POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
EX31 1GW postcode decision report
Mixed move-check signal
Gigabit availability is strong at 100%. The current flood seam matches 1 feature (FZ3). Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 25 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Live across price, planning, connectivity, flood, and nearby schools | Sold prices through 29 May 2026 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £141,500Based on 34 sales · Latest sale in data: 29 May 2026
- Gigabit availability 100%Ofcom coverage year 2024
- Flood signal 1 feature matchFZ3
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 25 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up
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Start with the direct signals below, then move into planning, schools, tools, and learning if this postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 34 sales · Latest sale in data: 29 May 2026.
Broadband
Strong broadband coverageGigabit availability is 100%, with 100% of premises at at least 300 Mbps and 0% below the Universal Service Obligation.
Flood risk
1 flood feature matchThe current postcode summary intersects 1 flood feature across FZ3.
Transport
9 within 400mEX31 1GW links 9 transport stops within 400m and 57 within 800m. 9 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Mermaid Cross (BCT) at about 86m. The nearest rail or metro access point is Barnstaple Rail Station at about 1,032m.
Local business
175 within 1200mEX31 1GW currently links 175 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 49 food and drink, 29 retail, 27 personal services. The closest mapped place is The Rolle Quay Inn at about 46m. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Jobs
778 online job adverts observedNorth Devon local authority · Jun 2026. Same geography one year earlier: 978 online job adverts observed in Jun 2025.
Planning watch
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched EX31 1GW in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
25 nearby school rows25 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for EX31 1GW. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 12EX31 1GW has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 12 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 86, and violence and sexual offences is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 63 postcode rows in this seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£141,500
Strong sample. Based on 34 sales · Latest sale in data: 29 May 2026.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of EX31 1GW, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.
Amenity group
Food and drink
49 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by cafe (25), fast food (14), restaurant (10).
Amenity group
Retail
29 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by clothes (12), electronics (4), department store (3).
Amenity group
Personal services
27 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (18), beauty (9).
Amenity group
Nightlife
25 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (20), bar (5).
Closest mapped places
Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.
Nightlife
The Rolle Quay Inn
Pub at Rolle Quay, Barnstaple, Devon.
Food and drink
Corner Cafe
Cafe at 1, Boutport Street, Barnstaple.
Health
Savers
Chemist at Northgate, High Street, Barnstaple.
Food and drink
Barnstaple Coffee Shop
Cafe at 54, High Street, Barnstaple.
Nightlife
Bull & Bear
Pub at 128, Boutport Street, Barnstaple.
Retail
Creature Comforts
Pet at 53, High Street, Barnstaple.
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 1GW before you shortlist homes.
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
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Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around EX31 1GW.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
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Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like EX31 1GW 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 1GW.
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Ask vetted agents
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