About Lake

Lake is a small village located in Devon, England, within the EX31 postcode area. It is situated close to the North Devon coast, making it a convenient spot for those wishing to explore the nearby beaches and coastal paths. The village offers a mix of residential properties and local amenities, providing a quiet atmosphere for residents and visitors alike. In addition to its proximity to the coast, Lake is surrounded by beautiful countryside, which is ideal for walking and enjoying nature. The village is also within easy reach of larger towns such as Barnstaple and Ilfracombe, where one can find a wider range of shops, restaurants, and cultural activities. Overall, Lake serves as a peaceful base for exploring the natural beauty of Devon.

Local Government

District North Devon
County Devon
Ward Barnstaple with Pilton
Constituency North Devon
Parish Barnstaple
Region South West

Property Prices 5,103 sales

Average Price £339K
£2K — £8.2M
Detached £388K 2,374
Semi £273K 984
Terraced £231K 923
Flat £174K 370

Nearest Train Stations 4 stations

Barnstaple Train Station 0.7 miles
Chapelton (Devon) Train Station 3.9 miles
Umberleigh Train Station 5.9 miles
Portsmouth Arms Train Station 8.7 miles

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

21 Primary
3 Secondary
5 Other
The Park Community School Secondary 0.6 miles Newport Community School Primary Academy Primary 0.9 miles Barnstaple (Sticklepath) 1 miles Sticklepath Community Primary Academy Primary 1 miles Bishops Tawton Primary School Primary 1 miles Ashleigh CofE Primary School Primary 1 miles Holywell Church of England School Primary 1.1 miles The Lampard Community School 1.1 miles On Track Education Barnstaple 1.1 miles The Shoreline Academy 1.1 miles Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple Primary 1.3 miles Eden Park Academy Primary 1.4 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Rumsam 0.6 miles Roundswell 0.6 miles Sticklepath 0.6 miles Newport 0.9 miles Bishop's Tawton 0.9 miles Brynsworthy 1.2 miles Pottington 1.2 miles Tawstock 1.2 miles Bickington 1.4 miles Barnstaple 1.4 miles Derby 1.4 miles Waytown 1.8 miles

Streets in EX31 30 shown View all streets

A3125 2 A361 6 A377 1 A39 11 A399 3 Abbey Road 3 Adder Lane 1 Alder Glade 1 Allenstyle Close 1 Allenstyle Drive 2 Allenstyle Gardens 1 Allenstyle Road 3 Allenstyle View 1 Allenstyle Way 1 Almond Court 1 Andrew Road 1 Anne Crescent 1 Ashfield Close 1 Ashley Court 2 Aspen Grove 2 Atlantic Highway 2 Aviemore Industrial Estate 1 B3227 2 B3229 2 B3230 8 B3232 8 B3358 3 Babbages 3 Ballards Crescent 1 Ballards Grove 1

Postcodes in EX31 50 shown View all postcodes

EX31 1AB EX31 1AD EX31 1AE EX31 1AF EX31 1AG EX31 1AH EX31 1AJ EX31 1AL EX31 1AN EX31 1AP EX31 1AQ EX31 1AR EX31 1AS EX31 1AT EX31 1BA EX31 1BD EX31 1BE EX31 1BG EX31 1BH EX31 1BJ EX31 1BL EX31 1BN EX31 1BP EX31 1BS EX31 1BU EX31 1BW EX31 1BX EX31 1BZ EX31 1DD EX31 1DE EX31 1DF EX31 1DG EX31 1DH EX31 1DJ EX31 1DP EX31 1DR EX31 1DT EX31 1DW EX31 1DX EX31 1DY EX31 1EA EX31 1EE EX31 1EF EX31 1EG EX31 1EH EX31 1EL EX31 1ER EX31 1ES EX31 1ET EX31 1EU

Crime in Lake 217 crimes · January 2026

High Crime Area

Crime figures for Lake are higher than the England and Wales average, with violence & sexual offences the most prevalent offence recorded. Urban density and footfall contribute to elevated reporting in areas like this. Ongoing investment in policing and community safety programmes aims to improve the picture.

115 Violence & Sexual Offences
20 Anti-Social Behaviour
17 Criminal Damage & Arson
17 Public Order
15 Shoplifting
14 Other Theft
9 Other Crime
2 Drugs
2 Weapons
2 Theft from Person
2 Vehicle Crime
1 Burglary
1 Robbery
Local Policing
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Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.