Boutport Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1RW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EX31 1RW has a female population much higher than UK average, with 58.5% of the population 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	59.2%	58.5%	-0.7%	51.0%	7.5%
Male	40.8%	41.5%	0.7%	49.0%	-7.5%

Partnership Status

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	15.5%	15.5%	0.0%	37.9%	-22.4%
Married: Opposite sex	28.2%	24.8%	-3.4%	44.2%	-19.4%
Separated	4.2%	5.4%	1.2%	2.2%	3.2%
Divorced	21.8%	24.8%	3.0%	9.1%	15.7%
Widowed	30.3%	29.5%	-0.8%	6.1%	23.4%

Health

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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (44.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	14.8%	22.9%	8.1%	48.4%	-25.5%
Good health	22.5%	21.4%	-1.1%	33.6%	-12.2%
Fair health	38%	33.6%	-4.4%	12.7%	20.9%
Bad health	19%	18.3%	-0.7%	4.0%	14.3%
Very bad health	5.6%	3.8%	-1.8%	1.2%	2.6%

Education and Qualifications

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.

In the area around EX31 1RW this area, 52.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 14%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	57%	52.7%	-4.3%	18.2%	34.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.9%	15.5%	5.6%	9.6%	5.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	7%	6.2%	-0.8%	13.4%	-7.2%
Apprenticeship	2.8%	3.9%	1.1%	5.3%	-1.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.2%	7%	-2.2%	16.9%	-9.9%
Degree or Similar	12%	14%	2.0%	33.8%	-19.8%
Other	2.1%	0.8%	-1.3%	2.8%	-2.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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)
Black Caribbean	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	97.2%	100%	2.8%	81.4%	18.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 90.8% 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	97.2%	90.8%	-6.4%	83.2%	7.6%
European Union	1.4%	3.8%	2.4%	6.1%	-2.3%
Africa	0.7%	3.1%	2.4%	2.7%	0.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	0.8%	0.1%	1.3%	-0.5%
Oceania	0%	1.5%	1.5%	0.3%	1.2%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.8%	90.8%	-5.0%	83.2%	7.6%
10+ Years	0%	5.4%	5.4%	9.8%	-4.4%
5-10 Years	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0.7%	3.8%	3.1%	2.2%	1.6%
Less than 2 years	2.8%	0%	-2.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	60%	76.7%	-16.7%
Romania	3.1%	0.9%	2.2%
Other EU countries	0.8%	1.5%	-0.7%
No passport held	36.2%	13.5%	22.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	23.8%	37.2%	-13.4%
Christian	63.1%	46.2%	16.9%
Buddhist	1.5%	0.5%	1.0%
Jewish	0.8%	0.5%	0.3%
Other religion	1.5%	0.6%	0.9%
Not answered	9.2%	6.0%	3.2%

Safety

Is Boutport Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Boutport Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Barnstaple Central average.

Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£34,800

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in EX31 1RW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 10/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Boutport Street are based on 106 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for North Devon.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Boutport Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1RW

Estimated Average Property Prices for EX31 1RW

Average Price
£583,220

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£827,132

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£339,307

Estimated Average Property Prices for Boutport Street

Average Price
£284,051

Semi-Detached
£318,008

Terraced
£392,153

Detached
£621,785

Flats/Maisonettes
£138,988

Other
£206,935

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Boutport Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
12 Boutport Street, Barnstaple, Devon Other, an established residential building	£320,000	2021-07-28	£340,022
11 Boutport Street, Barnstaple, Devon Detached, an established residential building	£220,000	1999-11-05	£839,922

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for EX31 1RW

Employment

EX31 1RW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 1RW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 80% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	101
Full-Time Employee	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Part-Time Employee	6
Self-Employed	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1
Student (economically inactive)	1
Other	0
Looking after home or family	0
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	7
Administrative and support service activities	3
Transport and storage	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	2
Other	2
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Construction	1
Manufacturing	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Information and communication	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Yeo Valley Primary School Derby Road , EX32 7HB	1out of 4	475 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Pilton Infants' School Abbey Road , EX31 1JU	4out of 4	493 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy Abbey Road , EX31 1JU	3out of 4	586 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Ashleigh CofE Primary School Bevan Road , EX32 8LJ	2out of 4	768 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple Chanters Hill , EX32 8DN	3out of 4	941 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Pilton Community College Chaddiford Lane , EX31 1RB	2out of 4	922 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Park Community School Park Lane , EX32 9AX	2out of 4	1,808 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Petroc Old Sticklepath Hill , EX31 2BQ	- not rated	1,452 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Pathfield School Abbey Road , Pilton EX31 1JU	3out of 4	634 yd	Foundation special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Lampard Community School St John's Lane , EX32 9DD	3out of 4	2,104 yd	Foundation special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
On Track Education Services Narita House , Fishleigh Road EX31 3UD	- not rated	3,207 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Shoreline Academy Fishleigh Road , EX31 3UD	1out of 4	3,397 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Green Lanes Cafe	1 Green Lanes Shopping Centre, Green Lanes Shopping Centre	119 yd
Grumpys Cafe	18 Joy Street, Barnstaple	147 yd
The Binge Box	19 Joy Street, Barnstaple	147 yd
Barnstaple Coffee Shop	54 High Street, Barnstaple	153 yd
Salt and Pepper	57 Vicarage Street, Barnstaple	163 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Barnstaple Conservative Club	13 Boutport Street, Barnstaple	20 yd
Bull And Bear	128 Boutport Street, Barnstaple	53 yd
Royal Exchange	13 Joy Street, Barnstaple	144 yd
The Corner House	108 Boutport Street, Barnstaple	186 yd
Cork And Bottle	58B High Street, Barnstaple	192 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Papa Johns	23 Boutport Street, Barnstaple	138 yd
Anatolia	104 Boutport Street, Barnstaple	186 yd
Bubbles Boba Tea	1 Gammon Walk, Barnstaple	221 yd
Wing Fong Chinese Take Away	43-44 Vicarage Street, BARNSTAPLE	226 yd
Warrens Bakery	W T Warren And Son (Hayle) Ltd, 73 High Street	228 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Iceland Foods Plc	58 High Street, Barnstaple	192 yd
Marks & Spencer	Marks And Spencer, 78-79 High Street	225 yd
Tesco	Tesco Express, 100-101 High Street	394 yd
The Co-Operative Food	St Georges Road, Barnstaple	653 yd
The Food Warehouse by Iceland	Unit 3, Anchorwood Retail Park	680 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Floor One Fitness (Closed) UNIT I UNIT I GAMMON WALK	health and fitness suite	250 yd
Tm Fitness OLD ICE FACTORY OLD ICE FACTORY ROLLE STREET	health and fitness suite	452 yd
Barnstaple Town Football Club MILL ROAD	grass pitches	681 yd
Pilton Bluecoat Academy ABBEY ROAD	athletics tracks, grass pitches	685 yd
Boca Seniors (Bocarena Park) MILL ROAD	grass pitches	708 yd
Barnstaple Rfc Pottington Road	grass pitches	762 yd
North Devon Leisure Centre SEVEN BRETHREN BANK	health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool	826 yd
Pilton Community College CHADDIFORD LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	1,028 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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.