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Affluence in EX31 2JQ

How EX31 2JQ ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.

Neighbourhood
Roundswell & Landkey
Council
North Devon
Region
South West
Neighbourhood population
2,003 (2024)
Deprivation

How well off EX31 2JQ is

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the EX31 2JQ area scores 6.0 out of 10, placing it close to the middle of the range for England. Its lowest-scoring category is barriers to housing and services (3.0 out of 10). Scores are ranked within England only, so they can’t be compared across UK nations.

Overall score
6.0/ 10
Most deprivedLeast deprived
By category, lowest first
  • Barriers to housing and services3.0
  • Income5.0
  • Employment5.0
  • Education and skills5.0
  • Children in low-income families5.0
  • Health and disability7.0
  • Crime7.0
  • Older people in low-income households9.0
  • Living environment10.0
Income

Household income

Average yearly household income before tax (2022/23), estimated for local neighbourhoods.

Annual income
£53,992
Before tax, all sources
England
£55,856
Below the national average
Higher than
52%
Of neighbourhoods in England and Wales
Work

Who is in work

60.1% of adults in the EX31 2JQ area are in work, broadly in line with the England average of 55.7%. 25.1% are retired and 4.2% are full-time students.

EX31 2JQEngland
Employee, full-time34.7%34.3%
Employee, part-time15.1%11.9%
Self-employed10.3%9.5%
Unemployed1.7%2.9%
Full-time student4.2%7.9%
Retired25.1%21.5%
Looking after home or family4.2%4.8%
Long-term sick or disabled3.3%4.1%
Other1.4%3.1%
Occupations

Social grade

35.5% of adults in the EX31 2JQ area work in managerial or professional jobs, broadly in line with the England average of 33.2%.

EX31 2JQEngland
Higher managerial & professional11.3%13.2%
Lower managerial & professional24.2%19.9%
Intermediate13.9%11.4%
Small employers & self-employed13.1%10.6%
Lower supervisory & technical6.1%5.3%
Semi-routine13.5%11.3%
Routine8.9%12%
Never worked & long-term unemployed5%8.5%
Full-time students3.9%7.7%
Education

Highest qualification

33.3% of adults in the EX31 2JQ area hold a degree or equivalent, broadly in line with the England average of 33.9%. 13.4% have no qualifications.

EX31 2JQEngland
Degree level or above33.3%33.9%
A level or equivalent20%16.9%
GCSE grade 4/C or above14.8%13.3%
Below GCSE grade 4/C10.3%9.7%
Apprenticeship6.6%5.3%
Other qualifications1.6%2.8%
No qualifications13.4%18.1%
About these figures

Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around EX31 2JQ (Roundswell & Landkey) (about 2,003 residents).

Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.

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