Quayside is in Barnstaple and in North Devon district. EX31 1ER is located in the Barnstaple Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Devon. This postcode has been in use since 2002-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Quayside, Barnstaple, EX31 1ER and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX31 1ET, EX31 1ES, EX31 1EX, EX31 1BA, EX31 1EF, EX31 1BD, EX31 1DW, EX31 1DH, EX31 1HX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding EX31 1ER 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 1ER, 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 Quayside was 1822.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 299.8% higher than the Barnstaple Central average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Quayside has the highest crime rate of 38 local areas in Barnstaple Central and the highest crime rate of 313 local areas in North Devon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 384.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Quayside, Barnstaple, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £197,000 | 2018-06-25 | £288,722 |
| 2 Quayside, Barnstaple, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2016-07-19 | £254,133 |
| 4 Quayside, Barnstaple, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2001-12-20 | £497,185 |
| 3 Quayside, Barnstaple, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2001-12-19 | £497,185 |
| 2 Quayside, Barnstaple, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2001-12-13 | £497,185 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilton Infants' School Abbey Road , EX31 1JU | 4out of 4 | 778 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy Abbey Road , EX31 1JU | 3out of 4 | 828 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yeo Valley Primary School Derby Road , EX32 7HB | 1out of 4 | 829 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashleigh CofE Primary School Bevan Road , EX32 8LJ | 2out of 4 | 877 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple Chanters Hill , EX32 8DN | 3out of 4 | 1,158 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilton Community College Chaddiford Lane , EX31 1RB | 2out of 4 | 1,042 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Park Community School Park Lane , EX32 9AX | 2out of 4 | 1,656 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,035 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathfield School Abbey Road , Pilton EX31 1JU | 3out of 4 | 835 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lampard Community School St John's Lane , EX32 9DD | 3out of 4 | 2,109 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Shoreline Academy Fishleigh Road , EX31 3UD | 1out of 4 | 2,980 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| On Track Education Services Narita House , Fishleigh Road EX31 3UD | - not rated | 3,312 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Chambers | Vacant Unit, 26 Castle Street | 84 yd | |
| Claytons & The Glasshouse | 2 Cross Street, Barnstaple | 128 yd | |
| Devon Antenatal Family Centre | 8 Cross Street, BARNSTAPLE | 134 yd | |
| Charlie's Cafe | Charlies Cafe, 19 Tuly Street | 168 yd | |
| Arti's Too | Arti's Lounge, 20 Cross Street | 172 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstaple And North Devon Liberal Club | 9 Cross Street, Barnstaple | 128 yd | |
| Beer Matters Limited | 7 Tuly Street, Barnstaple | 185 yd | |
| The Watergate | 7 The Strand, Barnstaple | 214 yd | |
| Latitude 48 | 96 High Street, Barnstaple | 224 yd | |
| The Masquerade Show Bar | 98 High Street, BARNSTAPLE | 236 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warrens Bakery | W T Warren And Son (Hayle) Ltd, 73 High Street | 202 yd | |
| Fireaway Designer Pizza | 5 The Strand, Barnstaple | 214 yd | |
| Bubbles Boba Tea | 1 Gammon Walk, Barnstaple | 238 yd | |
| Everest Gurkha Chef | 3 Advern House, Maiden Street | 285 yd | |
| Ali's Alcove | 18 Maiden Street, Barnstaple | 291 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | Marks And Spencer, 78-79 High Street | 205 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 100-101 High Street | 248 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse by Iceland | Unit 3, Anchorwood Retail Park | 257 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Plc | 58 High Street, Barnstaple | 282 yd | |
| Lidl | Barnstaple Retail Park, Station Road | 570 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Floor One Fitness (Closed) UNIT I UNIT I GAMMON WALK | health and fitness suite | 210 yd |
| Tm Fitness OLD ICE FACTORY OLD ICE FACTORY ROLLE STREET | health and fitness suite | 544 yd |
| Boca Seniors (Bocarena Park) MILL ROAD | grass pitches | 558 yd |
| Barnstaple Rfc Pottington Road | grass pitches | 562 yd |
| North Devon Leisure Centre SEVEN BRETHREN BANK | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 563 yd |
| Barnstaple Town Football Club MILL ROAD | grass pitches | 589 yd |
| Pilton Bluecoat Academy ABBEY ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 899 yd |
| Petroc College (North Devon Campus) OLD STICKLEPATH HILL | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,017 yd |
| Tarka Tennis/Seven Brethren Bank Playing Field SEVEN BRETHREN BANK | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 1,051 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.