Poundfield Close Fremington, North Devon
5 addresses across 2 postcodes (EX31), about 30 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 27500788.
- Sales: 3 recorded sales since 1995; in 2002 the median was £156,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 2 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in North Devon costs £2,642 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 64% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Barnstaple, about 3.9 km (2.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 210 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 3.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 15 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Fremington Medical Centre, about 250 m away.
- People: About 820 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 80% of households owned their home and 29% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 4 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | £156,000 | £156,000 | £156,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £89,950 | £89,950 | £89,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jan 2024 | 2 EX31 2NZ | Detached | £280,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 30 Sep 2002 | 1 EX31 2NZ | Detached | £156,000 | |
| 16 Sep 1999 | 1 EX31 2NZ | Detached | £89,950 |
Energy performance certificates
2 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 87 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (2). Built: 1976-1982 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (1); owner-occupied (1).
Council tax
What each band costs in North Devon in 2026-27: Band D £2,642 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,761 | £2,055 | £2,349 | £2,642 | £3,229 | £3,817 | £4,404 | £5,284 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (48% of about 790 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 53 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 1 low and 0 very low.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| EX31 2NZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| EX31 2NY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 15 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX31 2NY | 100% | 64% | 64% | 0% |
| EX31 2NZ | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Barnstaple 609,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Chapelton (Devon) 160 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.9 km (5.6 miles) | |
| Umberleigh 54,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 12.6 km (7.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 9 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Taw Meadow Fremington | 140 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Barnstaple | 4.4 km (2.8 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Instow Ferry Landing | 4.9 km (3.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | MFG Charging Station | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Exeter International Airport EXT | 62.1 km (39 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 65.2 km (40 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Fremington Medical Centre | 250 m |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Hillcrest Smiles Limited | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Hospital | North Devon District Hospital | 5.4 km (3.3 miles) |
| Police station | Barnstaple Police Station | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | MFG - Roundswell Services Cashzone | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9,480 m² | 210 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 930 m² | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9,850 m² | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Mill Hill Allotments 7,050 m² | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.9 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Fremington Manor House Including Entrance Gateway Attached to West Side, a listed building (Grade II*), 490 m (0.3 miles) north-west. 27 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Fremington Manor House Including Entrance Gateway Attached to West Side | Listed building, Grade II* | 490 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Church of St Peter | Listed building, Grade II* | 540 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Gazebo on North Side of Fremington Manor Gardens | Listed building, Grade II* | 610 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Fremington Pill | Tidal water | 620 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Cock's Moor | Wood | 800 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Claypit Coverts | Wood | 820 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Saltpill Duck Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Home Farm Marsh | Wetland | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Tent Hill | Hill | 4.9 km (3 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 3.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.1 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 5 | 5 |
None of the street's 5 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for North Devon: see them on the North Devon page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fremington Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 660 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| Roundswell Community Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byeways Bowling Club EX31 2PP | Other catering premises | 220 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jul 2005 |
| The Fox EX31 2NT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 270 m | 5 Very good | 28 Aug 2026 |
| New Inn EX31 2NT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 270 m | 5 Very good | 16 Apr 2025 |
| Han Court Chinese Restaurant EX31 2NX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 5 Very good | 6 Oct 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Mill Hill (2); On or near Springfield Crescent (1); On or near Poundfield Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 59 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 43% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 80% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 64% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 4% | 1% |
| Social rented | 7% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 41% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 48% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 24% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 66% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 81% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 29% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 24% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Byeways Close · Cleave Park · Byways Close · Broadway · Broady Strap · Regent Close · Rooks Nest · Redlands Road · Springfield Crescent · Taw Meadow Crescent · Taw View · Park Close
All the streets in EX31 and across North Devon.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.