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EX31 3GU

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Overview

Postcode EX31 3GU is located in an urban city, within the Bickington 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 64.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 24% 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 1.7 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
19.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

5/10

Roundswell & Landkey has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,013 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 21% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Roundswell & Landkey has an average crime rate, with approximately 64.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

19.2%

Approximately 19.2% 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 180 ft away from EX31 3GU.

Flood risk

No risk

Roundswell & Landkey near EX31 3GU 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
407
Population density
363.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.75(+31%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.01(-46%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.78(+4%)
Other theft
4.31(-23%)
Public order
4.31(-34%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
366
89.71%
Other White
17
4.17%
Pakistani
7
1.72%
Other Asian
4
0.98%
Bangladeshi
3
0.74%
Total population: 408

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
99
33.56%
Level 3 (A level)
65
22.03%
No qualifications
40
13.56%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
11.86%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
11.19%
Total 16+ residents: 295

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
65
41.67%
Owns outright
36
23.08%
Other social rented
30
19.23%
Shared ownership
13
8.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
6.41%
Total households: 156

Property prices in Bickington

Median price£295,000
Price per sq ft£323
Sales (last 12 months)117
Typical range (middle 50%)£235K – £363K

Based on 117 recent sales, the median property price is £295,000 (about £323 per square foot) in Bickington area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £725,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bickington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached63£355,000£324
Semi-Detached33£270,000£332
Terraced20£204,000£246
Flats1£85,000£134

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bickington

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bickington.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£280,000£131,000£211,000£182,748
2017£280,000£136,000£214,950£208,000
2018£309,225£157,700£239,950£203,000
2019£308,000£165,000£241,250£210,000
2020£291,000£185,000£236,000£188,100
2021£337,000£157,000£248,000£205,000
2022£425,000£115,000£315,000£260,000
2023£385,000£123,750£270,000£250,000
2024£356,250£139,250£260,000£231,250
2025£362,750£96,500£270,000£209,000
2026£338,500£225,000£190,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bickington.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bickington.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£253£167£235£267
2017£267£167£256£250
2018£267£248£266£255
2019£270£225£275£255
2020£274£271£277£253
2021£283£208£286£258
2022£357£181£334£351
2023£339£162£356£313
2024£336£219£359£265
2025£332£142£324£246
2026£315£364£278
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bickington.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX31 3GU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX31 3GU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Feb 202611, Rookabear Avenue, Barnstaple, EX31 3GSDetachedFreehold£338,500
27 Feb 202634, Rookabear Avenue, Barnstaple, EX31 3GSDetachedFreehold£405,000
03 Sept 202526, Rookabear Avenue, Barnstaple, EX31 3GSDetachedFreehold£360,000
28 Mar 202528, Rookabear Avenue, Barnstaple, EX31 3GSDetachedFreehold£381,000
27 Mar 20251, Rookabear Avenue, Barnstaple, EX31 3GSDetachedFreehold£360,000

Schools

In the EX31 3GU postcode area, located within Roundswell & Landkey, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for EX31 3GU
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

0.4 miPrimaryRoundswell Community Primary AcademyFree schools

Good

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for North Devon district (2025-26).

Band A£1,676
Band B£1,956
Band C£2,235
Band D£2,515
Band E£3,073
Band F£3,632
Band G£4,191
Band H£5,029

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 3GU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Helen Frances Walker

Bickington - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Joy Mary Cann

Bickington - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Will Topps

Bickington - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Ian Roome

North Devon - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictNorth DevonE07000043
Parliamentary ConstituencyNorth DevonE14001387
WardBickingtonE05012415
ParishFremingtonE04003090
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Roundswell & LandkeyE02004186
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)North Devon 012FE01034638
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced2018-07-01

Frequently asked questions about EX31 3GU

Is EX31 3GU (Roundswell & Landkey) safe?

The area around EX31 3GU records about 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 3GU?

The median sale price around EX31 3GU in Roundswell & Landkey is £295,000 (about £323 per square foot) based on 117 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near EX31 3GU?

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

How deprived is the area around EX31 3GU?

EX31 3GU scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,013 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for North Devon covering EX31 3GU is Ian Roome (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Helen Frances Walker (Liberal Democrats), Joy Mary Cann (Liberal Democrats) and Will Topps (Liberal Democrats).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.