The EX31 3WS postcode is in North Devon, Devon postcode town, within South West, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the EX31 3WS area, explore the EX31 3WS Crime Rates page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the EX31 3WS area, visit the EX31 3WS House Prices
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | EX31 |
| Ward | Bickington |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Roundswell & Landkey |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | North Devon |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Devon |
| Region | South West |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Barnstaple |
| Police Force | Devon & Cornwall |
| NHS Care Board | NHS Devon Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Bickington |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | North Devon |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 26013 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Older farming communities / None / Ageing Coastal Living, while the work-zone classification is Rural with mining or quarrying.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Bickington(0.49 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Swallowfield(0.23 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Barnstaple(1.59 mi)
The nearest airport is Rhoose Cardiff Airport(39.40 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roundswell Community Primary AcademyPrimary, Good | 3-11 | EX31 3WJ (0.07 mi) | Details |
| On Track Education Services LtdAll Through, Good | 7-18 | EX31 3UD (0.50 mi) | Details |
| Sticklepath Community Primary AcademyPrimary, Good | 2-11 | EX31 2HH (0.87 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is FREMINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE(0.99 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| fremington medical centreActive11-13 beards road, fremington, barnstaple | 01271376655 | EX31 2PG |
The population of EX313WS is 497 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 44 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (1765), Between 55 to 64 (1402), and Between 25 to 34 (1314).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 468 people, followed by Any other ethnic group with a total of 8.
Regarding education, 137 adults have Level 4, while 63 have Level 2.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (375), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (200).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned No religion (300), followed by Christian (180).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (111) followed by Intermediate occupations (65), and Small employers and own account workers (42).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (443), and 320 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1528) and Middle East and Asia (40).