Yelland Road is in Yelland, Barnstaple and in North Devon district. EX31 3EE 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 Yelland Road, Yelland, Barnstaple, EX31 3EE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX31 3DZ, EX31 3DY, EX31 3EF, EX31 3ED, EX31 3EA, EX31 3DW, EX31 3EB, EX31 3DX, EX31 3EG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EX31 3EE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 51% | -1.8% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 47.2% | 49% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 3EE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 67.8% 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 | 12.5% | 13.3% | 0.8% | 37.9% | -24.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 71.5% | 67.8% | -3.7% | 44.2% | 23.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 10% | 4.7% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 9.9% | 8.1% | -1.8% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
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 | 31.1% | 33.4% | 2.3% | 48.4% | -15.0% |
| Good health | 42% | 44.8% | 2.8% | 33.6% | 11.2% |
| Fair health | 17.5% | 14.5% | -3.0% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 5.9% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 1.4% | -1.7% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 33.5% | 22.8% | -10.7% | 18.2% | 4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.9% | 9.3% | -0.6% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.3% | 14.2% | 3.9% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 7.1% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 17.2% | 6.6% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.2% | 26.1% | 2.9% | 33.8% | -7.7% |
| Other | 6.5% | 3.4% | -3.1% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.7% | 96.2% | -3.5% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.1% | 3.7% |
In this area, 98.6% 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 | 99.7% | 98.6% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 15.4% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99% | 98.6% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 15.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -8.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.8% | 76.7% | 6.1% |
| No passport held | 17.2% | 13.5% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.2% | 37.2% | -6.0% |
| Christian | 61.6% | 46.2% | 15.4% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Yelland Road was 21.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.4% lower than the Fremington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Yelland Road has the 9th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Fremington and the 72nd lowest crime rate of 315 local areas in North Devon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 121 Yelland Road, Barnstaple, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2025-10-27 | £370,000 |
| 137 Yelland Road, Barnstaple, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2024-07-01 | £429,557 |
| 115 Yelland Road, Barnstaple, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-05-05 | £282,687 |
| 113 Yelland Road, Barnstaple, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2022-01-28 | £353,507 |
| 125 Yelland Road, Barnstaple, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £371,500 | 2021-12-02 | £370,717 |
EX31 3EE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in EX31 3EE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 58% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 155 |
| Full-Time Employee | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fremington Community Primary and Nursery School Beechfield Road , Fremington EX31 3DD | - not rated | 1,554 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fremington Primary School Beechfield Road , Fremington EX31 3DD | - not rated | 1,554 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Instow Community Primary and Pre-School Rectory Lane , Instow EX39 4LU | 3out of 4 | 1,935 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roundswell Community Primary Academy Roundswell School, Claypits Road , Roundswell EX31 3WJ | 3out of 4 | 4,013 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southmead School Wrafton Road , EX33 2BU | 3out of 4 | 4,120 yd | Foundation school | Yes | 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 | 4,064 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Braunton School and Community College Barton Lane , EX33 2BP | - not rated | 4,064 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SchoolsCompany North Devon Academy Springfield Court , Fishleigh Road EX31 3TD | - not rated | 4,313 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Shoreline Academy Fishleigh Road , EX31 3UD | - not rated | 4,313 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Devon Personalised Learning Service Springfield Court , Fishleigh Road EX31 3TD | - not rated | 4,609 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 69.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 69.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 69.6% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.