West End is in Barnstaple and in North Devon district. EX31 1GL is located in the Barnstaple with Pilton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Devon. This postcode has been in use since 2006-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about West End, Barnstaple, EX31 1GL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX31 1LD, EX31 1GA, EX31 1GF, EX31 1GH, EX31 1JX, EX31 1JH, EX31 1JR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EX31 1GL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.9% | 50.3% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 50.1% | 49.7% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.7% | 33.7% | 6.0% | 37.9% | -4.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.2% | 45.6% | -8.6% | 44.2% | 1.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 11.6% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 6.7% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 | 49.6% | 47.1% | -2.5% | 48.4% | -1.3% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 32.9% | 1.0% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 15% | -0.7% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 3.8% | 1.5% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 16.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.4% | 18.8% | -9.6% | 18.2% | 0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 14.6% | -0.2% | 9.6% | 5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 22.2% | 4.1% | 13.4% | 8.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 8.3% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 16.7% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.1% | 16.7% | 1.6% | 33.8% | -17.1% |
| Other | 5.2% | 2.8% | -2.4% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.4% | 96.2% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
In this area, 89% 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 | 95.9% | 89% | -6.9% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| European Union | 2% | 8.4% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 88.7% | -6.7% | 83.2% | 5.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 4.6% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 4.6% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.1% | 76.7% | -1.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 18.6% | 13.5% | 5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.3% | 37.2% | 7.1% |
| Christian | 45.8% | 46.2% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around West End was 53.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.8% lower than the Barnstaple with Pilton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
West End has the 12th highest crime rate of 38 local areas in Barnstaple with Pilton and the 115th highest crime rate of 313 local areas in North Devon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 West End, Barnstaple, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2022-07-15 | £227,784 |
| 4 West End, Barnstaple, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2020-12-10 | £211,829 |
| 11 West End, Barnstaple, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2019-11-29 | £287,138 |
| 1 West End, Barnstaple, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £171,000 | 2019-02-15 | £200,026 |
| 11 West End, Barnstaple, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £242,500 | 2017-02-17 | £307,490 |
EX31 1GL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Education | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy Abbey Road , EX31 1JU | 3out of 4 | 519 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pilton Infants' School Abbey Road , EX31 1JU | 4out of 4 | 591 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yeo Valley Primary School Derby Road , EX32 7HB | 1out of 4 | 1,265 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashleigh CofE Primary School Bevan Road , EX32 8LJ | 2out of 4 | 1,561 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sticklepath Community Primary Academy Woodville Estate , EX31 2HH | 3out of 4 | 1,703 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 | 376 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Park Community School Park Lane , EX32 9AX | 2out of 4 | 2,437 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 | 1,524 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 | 440 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lampard Community School St John's Lane , EX32 9DD | 3out of 4 | 2,866 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Shoreline Academy Fishleigh Road , EX31 3UD | 1out of 4 | 3,079 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| On Track Education Services Narita House , Fishleigh Road EX31 3UD | - not rated | 4,015 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Lounge | Best Hand Carwash, Anchor Mills | 92 yd | |
| The Canteen @ Parker's | Instrumentation Products Division, Parker Hannifin Ltd | 504 yd | |
| Burger King | Braunton Road, Barnstaple | 518 yd | |
| The Wee Snug | 1 Boutport Street, Barnstaple | 648 yd | |
| Greggs | 61 High Street, Barnstaple | 675 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstaple Rugby Club | Pottington Road, Barnstaple | 291 yd | |
| United Services Bowling Club | Pottington Road, Barnstaple | 291 yd | |
| The Rolle Quay Inn | Rolle Quay, Barnstaple | 527 yd | |
| Windsor Arms | 55 Bradiford, Barnstaple | 572 yd | |
| The Reform Inn | Reform Inn, Reform Street | 578 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exmoor Catering and Events | Barnstaple Town Football Club, Mill Road | 195 yd | |
| Big Hungry | 11 Pilton Street, Barnstaple | 591 yd | |
| The Pilton Fryer | 94 Pilton Street, Barnstaple | 657 yd | |
| Bubbles Boba Tea | 1 Gammon Walk, Barnstaple | 683 yd | |
| Warrens Bakery | W T Warren And Son (Hayle) Ltd, 73 High Street | 805 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Plc | 58 High Street, Barnstaple | 675 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Marks And Spencer, 78-79 High Street | 806 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse by Iceland | Unit 3, Anchorwood Retail Park | 893 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 100-101 High Street | 995 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barnstaple Town Football Club MILL ROAD | grass pitches | 197 yd |
| Boca Seniors (Bocarena Park) MILL ROAD | grass pitches | 263 yd |
| Barnstaple Rfc Pottington Road | grass pitches | 327 yd |
| Tm Fitness OLD ICE FACTORY OLD ICE FACTORY ROLLE STREET | health and fitness suite | 371 yd |
| Pilton Community College CHADDIFORD LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 427 yd |
| Barnstaple Hotel Health & Leisure Club BRAUNTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 436 yd |
| Pilton Bluecoat Academy ABBEY ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 479 yd |
| Floor One Fitness (Closed) UNIT I UNIT I GAMMON WALK | health and fitness suite | 681 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% |
| Median download speed | 69.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.