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EX31 3QP

Maple Grove

Roundswell

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Overview

Postcode EX31 3QP is located in an urban city, within the Roundswell ward of North Devon in the South West region, and forms part of the Roundswell & Landkey area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 38.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 55% 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 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
18.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

6/10

Roundswell & Landkey has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,234 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Roundswell & Landkey has a low crime rate, with approximately 38.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

18.1%

Approximately 18.1% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 260 ft away from EX31 3QP.

Flood risk

Low

Roundswell & Landkey near EX31 3QP has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Barnstaple located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for EX31 3QP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Barnstaple

N/A

Walking directions to Barnstaple

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
309
Population density
5,184.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.39(-48%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.14(-32%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.8(-11%)
Other theft
4.35(-23%)
Public order
4.35(-33%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
287
93.18%
Other White
6
1.95%
Pakistani
5
1.62%
African
3
0.97%
Irish
3
0.97%
Total population: 308

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
56
21.71%
Level 3 (A level)
52
20.16%
No qualifications
51
19.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
17.44%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
13.18%
Total 16+ residents: 258

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
42
29.17%
Private landlord or letting agency
40
27.78%
Owns with a mortgage
36
25%
Other social rented
26
18.06%
Total households: 144

Property prices in Roundswell

Median price£320,000
Price per sq ft£314
Sales (last 12 months)72
Typical range (middle 50%)£265K – £361K

Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 (about £314 per square foot) in Roundswell area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £530,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Roundswell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached41£342,500£304
Semi-Detached12£280,000£322
Terraced11£267,500£321
Flats8£216,500£308

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Roundswell

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Roundswell.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£282,500£177,500£230,000£195,000
2017£274,250£200,000£228,500£184,250
2018£285,000£123,000£230,000£227,500
2019£297,500£255,000£253,000£280,000
2020£320,000£250,000£275,000£285,750
2021£336,250£169,500£257,998£241,498
2022£355,000£290,000£287,500£266,000
2023£350,000£142,500£304,995£308,000
2024£363,000£275,000£315,000£315,000
2025£350,000£216,250£275,000£234,750
2026£324,500£350,000£281,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Roundswell.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Roundswell.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£225£221£232£154
2017£245£296£226£255
2018£258£251£288£200
2019£257£256£269£208
2020£255£259£232£212
2021£293£269£295£310
2022£328£261£301£346
2023£347£268£332£276
2024£336£301£315£277
2025£317£308£378£283
2026£293£306£333
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Roundswell.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX31 3QP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX31 3QP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jan 202610, Alder Glade, Barnstaple, EX31 3RHDetachedFreehold£247,000
28 Nov 20254, Alder Glade, Barnstaple, EX31 3RHDetachedFreehold£325,000
12 Mar 202613, Juniper Court, Barnstaple, EX31 3RLTerracedFreehold£200,000
31 Mar 202517, Rosewood Grove, Barnstaple, EX31 3SDDetachedFreehold£510,000
19 Sept 20254, Birch Lane, Barnstaple, EX31 3RQDetachedFreehold£257,500

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for EX31 3QP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySticklepath Community Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miNot applicableThe Shoreline AcademyAcademy alternative provision sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.4 miNot applicableOn Track Education Services LtdOther independent special school

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX31 3QP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EX31 3QP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSainsbury'sGratton Way, Barnstaple, EX31 3NHWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.2 miALDI5 Roundswell Business Park, Barnstaple, EX31 3RYWalking directions to ALDI
0.3 miLidlGratton Way, Barnstaple, EX31 3NLWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miMorrisons DailyBeechwood Avenue, North Devon, EX31 2BZWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miLondisBishop's Tawton Road, North Devon, EX31 3RZWalking directions to Londis

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

Local councillors

Christopher James Norman

Roundswell - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

David Knight

Roundswell - 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
WardRoundswellE05012434
ParishFremingtonE04003090
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Roundswell & LandkeyE02004186
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)North Devon 012AE01020084
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced1991-09-01

Frequently asked questions about EX31 3QP

Is EX31 3QP (Roundswell & Landkey) safe?

The area around EX31 3QP records about 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 3QP?

The median sale price around EX31 3QP in Roundswell & Landkey is £320,000 (about £314 per square foot) based on 72 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near EX31 3QP?

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

What is the nearest station to EX31 3QP?

The closest station to EX31 3QP is Barnstaple, about 1,538 m away.

How deprived is the area around EX31 3QP?

EX31 3QP scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,234 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for North Devon covering EX31 3QP is Ian Roome (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Christopher James Norman (Liberal Democrats) and David Knight (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.