Woodville is in Barnstaple and in North Devon district. EX31 2HL is located in the Bickington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Devon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Woodville, Barnstaple, EX31 2HL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX31 2HW, EX31 2HJ, EX31 2ER, EX31 2HP, EX31 2HN, EX31 2HH, EX31 2ES, EX31 2EW, EX31 2HR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EX31 2HL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.5% | 51.4% | -4.1% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 44.5% | 48.6% | 4.1% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.5% | 38.9% | 2.4% | 37.9% | 1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.8% | 32.9% | -8.9% | 44.2% | -11.3% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 15.9% | 5.6% | 9.1% | 6.8% |
| Widowed | 10.3% | 8.7% | -1.6% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.7% | 43.3% | -5.4% | 48.4% | -5.1% |
| Good health | 27.8% | 25.1% | -2.7% | 33.6% | -8.5% |
| Fair health | 17% | 19.2% | 2.2% | 12.7% | 6.5% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 8.7% | 3.3% | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 3.7% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around EX31 2HL this area, 32.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.8% | 32.5% | -6.3% | 18.2% | 14.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.6% | 15.3% | -3.3% | 9.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 13.7% | -2.6% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 7.5% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 9.8% | -0.1% | 16.9% | -7.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.9% | 18.4% | 8.5% | 33.8% | -15.4% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2.7% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98% | 99.1% | 1.1% | 81.4% | 17.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 96% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.5% | 96% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.5% | 96% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.2% | 76.7% | -17.5% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 39.3% | 13.5% | 25.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.4% | 37.2% | 23.2% |
| Christian | 32.5% | 46.2% | -13.7% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodville was 140.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.8% lower than the Barnstaple Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Woodville has the 9th highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Barnstaple Central and the 32nd highest crime rate of 315 local areas in North Devon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 91.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.6%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Woodville, Barnstaple, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £102,500 | 2016-01-04 | £139,076 |
| 44 Woodville, Barnstaple, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2006-12-11 | £186,796 |
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sticklepath Community Primary Academy Woodville Estate , EX31 2HH | 3out of 4 | 136 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sticklepath Community School Woodville Estate , EX31 2HH | - not rated | 136 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roundswell Community Primary Academy Roundswell School, Claypits Road , Roundswell EX31 3WJ | 3out of 4 | 1,367 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pilton the Bluecoat Church of England Junior School Abbey Road , EX31 1JU | - not rated | 2,046 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy Abbey Road , EX31 1JU | 3out of 4 | 2,046 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilton Community College Chaddiford Lane , EX31 1RB | 3out of 4 | 1,932 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pilton Community College Chaddiford Lane , EX31 1RB | - not rated | 1,932 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Park Community School Park Lane , EX32 9AX | - not rated | 2,486 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Park Community School Park Lane , EX32 9AX | - not rated | 2,486 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petroc Old Sticklepath Hill , EX31 2BQ | - not rated | 982 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Devon Personalised Learning Service Springfield Court , Fishleigh Road EX31 3TD | - not rated | 1,246 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| SchoolsCompany North Devon Academy Springfield Court , Fishleigh Road EX31 3TD | - not rated | 1,504 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Shoreline Academy Fishleigh Road , EX31 3UD | - not rated | 1,504 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathfield School Abbey Road , Pilton EX31 1JU | 3out of 4 | 1,986 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Yeo Centre, North Devon KS3 PRU St George's Road , EX32 7AU | - not rated | 2,609 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pelican Fish And Chip | 1 Oakland Park, Bickington Road | 478 yd | |
| The Taw Restaurant | Petroc, Old Sticklepath Hill | 980 yd | |
| The Liberty Centre | Petroc, Old Sticklepath Hill | 980 yd | |
| Caffe Pausa | Unit 1, Roundswell Retail Park | 1,049 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Costa Coffe Pod, Roundswell Retail Park | 1,049 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wrey Arms Inn | Bickington Road, Sticklepath | 578 yd | |
| The Plough Inn | Bickington Road, Bickington | 818 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Power | Bickington Road, Sticklepath | 578 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd | Gratton Way, Roundswell | 880 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Unit 5, Roundswell Retail Park | 1,049 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sticklepath Community Primary Academy WOODVILLE | grass pitches | 143 yd |
| Petroc College (North Devon Campus) OLD STICKLEPATH HILL | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 980 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 42.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 43.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 71.19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 71.19 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.