Home Farm Road is in Fremington, Barnstaple and in North Devon district. EX31 3DH is located in the Fremington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Devon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Home Farm Road, Fremington, Barnstaple, EX31 3DH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX31 3BQ, EX31 2SN, EX31 3DQ, EX31 3DD, EX31 3DL, EX31 3AT, EX31 3BB, EX31 3DN, EX31 3DE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EX31 3DH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% | 50.3% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 47.1% | 49.7% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of EX31 3DH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 17.8% | 23% | 5.2% | 37.9% | -14.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.6% | 58.2% | -7.4% | 44.2% | 14.0% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 7.8% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 9.8% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 3.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.2% | 42% | -11.2% | 48.4% | -6.4% |
| Good health | 26.8% | 36.2% | 9.4% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 16.2% | 17.4% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 4.7% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 4.1% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.9% | 16% | -7.9% | 18.2% | -2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 8.2% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 12.9% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.5% | 9.8% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 4.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 19.9% | 9.5% | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.3% | 31.3% | 5.0% | 33.8% | -2.5% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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 | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.5% | 96.6% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 15.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 93.9% 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 | 97.1% | 93.9% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| European Union | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 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 | 97.1% | 93.9% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.1% | 76.7% | 5.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 16.2% | 13.5% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.1% | 37.2% | -1.1% |
| Christian | 55.8% | 46.2% | 9.6% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Home Farm Road was 21.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.3% lower than the Fremington average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Home Farm Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Fremington and the 71st lowest crime rate of 313 local areas in North Devon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.0%.
Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Home Farm Road, Barnstaple, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2025-06-30 | £340,883 |
| 21 Home Farm Road, Barnstaple, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2024-09-27 | £397,421 |
| 6 Home Farm Road, Barnstaple, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2023-12-19 | £373,412 |
| 5 Home Farm Road, Barnstaple, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2023-10-13 | £318,952 |
| 6 Home Farm Road, Barnstaple, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2023-08-31 | £309,001 |
The percentage of retired residents living in EX31 3DH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 105 |
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fremington Primary School Beechfield Road , Fremington EX31 3DD | - not rated | 118 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roundswell Community Primary Academy Roundswell School, Claypits Road , Roundswell EX31 3WJ | - not rated | 2,486 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Instow Community Primary and Pre-School Rectory Lane , Instow EX39 4LU | 3out of 4 | 3,241 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sticklepath Community Primary Academy Woodville Estate , EX31 2HH | 3out of 4 | 3,541 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southmead School Wrafton Road , EX33 2BU | 3out of 4 | 4,586 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braunton Academy Barton Lane , EX33 2BP | 3out of 4 | 4,556 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pilton Community College Chaddiford Lane , EX31 1RB | 2out of 4 | 5,026 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petroc Old Sticklepath Hill , EX31 2BQ | - not rated | 4,520 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Shoreline Academy Fishleigh Road , EX31 3UD | 1out of 4 | 2,809 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathfield School Abbey Road , Pilton EX31 1JU | 3out of 4 | 5,228 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Han Court Chinese Restaurant | Fremington, Barnstaple | 526 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Inn | Old School Lane, Fremington | 483 yd | |
| The Fox | Fremington, Barnstaple | 483 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graylings | 2 Higher Road, Fremington | 374 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fremington Fc (Frembley) BEECHFIELD PLAYING FIELD BEECHFIELD PLAYING FIELD BEECHFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 223 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 | 41.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 42.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 68.36 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 68.36 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.