The postcode EX31 1AL is located in North Devon, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in January 2008 and is an active postcode. EX31 1AL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
EX31 1AL is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.6 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of EX31 1AL as Constrained city dwellers > Challenged diversity > Hampered aspiration.
The closest road name to EX31 1AL is Queen Street which is centered 62 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Queen Street and is 76 m away. The closest railway station is Barnstaple Rail Station, 727 m away.
The closest primary school to EX31 1AL (for ages 11 and under) is Ashleigh CofE Primary School.
The local pub for residents of EX31 1AL is Lush Bar And Restaurant and is 41 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on November 22, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from Bramleys and is 55 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on February 23, 2022.
100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for EX31 1AL is covered by the Devon & Cornwall police force association and Devon is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to EX31 1AL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to EX31 1AL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode EX31 1AL
| Introduction | January 2008 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from EX31 1AL - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashleigh CofE Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 403 m | |
| Yeo Valley Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 565 m | |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple | Academy | 2-11 | Good (June 6, 2019) | 792 m |
| Pilton Infants' School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Outstanding (March 25, 2011) | 868 m |
| Pathfield School | Special school | 3-19 | Good (March 28, 2019) | 868 m |
| Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy | Academy | 7-11 | Good (January 25, 2018) | 868 m |
| Petroc | College | 16-99 | Good (November 7, 2019) | 1.14 km |
| The Park Community School | Academy | 11-16 | 1.25 km | |
| Pilton Community College | Academy | 11-16 | Requires improvement (May 9, 2019) | 1.26 km |
| Eden Park Academy | Academy | 2-11 | 1.31 km | |
| Newport Community School Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (February 11, 2015) | 1.36 km |
| The Lampard Community School | Special school | 5-16 | Good (July 19, 2017) | 1.59 km |
| Sticklepath Community Primary Academy | Academy | 2-11 | 1.8 km | |
| Orchard Vale Community School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (March 30, 2017) | 2.39 km |
| On Track Education Services | Special school | 7-18 | Good (July 12, 2018) | 2.81 km |
| Bishops Tawton Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 23, 2019) | 2.92 km |
| Roundswell Community Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 3.08 km | |
| Holywell Church of England School | Academy | 3-11 | 3.37 km | |
| Landkey Community Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | 3.92 km | |
| Goodleigh Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 8, 2016) | 4 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EX31 1AL - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lush Bar And Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 22, 2018 | 41 m | |
| Oxfam | Exempt July 21, 2009 | 41 m | |
| Roots Barnstaple | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 24, 2021 | 41 m | |
| The Boutport Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 16, 2021 | 41 m | |
| Rumours | Awaiting Inspection | 45 m | |
| The Horse and Groom | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 27, 2019 | 45 m | |
| Central Cinema | Exempt August 19, 2005 | 49 m | |
| Coopers Carvery at The Rising Sun | Awaiting Inspection | 49 m | |
| Bramleys | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 23, 2022 | 55 m | |
| Vacant Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 3, 2018 | 64 m | |
| Barum Takeaway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 5, 2019 | 86 m | |
| Beatsworkin Coffee n Skate | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 28, 2015 | 86 m | |
| Coco Meraki | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 12, 2022 | 86 m | |
| The Corner Sandwich Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 5, 2022 | 86 m | |
| Catch | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 29, 2021 | 100 m | |
| Grattons Butchers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 4, 2019 | 100 m | |
| Mrs Smudgers Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 9, 2021 | 100 m | |
| Wyborn Bros | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 18, 2010 | 100 m | |
| Old School Coffee House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 9, 2020 | 105 m | |
| SE Space | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 9, 2021 | 105 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EX31 1AL - Data from Apr 2022
| Queen Street | 76 m | |
| Barclays Bank | 96 m | |
| Bus Station | 99 m | |
| Bus Station | 103 m | |
| Bus Station | 105 m | |
| Barnstaple Rail Station | 727 m | |
| Instow Ferry Landing | 9.27 km | |
| Instow Ferry Landing | 9.27 km | |
| Instow Ferry Landing | 9.28 km | |
| Exeter International Airport | 59.45 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EX31 1AL - Data from Dec 2021
| Sowden Reservoir | 1.22 km | |
| Frankmarsh Wood | 1.32 km | |
| Ash Plantation | 1.81 km | |
| Anchor Wood | 1.87 km | |
| Tutshill Wood | 2.04 km | |
| Larkbear Plantation | 2.2 km | |
| Roborough Plantation | 2.2 km | |
| Stoneyard Wood | 2.24 km | |
| Elmpark Copse | 2.41 km | |
| Stoneyard Plantation | 2.46 km | |
| Shorleigh Wood | 2.81 km | |
| Hollamoor Clump | 2.95 km | |
| Blakewell Nursery Plantation | 3.04 km | |
| Pudnor Hill | 3.11 km | |
| Hartpiece Wood | 3.13 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for EX31 1AL - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| County | Devon |
| Latitude | 51.07948600 |
| Longitude | -4.05769400 |
| OS Easting | 255958 |
| OS Northing | 0133144 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Devon & Cornwall |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
North Devon |
| County Electorial Division | Barnstaple North ED |
| Electoral Ward | Barnstaple Central |
| Local Authority District | North Devon |
| Region / Government Office Region | South West |
| European Electoral Region | South West |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Heart of the South West Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Devon and Cornwall |
| International Territorial Level Code | E07000043 |
| Travel To Work Area | Barnstaple |
| NHS England Region | South West |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Devon |
| Cancer Alliance | Peninsula |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
South West |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Devon |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Devon CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Constrained city dwellers Group: Challenged diversity Subgroup: Hampered aspiration |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Barnstaple BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33046289 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
North Devon 008 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
North Devon 008A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 7A2 |