The postcode EX31 1BJ is located in North Devon, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EX31 1BJ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
EX31 1BJ 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 1BJ as Constrained city dwellers > Ageing city dwellers > Ageing communities and families.
The closest road name to EX31 1BJ is Butchers Row which is centered 33 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Queens Theatre and is 40 m away. The closest railway station is Barnstaple Rail Station, 770 m away.
The closest primary school to EX31 1BJ (for ages 11 and under) is Ashleigh CofE Primary School.
The local pub for residents of EX31 1BJ is The Panniers and is 73 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on November 25, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Alexanders Sandwich Bar and is 73 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on January 29, 2020.
100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for EX31 1BJ 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 1BJ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to EX31 1BJ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode EX31 1BJ
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| 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 1BJ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashleigh CofE Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 515 m | |
| Yeo Valley Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 544 m | |
| Pilton Infants' School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Outstanding (March 25, 2011) | 748 m |
| Pathfield School | Special school | 3-19 | Good (March 28, 2019) | 748 m |
| Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy | Academy | 7-11 | Good (January 25, 2018) | 748 m |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple | Academy | 2-11 | Good (June 6, 2019) | 857 m |
| Pilton Community College | Academy | 11-16 | Requires improvement (May 9, 2019) | 1.14 km |
| Petroc | College | 16-99 | Good (November 7, 2019) | 1.15 km |
| The Park Community School | Academy | 11-16 | 1.37 km | |
| Eden Park Academy | Academy | 2-11 | 1.41 km | |
| Newport Community School Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (February 11, 2015) | 1.49 km |
| The Lampard Community School | Special school | 5-16 | Good (July 19, 2017) | 1.7 km |
| Sticklepath Community Primary Academy | Academy | 2-11 | 1.77 km | |
| Orchard Vale Community School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (March 30, 2017) | 2.48 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) | 3.03 km |
| Roundswell Community Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 3.05 km | |
| Holywell Church of England School | Academy | 3-11 | 3.46 km | |
| Landkey Community Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | 4.03 km | |
| Goodleigh Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 8, 2016) | 4.05 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EX31 1BJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Annes Art and Community Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 5, 2014 | 0 m | |
| Artisarni | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 16, 2019 | 19 m | |
| Block | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 26, 2019 | 19 m | |
| East & West Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 20, 2018 | 19 m | |
| North Devon Chillies | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 25, 2019 | 19 m | |
| The Crafty Beer Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 13, 2020 | 19 m | |
| The Cupcakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 13, 2019 | 19 m | |
| Top Meadow Farm | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 7, 2021 | 19 m | |
| The Cream Tea Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 20, 2019 | 22 m | |
| Catch | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 29, 2021 | 33 m | |
| Grattons Butchers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 4, 2019 | 33 m | |
| Mrs Smudgers Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 9, 2021 | 33 m | |
| Wyborn Bros | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 18, 2010 | 33 m | |
| Alexanders Sandwich Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 29, 2020 | 73 m | |
| Giovannis | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 14, 2019 | 73 m | |
| The Panniers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 25, 2019 | 73 m | |
| Barnstaple Youth House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 4, 2008 | 77 m | |
| Escape Down the Rabbit Hole | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 26, 2019 | 77 m | |
| Gurkha Nepalese Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 19, 2019 | 77 m | |
| Rumours | Awaiting Inspection | 79 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EX31 1BJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Queens Theatre | 40 m | |
| Barclays Bank | 50 m | |
| Queen Street | 179 m | |
| Bear Street | 197 m | |
| Bus Station | 221 m | |
| Barnstaple Rail Station | 770 m | |
| Instow Ferry Landing | 9.23 km | |
| Instow Ferry Landing | 9.23 km | |
| Instow Ferry Landing | 9.24 km | |
| Exeter International Airport | 59.57 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EX31 1BJ - Data from Dec 2021
| Sowden Reservoir | 1.3 km | |
| Frankmarsh Wood | 1.32 km | |
| Anchor Wood | 1.81 km | |
| Ash Plantation | 1.83 km | |
| Tutshill Wood | 1.95 km | |
| Roborough Plantation | 2.16 km | |
| Larkbear Plantation | 2.25 km | |
| Stoneyard Wood | 2.26 km | |
| Stoneyard Plantation | 2.49 km | |
| Elmpark Copse | 2.5 km | |
| Shorleigh Wood | 2.88 km | |
| Blakewell Nursery Plantation | 2.96 km | |
| Hollamoor Clump | 2.99 km | |
| Pudnor Hill | 3.04 km | |
| Hartpiece Wood | 3.07 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for EX31 1BJ - 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 | 0% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% |
| Country | England |
| County | Devon |
| Latitude | 51.08032100 |
| Longitude | -4.05881600 |
| OS Easting | 255882 |
| OS Northing | 0133239 |
| 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: Ageing city dwellers Subgroup: Ageing communities and families |
| 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 | E33046281 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
North Devon 008 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
North Devon 008A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 7D1 |