Postcode Analysis North Devon, South West

EX31 2NQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EX31 2NQ.

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Population

164

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Avg Age

60

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Avg Income

£ 44,300 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: EX31 2NQ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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10/10
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6/10
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5/10
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5/10
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2/10
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5/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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Area Character

EX31 2NQ is a settled retirement community — average age 60, 86% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £130k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

EX31 2NQ is a sought-after residential area located 0.2km from Muddlebridge in Bickington. Administratively it sits within Bickington ward and the North Devon constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in EX31, EX31 2NQ offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Average age 60 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 86% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £130k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for EX31 2NQ are sourced from Output Area E00180199 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX31 2NQ. The average age is 59.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 130,000

1 sales · Mean £ 130,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

EX31 2NQ has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences10
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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Roundswell Community Primary Academy

136 pupils1.1 km
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Fremington Primary School

Good442 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Bike Trail Cycle Hire1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • New Inn0.9 km
  • The Fox0.9 km
  • Old Barn Inn0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Han Court Chinese Restaurant0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Barnstaple3.3 km
  • Chapleton8.8 km
  • Umberleigh12.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Muddlebridge0.1 km
  • Muddlebridge0.1 km
  • Mead Park0.4 km
  • Mead Park0.5 km