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EX31 3FA

Instow

North Devon

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Detailed insights for EX31 3FA

Overview

Postcode EX31 3FA is located in a rural hamlet, within the Instow ward of North Devon in the South West region, and forms part of the Roundswell & Landkey area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 49.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Roundswell & Landkey is £53,992 per year. The nearest station is Barnstaple, about 1.1 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
4.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

6/10

Roundswell & Landkey has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,758 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Roundswell & Landkey has an average crime rate, with approximately 49.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.4%

Approximately 4.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Roundswell & Landkey is £53,992 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 139 ft away from EX31 3FA.

Flood risk

No risk

Roundswell & Landkey near EX31 3FA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Barnstaple located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
334
Population density
33.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.21(-13%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.23(-65%)
Public order
4.36(-33%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.05(-53%)
Other theft
3.05(-46%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
318
95.78%
White and Asian (mixed)
7
2.11%
Other White
4
1.2%
Irish
2
0.6%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.3%
Total population: 332

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
72
25.99%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
47
16.97%
Level 3 (A level)
44
15.88%
No qualifications
43
15.52%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
11.55%
Total 16+ residents: 277

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
67
49.26%
Owns with a mortgage
39
28.68%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
9.56%
Other forms of private rent
11
8.09%
Other social rented
6
4.41%
Total households: 136

Property prices in Instow

Median price£452,500
Price per sq ft£310
Sales (last 12 months)22
Typical range (middle 50%)£352K – £663K

Based on 22 recent sales, the median property price is £452,500 (about £310 per square foot) in Instow area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £1,000,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Instow over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached17£515,000£310
Semi-Detached2£352,500£267
Terraced3£250,000£425

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Instow

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Instow.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£430,000£520,000£195,000£315,500
2017£382,500£283,400£356,000£232,500
2018£357,500£285,000£340,000£305,000
2019£450,000£255,000£381,000£265,000
2020£541,250£335,000£280,000£225,000
2021£500,000£337,500£357,500£377,000
2022£609,500£314,000£522,500£400,000
2023£730,000£385,000£355,000£377,500
2024£545,000£302,500£547,500£475,000
2025£519,000£353,000£275,000
2026£595,000£352,000£212,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Instow.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Instow.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£271£338£266£242
2017£263£367£285£260
2018£285£364£310£283
2019£281£386£187£308
2020£262£349£299£354
2021£299£487£305£523
2022£379£502£339£300
2023£465£522£386£343
2024£431£457£373£366
2025£366£228£482
2026£311£306£369
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Instow.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Instow in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX31 3FA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX31 3FA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Aug 20252, Osborne Gardens, Barnstaple, EX31 3SUDetachedFreehold£350,000
31 Mar 202518, Osborne Gardens, Barnstaple, EX31 3SUSemi-DetachedFreehold£270,000
14 Jul 20261, Kensington Close, Barnstaple, EX31 3FNDetachedFreehold£273,000
24 Oct 20253, Kensington Close, Barnstaple, EX31 3FNSemi-DetachedFreehold£235,000
17 Oct 202528, Sandringham Gardens, Barnstaple, EX31 3FXSemi-DetachedFreehold£270,000

Schools

In the EX31 3FA postcode area, located within Roundswell & Landkey, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for EX31 3FA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicableThe Shoreline AcademyAcademy alternative provision sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.4 miNot applicableOn Track Education Services LtdOther independent special school

Good

0.8 miPrimarySticklepath Community Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX31 3FA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EX31 3FA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLondisBishop's Tawton Road, North Devon, EX31 3RZWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miLidlGratton Way, Barnstaple, EX31 3NLWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miSainsbury'sGratton Way, Roundswell, Barnstaple, EX31 3NHWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.4 miALDI5 Roundswell Business Park, Barnstaple, EX31 3RYWalking directions to ALDI

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for North Devon district.

Band A£1,761
Band B£2,055
Band C£2,349
Band D£2,642
Band E£3,229
Band F£3,817
Band G£4,404
Band H£5,284

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for EX31 3FA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Becky Coombs

Instow - Elected 9 Jan 2025

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Ian Roome

North Devon - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictNorth DevonE07000043
Parliamentary ConstituencyNorth DevonE14001387
WardInstowE05012427
ParishTawstockE04003121
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Roundswell & LandkeyE02004186
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)North Devon 012EE01020122
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced2026-02-01

Frequently asked questions about EX31 3FA

Is EX31 3FA (Roundswell & Landkey) safe?

The area around EX31 3FA records about 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near EX31 3FA?

The median sale price around EX31 3FA in Roundswell & Landkey is £452,500 (about £310 per square foot) based on 22 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near EX31 3FA?

There are 5 schools close to EX31 3FA, including The Shoreline Academy (Requires improvement), On Track Education Services Ltd (Good) and Sticklepath Community Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around EX31 3FA?

EX31 3FA scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,758 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents EX31 3FA (Roundswell & Landkey) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for North Devon covering EX31 3FA is Ian Roome (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Becky Coombs (Liberal Democrats).