The postcode EX31 1BU is located in North Devon, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EX31 1BU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
EX31 1BU 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 1BU as Constrained city dwellers > Challenged diversity > Transitional Eastern European neighbourhood.
The closest road name to EX31 1BU is Joy Street which is centered 37 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Queens Theatre and is 102 m away. The closest railway station is Barnstaple Rail Station, 855 m away.
The closest primary school to EX31 1BU (for ages 11 and under) is Yeo Valley Primary School.
The local pub for residents of EX31 1BU is Royal Exchange and is 16 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on March 1, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Anatolia and is 34 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on February 27, 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 1BU 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 1BU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to EX31 1BU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode EX31 1BU
| 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 1BU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yeo Valley Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 489 m | |
| Ashleigh CofE Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 576 m | |
| Pilton Infants' School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Outstanding (March 25, 2011) | 662 m |
| Pathfield School | Special school | 3-19 | Good (March 28, 2019) | 662 m |
| Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy | Academy | 7-11 | Good (January 25, 2018) | 662 m |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple | Academy | 2-11 | Good (June 6, 2019) | 864 m |
| Pilton Community College | Academy | 11-16 | Requires improvement (May 9, 2019) | 1.06 km |
| Petroc | College | 16-99 | Good (November 7, 2019) | 1.22 km |
| Eden Park Academy | Academy | 2-11 | 1.45 km | |
| The Park Community School | Academy | 11-16 | 1.46 km | |
| Newport Community School Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (February 11, 2015) | 1.56 km |
| The Lampard Community School | Special school | 5-16 | Good (July 19, 2017) | 1.77 km |
| Sticklepath Community Primary Academy | Academy | 2-11 | 1.81 km | |
| Orchard Vale Community School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (March 30, 2017) | 2.5 km |
| On Track Education Services | Special school | 7-18 | Good (July 12, 2018) | 2.86 km |
| Roundswell Community Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 3.09 km | |
| Bishops Tawton Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 23, 2019) | 3.12 km |
| Holywell Church of England School | Academy | 3-11 | 3.55 km | |
| Goodleigh Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 8, 2016) | 4.04 km |
| Landkey Community Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | 4.09 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EX31 1BU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pancake Shop | Awaiting Inspection | 15 m | |
| Grumpys Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 16, 2022 | 16 m | |
| Oramus & Clay | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 14, 2020 | 16 m | |
| Royal Exchange | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 1, 2019 | 16 m | |
| The Binge Box | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 16, 2022 | 16 m | |
| Anatolia | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 27, 2020 | 34 m | |
| Queens Theatre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 31, 2019 | 34 m | |
| The Corner House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 17, 2008 | 34 m | |
| Barnstaple Youth House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 4, 2008 | 37 m | |
| Escape Down the Rabbit Hole | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 26, 2019 | 37 m | |
| Gurkha Nepalese Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 19, 2019 | 37 m | |
| Spar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 28, 2015 | 45 m | |
| Withecombes | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 11, 2022 | 62 m | |
| Alexanders Sandwich Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 29, 2020 | 75 m | |
| Giovannis | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 14, 2019 | 75 m | |
| The Panniers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 25, 2019 | 75 m | |
| Harry's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 18, 2021 | 86 m | |
| Nisa | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 16, 2009 | 86 m | |
| New Look | Exempt December 2, 2010 | 87 m | |
| Tarko Lounge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 9, 2018 | 87 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EX31 1BU - Data from Apr 2022
| Queens Theatre | 102 m | |
| Barclays Bank | 114 m | |
| Green Lanes | 146 m | |
| Green Lanes | 156 m | |
| Bear Street | 183 m | |
| Barnstaple Rail Station | 855 m | |
| Instow Ferry Landing | 9.25 km | |
| Instow Ferry Landing | 9.25 km | |
| Instow Ferry Landing | 9.26 km | |
| Exeter International Airport | 59.64 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EX31 1BU - Data from Dec 2021
| Frankmarsh Wood | 1.27 km | |
| Sowden Reservoir | 1.32 km | |
| Ash Plantation | 1.79 km | |
| Anchor Wood | 1.83 km | |
| Tutshill Wood | 1.85 km | |
| Roborough Plantation | 2.09 km | |
| Stoneyard Wood | 2.23 km | |
| Larkbear Plantation | 2.33 km | |
| Stoneyard Plantation | 2.46 km | |
| Elmpark Copse | 2.59 km | |
| Blakewell Nursery Plantation | 2.87 km | |
| Pudnor Hill | 2.95 km | |
| Shorleigh Wood | 2.98 km | |
| Hartpiece Wood | 2.99 km | |
| Hollamoor Clump | 3.07 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for EX31 1BU - 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 | 51.08118200 |
| Longitude | -4.05894000 |
| OS Easting | 255876 |
| OS Northing | 0133335 |
| 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: Transitional Eastern European neighbourhood |
| 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 | E33046285 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
North Devon 008 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
North Devon 008A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 7A1 |