POSTCODE DECISION REPORT

EX31 postcode decision report

Useful shortlist area

EX31 currently groups 619 live postcode rows with best-fit area context in North Devon. Aggregate median sold price reads at £310,000 across 2,811 recorded sales. Gigabit availability in the best-fit area is 68% with median download at Unavailable. 4G strong coverage reaches 95.5% and 5G reaches Unavailable in the best-fit area summary. Nearby planning activity reads quiet in the strongest matched area context. The leading exact postcode follow-up already links 25 school rows for shortlist review.

Live postcode rollup with area connectivity and planning context | Sold prices through 12 Jun 2026 · Broadband source year 2024 · Mobile source year 2025

  • Matched postcodes 619Live postcode rows grouped under EX31
  • Median sold price in EX31, last 5 years £310,000Based on 2,811 sales · Latest sale in data: 12 Jun 2026
  • Best-fit area North DevonUsed for planning and connectivity context when the partial postcode spans multiple exact rows
  • Nearby planning QuietPlanning follow-up uses the strongest matched area context for this rollup
  • Schools snapshot 25 nearby school rowsSchool snapshot comes from the strongest exact postcode follow-up in this rollup

Joined partial postcode brief

Start with the aggregate signals below, then move into exact postcode follow-up, planning, schools, tools, and learning if this partial postcode still looks viable.

Median sold price in EX31, last 5 years

Strong sample

Strong sample. Based on 2,811 sales · Latest sale in data: 12 Jun 2026.

Connectivity

Gigabit 68%

Gigabit availability is 68%, with median download at Unavailable and below-USO share at 0.6%. 4G strong-coverage share is 95.5%, with 5G at Unavailable in the current area-level summary.

Planning

No nearby matches

No nearby planning rows matched North Devon in the current live coverage yet.

Schools

25 nearby school rows

The leading exact postcode follow-up currently links 25 school rows for shortlist review.

Transport

927 mapped stops

North Devon currently links 927 mapped transport stops, including 10 rail or metro stops. Use the linked exact postcode pages to check stop proximity more precisely inside EX31.

Local business

Score 100/100

North Devon currently links 605 mapped local businesses across 8 tracked categories. Top amenity groups include 216 food and drink, 125 nightlife, 87 grocery. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.

Jobs

778 online job adverts observed

North Devon local authority · Jun 2026. Same geography one year earlier: 978 online job adverts observed in Jun 2025.

Exact postcode follow-up

10 linked postcodes

Start with EX31 3UF, North Devon and then work through the other 9 linked postcodes for exact due diligence.

Median sold price in EX31, last 5 years

£310,000

Strong sample. Based on 2,811 sales · Latest sale in data: 12 Jun 2026.

Built from 619 matched postcode rows within the postcode area EX31, with best-fit area context in North Devon.

Local business

EX31 uses the best-fit area rollup below for a first-pass amenity mix. Use the linked exact postcodes for nearby place checking.

Amenity availability

Convenience score 100/100

Basis: nearest matching geography. Local-business context uses the best-fit local-authority rollup for this partial postcode. Exact nearby places still belong on the linked exact postcode pages.

  • Scope: Best-fit area rollup for EX31
  • Freshness: Source seen 20 Apr 2026
  • Methodology: Open source notes

Amenity group

Food and drink

216 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by cafe (111), fast food (57), restaurant (48).

  • Cafe: 111 mapped places
  • Fast Food: 57 mapped places
  • Restaurant: 48 mapped places

Amenity group

Nightlife

125 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (110), bar (15).

  • Pub: 110 mapped places
  • Bar: 15 mapped places

Amenity group

Grocery

87 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (52), supermarket (15), butcher (9).

  • Convenience: 52 mapped places
  • Supermarket: 15 mapped places
  • Butcher: 9 mapped places

Amenity group

Retail

64 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by clothes (32), electronics (7), diy (6).

  • Clothes: 32 mapped places
  • Electronics: 7 mapped places
  • Diy: 6 mapped places

Exact postcode follow-up

Use these exact postcode pages to turn the partial postcode rollup into a shortlist you can pressure-test in more detail.

Nearby schools

Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.

Primary

Bratton Fleming Community Primary School

Primary option in EX31 4SB. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.

Primary

Fremington Primary School

Primary option in EX31 3DD. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.

Primary

Holywell Church of England School

Primary option in EX31 3HZ. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.

School comparison

Compare nearby schools

Open side-by-side school comparison for EX31 3UF before you shortlist homes.

Open school comparison

Recommended tool

Check planning again

Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.

Open planning watch tool

Recommended tool

Check broadband and mobile

Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around EX31.

Open broadband checker

Recommended tool

Check flood risk

Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.

Open flood risk checker

Recommended guide

Read postcode and area guides

Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like EX31 with the rest of your move shortlist.

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Use viewing and offer planners

Open planners and templates like the viewing checklist, offer planning sheet, and before you move checklist while you assess EX31.

Open planners and templates