Green Lane is in Barnstaple and in North Devon district. EX31 1DD is located in the Barnstaple Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Devon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Green Lane, Barnstaple, EX31 1DD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX31 1BS, EX31 1BX, EX31 1RP, EX31 1BZ, EX31 1SY, EX31 1HX, EX31 1RW, EX31 1BL, EX31 1TD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding EX31 1DD has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.2% | 49.1% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 51.8% | 50.9% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around EX31 1DD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.5% | 44% | 6.5% | 37.9% | 6.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.1% | 27.2% | 0.1% | 44.2% | -17.0% |
| Separated | 4% | 3.6% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 17.5% | 19.2% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 10.1% |
| Widowed | 13.9% | 6% | -7.9% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 31.3% | 32.8% | 1.5% | 48.4% | -15.6% |
| Good health | 36% | 40.8% | 4.8% | 33.6% | 7.2% |
| Fair health | 22.1% | 18.4% | -3.7% | 12.7% | 5.7% |
| Bad health | 9.6% | 6.4% | -3.2% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.1% | 25.2% | -7.9% | 18.2% | 7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.1% | 11.6% | -7.5% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 15.6% | 1.3% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 7.3% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 15.2% | 5.6% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.3% | 23.8% | 7.5% | 33.8% | -10.0% |
| Other | 4.8% | 1.3% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.7% | 88.7% | -8.0% | 81.4% | 7.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 78.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.8% | 78.1% | -15.7% | 83.2% | -5.1% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 10.9% | 9.1% | 6.1% | 4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 7.6% | 5.0% | 5.6% | 2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.8% | 78.4% | -15.4% | 83.2% | -4.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 6.1% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 3.7% | 3.0% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 9.5% | 7.3% | 1.9% | 7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.5% | 76.7% | -18.2% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 4.2% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 3.3% | 0.2% | 3.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 23% | 13.5% | 9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.5% | 37.2% | 4.3% |
| Christian | 50.9% | 46.2% | 4.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Green Lane was 1760.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 317.5% higher than the Barnstaple Central average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Green Lane has the highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Barnstaple Central and the highest crime rate of 315 local areas in North Devon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 422.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.5%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bull Court House Green Lane, Barnstaple, Devon Other, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-01-22 | £312,899 |
| Bowdens Cleaning Services Green Lane, Barnstaple, Devon Other, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2023-06-19 | £102,537 |
| 3 Green Lane, Barnstaple, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £174,999 | 2022-02-25 | £159,974 |
| 4 Green Lane, Barnstaple, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2015-11-13 | £161,997 |
| 3 Green Lane, Barnstaple, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £132,500 | 2015-09-25 | £161,825 |
| Retired | 88 |
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yeo Valley Primary School Derby Road , EX32 7HB | - not rated | 479 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yeo Valley Primary School Derby Road , EX32 7HB | 3out of 4 | 479 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashleigh CofE (VC) Primary School Bevan Road , EX32 8LJ | - not rated | 619 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashleigh CofE Primary School Bevan Road , EX32 8LJ | 3out of 4 | 619 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pilton Infants' School Abbey Road , EX31 1JU | - not rated | 685 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilton Community College Chaddiford Lane , EX31 1RB | 3out of 4 | 1,093 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pilton Community College Chaddiford Lane , EX31 1RB | - not rated | 1,093 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Park Community School Park Lane , EX32 9AX | - not rated | 1,616 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Park Community School Park Lane , EX32 9AX | - not rated | 1,616 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petroc Old Sticklepath Hill , EX31 2BQ | - not rated | 1,325 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Yeo Centre, North Devon KS3 PRU St George's Road , EX32 7AU | - not rated | 686 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathfield School Abbey Road , Pilton EX31 1JU | 3out of 4 | 816 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lampard Community School St John's Lane , EX32 9DD | - not rated | 1,939 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lampard Community School St John's Lane , EX32 9DD | 3out of 4 | 1,939 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Devon Personalised Learning Service Springfield Court , Fishleigh Road EX31 3TD | - not rated | 3,002 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Binge Box | 19 Joy Street, Barnstaple | 46 yd | |
| Grumpys Cafe | 18 Joy Street, Barnstaple | 51 yd | |
| Tea@Tates | Pay It Forward, 11 Joy Street | 54 yd | |
| Tarko Lounge | 19-20 Green Lanes Shopping Centre, Green Lanes Shopping Centre | 60 yd | |
| Escape Down the Rabbit Hole | Escape Down The Rabbit Hole, 1 Garoncrest House | 62 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Exchange | 13 Joy Street, Barnstaple | 51 yd | |
| The Corner House | 108 Boutport Street, Barnstaple | 103 yd | |
| Bull And Bear | 128 Boutport Street, Barnstaple | 135 yd | |
| Barnstaple Conservative Club | 13 Boutport Street, Barnstaple | 144 yd | |
| The Panniers | 33-34 Boutport Street, Barnstaple | 160 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa Johns | 23 Boutport Street, Barnstaple | 94 yd | |
| Anatolia | 104 Boutport Street, Barnstaple | 103 yd | |
| Warrens Bakery | W T Warren And Son (Hayle) Ltd, 73 High Street | 111 yd | |
| Alexanders Sandwich Bar | 31C Boutport Street, Barnstaple | 160 yd | |
| Bubbles Boba Tea | 1 Gammon Walk, Barnstaple | 167 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | Marks And Spencer, 78-79 High Street | 108 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Plc | 58 High Street, Barnstaple | 163 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 100-101 High Street | 270 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse by Iceland | Unit 3, Anchorwood Retail Park | 564 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food | St Georges Road, Barnstaple | 751 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Floor One Fitness (Closed) UNIT I UNIT I GAMMON WALK | health and fitness suite | 184 yd |
| Tm Fitness OLD ICE FACTORY OLD ICE FACTORY ROLLE STREET | health and fitness suite | 493 yd |
| Barnstaple Town Football Club MILL ROAD | grass pitches | 679 yd |
| Boca Seniors (Bocarena Park) MILL ROAD | grass pitches | 690 yd |
| North Devon Leisure Centre SEVEN BRETHREN BANK | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 703 yd |
| Barnstaple Rfc Pottington Road | grass pitches | 731 yd |
| Pilton Bluecoat Academy ABBEY ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 773 yd |
| Pilton Community College CHADDIFORD LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,093 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.