Littabourne is in Barnstaple and in North Devon district. EX31 1PX 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 Littabourne, Barnstaple, EX31 1PX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX31 1PZ, EX31 1PY, EX31 1PU, EX31 1PT, EX31 1QQ, EX31 1QH, EX31 1QE, EX31 1NX, EX31 1PR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EX31 1PX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% 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% | 53.3% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 47.9% | 46.7% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -2.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of EX31 1PX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.4% | 27.4% | -1.0% | 37.9% | -10.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57% | 55.4% | -1.6% | 44.2% | 11.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 8.4% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 6.5% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.2% | 54.1% | 6.9% | 48.4% | 5.7% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 32.9% | -2.7% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 8% | -6.3% | 12.7% | -4.7% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.3% | 11.4% | -2.9% | 18.2% | -6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 7.3% | -6.7% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 13.5% | -3.8% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 10.1% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 18.1% | 10.3% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.1% | 37.3% | 1.2% | 33.8% | 3.5% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2.3% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 98.3% | 92% | -6.3% | 81.4% | 10.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 88.8% 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% | 88.8% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 5.6% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 4.1% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 3% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.8% | 89.2% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 5.4% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.4% | 76.7% | 7.7% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 9.4% | 13.5% | -4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41% | 37.2% | 3.8% |
| Christian | 49.9% | 46.2% | 3.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Littabourne was 41.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.5% lower than the Barnstaple with Pilton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Littabourne has the 16th highest crime rate of 38 local areas in Barnstaple with Pilton and the 149th highest crime rate of 313 local areas in North Devon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 136.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Littabourne, Barnstaple, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2025-06-09 | £644,157 |
| 3 Littabourne, Barnstaple, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £574,000 | 2021-04-30 | £663,480 |
| The Haven Littabourne, Barnstaple, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2020-11-20 | £487,005 |
| Newlyn Littabourne, Barnstaple, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2017-11-10 | £263,485 |
| Camachi Littabourne, Barnstaple, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2017-01-11 | £315,090 |
EX31 1PX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in EX31 1PX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 149 |
| Retired | 116 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 53 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilton Infants' School Abbey Road , EX31 1JU | 4out of 4 | 519 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy Abbey Road , EX31 1JU | 3out of 4 | 526 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yeo Valley Primary School Derby Road , EX32 7HB | 1out of 4 | 986 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple Chanters Hill , EX32 8DN | 3out of 4 | 1,502 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashleigh CofE Primary School Bevan Road , EX32 8LJ | 2out of 4 | 1,517 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 | 741 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Park Community School Park Lane , EX32 9AX | 2out of 4 | 2,670 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 | 2,295 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 | 585 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lampard Community School St John's Lane , EX32 9DD | 3out of 4 | 2,815 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| On Track Education Services Narita House , Fishleigh Road EX31 3UD | - not rated | 3,720 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Shoreline Academy Fishleigh Road , EX31 3UD | 1out of 4 | 4,069 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 | 882 yd | |
| Salt and Pepper | 57 Vicarage Street, Barnstaple | 933 yd | |
| Green Lanes Cafe | 1 Green Lanes Shopping Centre, Green Lanes Shopping Centre | 989 yd | |
| Greggs | 61 High Street, Barnstaple | 995 yd | |
| Barnstaple Coffee Shop | 54 High Street, Barnstaple | 1,017 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Man | 28 Pilton Street, Barnstaple | 402 yd | |
| The Reform Inn | Reform Inn, Reform Street | 574 yd | |
| Barnstaple Social Club Ltd | St Georges Road, Barnstaple | 777 yd | |
| The Union Inn | 44 Princess Street, Barnstaple | 779 yd | |
| Windsor Arms | 55 Bradiford, Barnstaple | 781 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pilton Fryer | 94 Pilton Street, Barnstaple | 421 yd | |
| Big Hungry | 11 Pilton Street, Barnstaple | 575 yd | |
| Wing Fong Chinese Take Away | 43-44 Vicarage Street, BARNSTAPLE | 908 yd | |
| Bubbles Boba Tea | 1 Gammon Walk, Barnstaple | 1,038 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 23 Boutport Street, Barnstaple | 1,041 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Food | St Georges Road, Barnstaple | 777 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Plc | 58 High Street, Barnstaple | 995 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pilton Bluecoat Academy ABBEY ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 539 yd |
| Pilton Community College CHADDIFORD LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 800 yd |
| Tm Fitness OLD ICE FACTORY OLD ICE FACTORY ROLLE STREET | health and fitness suite | 833 yd |
| Floor One Fitness (Closed) UNIT I UNIT I GAMMON WALK | health and fitness suite | 1,066 yd |
| Barnstaple Town Football Club MILL ROAD | grass pitches | 1,069 yd |
| Barnstaple And Pilton Cricket Club BARNSTAPLE AND PILTON CRICKET GROUND BARNSTAPLE AND PILTON CRICKET GROUND RALEIGH ROAD | grass pitches | 1,092 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 | 35.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 29.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 39.88 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 39.88 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 13.61 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.