Postcode EX31 3PW is located in a rural village, within the Instow ward of North Devon in the South West region, and forms part of the Fremington & Instow area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 26.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Fremington & Instow is £52,374 per year. The nearest station is Chapelton (Devon) located about 3.0 miles away.
Fremington & Instow has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,644 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.
Fremington & Instow has a very low crime rate, with approximately 26.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Fremington & Instow is £52,374 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near EX31 3PW.
Fremington & Instow near EX31 3PW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Chapelton (Devon) located about 3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 15 recent sales, the median property price is £453,000 in Instow area, with individual transactions ranging from £230,000 up to £985,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £555,250 |
| Terraced | 3 | £275,000 |
10 year median price trend in Instow
In the EX31 3PW postcode area, located within Fremington & Instow, there are no schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for North Devon district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for EX31 3PW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Becky Coombs
Instow - Elected 9 Jan 2025
Ian Roome
North Devon - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.