Living in EX31, North Devon
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around EX31 in North Devon. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in North Devon: £281,532, down 0.2% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider South West average is £304,562.
What actually sold around EX31
59 recorded home sales on the streets around central EX31 in the last 2 years, with a median of £230,000 and a range from £69,010 to £550,000. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 PORT MILL COURT MILLS WAY, EX31 1GW | flat-maisonette | £127,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 12 ROLLE STREET, EX31 1JN | terraced | £220,000 | 2026-05-27 |
| 13 POTTINGTON ROAD, EX31 1JH | terraced | £245,000 | 2026-05-11 |
| 3A BRADIFORD, EX31 4AD | terraced | £276,000 | 2026-05-08 |
| 30 FAIR VIEW, EX31 1JS | terraced | £175,000 | 2026-05-05 |
| 56 ROLLE STREET, EX31 1JW | terraced | £125,000 | 2026-04-30 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
15 schools within 3 miles , of which 88% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilton Community College | Secondary | Good | 0.2 mi |
| Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy | Primary | Good | 0.2 mi |
| Yeo Valley Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| Ashleigh CofE Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Sticklepath Community Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 1.0 mi |
| Roundswell Community Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 1.7 mi |
11 state primary and 2 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 16.3% |
| Skilled trades | 12.5% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 11.7% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 10.8% |
| Associate professional and technical | 10.4% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
209 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central EX31 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on North Devon's figures.
Common questions about EX31
What is the average house price in EX31?
The average sold price in North Devon is £281,532 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in EX31?
Prices in North Devon are down 0.2% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in EX31?
The median of 59 recorded sales around central EX31 in the last 2 years is £230,000, ranging from £69,010 to £550,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in EX31?
15 schools sit within 3 miles of central EX31, and 88% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in EX31?
209 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central EX31 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is EX31 at risk of flooding?
Central EX31 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is EX31 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 88% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £230,000; the area sits in decile 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 209 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is EX31 safe?
209 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central EX31 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? EX31 or EX32, EX31 or EX33, EX31 or EX34.
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