 4NG · Remains Good (2023)
- Marwood School · EX31 4HF · Requires improvement (2022)
- Parracombe Church of England Primary School · EX31 4QJ · Remains Good (2023)
- Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy · EX31 1JU · Good (2023) · Bottom 50% in England
- Pilton Infants' Academy · EX31 1JU · Good or better in every area (2025)
- Roundswell Community Primary Academy · EX31 3WJ · Good (2023)
- Shirwell Community Primary School · EX31 4JT · Not yet inspected
- Sticklepath Community Primary Academy · EX31 2HH · Good (2022) · Bottom 33% in England
Secondary schools in EX31
- Pilton Community College · EX31 1RB · Good (2023) · Bottom 36% in England
Fee-paying schools in EX31
- On Track Education Barnstaple · EX31 3UD · Inspected by Ofsted (independent)
Nurseries and pre-schools in EX31
- EarlyBirds Day Nursery · EX31 3BL · Good (Ofsted)
- Little Butterflies Day Nursery Ltd · EX31 3DD · Good (Ofsted)
- Lovacott Nursery · EX31 3QH · Good (Ofsted)
- Bratton Fleming Pre-School CIC · EX31 4SB · Good (Ofsted)
- Little Berries · EX31 4NG · Good (Ofsted)
- Duckies Pre School · EX31 1LG · Good (Ofsted)
- EarlyBirds Day Nursery Woodville · EX31 2HJ · Good (Ofsted)
- St. Michael's Nursery · EX31 2DB · Good (Ofsted)
- Happy Hares (Nursery And Pre-School) · EX31 1RW · Good (Ofsted)
- Bright Start Early Years · EX31 4AZ · Good (Ofsted)
GP surgeries in EX31
- Fremington Medical Centre · EX31 2PG
Neighbourhoods in EX31
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of EX31 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roundswell & Landkey | 23% | £300k | Low | 10 min |
| Fremington & Instow | 16% | £338k | Very low | 28 min |
| Bratton Fleming, Goodleigh & Kings Heanton | 15% | £335k | Very low | 24 min |
| Barnstaple Pilton | 13% | £245k | Average | 8 min |
| Barnstaple Sticklepath | 11% | £291k | High | 7 min |
| Barnstaple Central | 8% | £195k | Very high | 7 min |
| Braunton | 6% | £365k | Very low | 8 min |
| Lynton & Combe Martin | 4% | £285k | Very low | 34 min |
| Winkleigh & High Bickington | 2% | £316k | Very low | 50 min |
Questions
Where is the EX31 postcode?
EX31 covers 12 neighbourhoods in Barnstaple, Fremington, Braunton, with 987 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in EX31?
The typical home price across EX31's neighbourhoods is £300k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in EX31?
12 primary and 1 secondary state schools have a EX31 postcode, plus 1 fee-paying.