Pilton Street is in Barnstaple and in North Devon district. EX31 1PQ is located in the Barnstaple with Pilton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Devon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pilton Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1PQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX31 1PJ, EX31 1PL, EX31 1PG, EX31 1PA, EX31 1PW, EX31 1QR, EX31 1PE, EX31 1PD, EX31 1PB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EX31 1PQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 54.3% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 3.3% |
| Male | 47.9% | 45.7% | -2.2% | 49.0% | -3.3% |
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 | 26% | 32.7% | 6.7% | 37.9% | -5.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.6% | 40.6% | -5.0% | 44.2% | -3.6% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 4% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 12.5% | 11.2% | -1.3% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 14.9% | 11.5% | -3.4% | 6.1% | 5.4% |
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 | 36.6% | 37.7% | 1.1% | 48.4% | -10.7% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 35% | -3.4% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 14.7% | -1.4% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 10.2% | 3.1% | 4.0% | 6.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 | 36.7% | 21.3% | -15.4% | 18.2% | 3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 9.7% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 17.3% | 4.8% | 13.4% | 3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 4% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.7% | 13.4% | 7.7% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.6% | 30.3% | 5.7% | 33.8% | -3.5% |
| Other | 4.3% | 4% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 95.5% | 98.8% | 3.3% | 81.4% | 17.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 94.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.3% | 94.6% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 94.9% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0.3% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.5% | 76.7% | -10.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 30.5% | 13.5% | 17.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.8% | 37.2% | 14.6% |
| Christian | 41% | 46.2% | -5.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pilton Street was 74.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.8% lower than the Barnstaple with Pilton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pilton Street has the 8th highest crime rate of 38 local areas in Barnstaple with Pilton and the 74th highest crime rate of 313 local areas in North Devon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Flat 92 Pilton Street, Barnstaple, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £172,500 | 2024-10-28 | £167,225 |
| 93 Pilton Street, Barnstaple, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2024-05-17 | £323,069 |
| 102 - 103 Pilton Street, Barnstaple, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £507,500 | 2023-09-29 | £483,356 |
| 86 Pilton Street, Barnstaple, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2022-10-28 | £400,589 |
| 87 Pilton Street, Barnstaple, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £186,850 | 2022-10-21 | £167,953 |
EX31 1PQ 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.
| Retired | 81 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilton Infants' School Abbey Road , EX31 1JU | 4out of 4 | 104 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy Abbey Road , EX31 1JU | 3out of 4 | 143 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yeo Valley Primary School Derby Road , EX32 7HB | 1out of 4 | 815 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashleigh CofE Primary School Bevan Road , EX32 8LJ | 2out of 4 | 1,283 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple Chanters Hill , EX32 8DN | 3out of 4 | 1,358 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 | 509 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Park Community School Park Lane , EX32 9AX | 2out of 4 | 2,376 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 | 1,884 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 | 229 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lampard Community School St John's Lane , EX32 9DD | 3out of 4 | 2,621 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| On Track Education Services Narita House , Fishleigh Road EX31 3UD | - not rated | 3,637 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Shoreline Academy Fishleigh Road , EX31 3UD | 1out of 4 | 3,666 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wee Snug | 1 Boutport Street, Barnstaple | 493 yd | |
| Greggs | 61 High Street, Barnstaple | 604 yd | |
| Green Lanes Cafe | 1 Green Lanes Shopping Centre, Green Lanes Shopping Centre | 615 yd | |
| Barnstaple Coffee Shop | 54 High Street, Barnstaple | 638 yd | |
| Salt and Pepper | 57 Vicarage Street, Barnstaple | 642 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Man | 28 Pilton Street, Barnstaple | 41 yd | |
| The Reform Inn | Reform Inn, Reform Street | 163 yd | |
| The Rolle Quay Inn | Rolle Quay, Barnstaple | 544 yd | |
| Bull And Bear | 128 Boutport Street, Barnstaple | 547 yd | |
| Barnstaple Conservative Club | 13 Boutport Street, Barnstaple | 551 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pilton Fryer | 94 Pilton Street, Barnstaple | 7 yd | |
| Big Hungry | 11 Pilton Street, Barnstaple | 167 yd | |
| Bubbles Boba Tea | 1 Gammon Walk, Barnstaple | 645 yd | |
| Wing Fong Chinese Take Away | 43-44 Vicarage Street, BARNSTAPLE | 646 yd | |
| Exmoor Catering and Events | Barnstaple Town Football Club, Mill Road | 673 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Plc | 58 High Street, Barnstaple | 604 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Marks And Spencer, 78-79 High Street | 741 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food | St Georges Road, Barnstaple | 745 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 100-101 High Street | 948 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pilton Bluecoat Academy ABBEY ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 223 yd |
| Tm Fitness OLD ICE FACTORY OLD ICE FACTORY ROLLE STREET | health and fitness suite | 420 yd |
| Pilton Community College CHADDIFORD LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 605 yd |
| Floor One Fitness (Closed) UNIT I UNIT I GAMMON WALK | health and fitness suite | 671 yd |
| Barnstaple Town Football Club MILL ROAD | grass pitches | 673 yd |
| Boca Seniors (Bocarena Park) MILL ROAD | grass pitches | 755 yd |
| Barnstaple Rfc Pottington Road | grass pitches | 842 yd |
| Barnstaple Hotel Health & Leisure Club BRAUNTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,035 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 | 34.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 34.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 34.9% |
| 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 | 57.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 450 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 450 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.