Postcode EX31 1EU (North Devon)

Map showing EX31 1EU and nearby postcodes

The postcode EX31 1EU is located in North Devon, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in June 1981 and is an active postcode. EX31 1EU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

EX31 1EU 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 1EU as Constrained city dwellers > Challenged diversity > Transitional Eastern European neighbourhood.

The closest road name to EX31 1EU is The Strand which is centered 12 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Queens Theatre and is 217 m away. The closest railway station is Barnstaple Rail Station, 583 m away.

The closest primary school to EX31 1EU (for ages 11 and under) is Ashleigh CofE Primary School.

The local pub for residents of EX31 1EU is The Watergate and is 0 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on February 11, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Fireaway Designer Pizza and is 0 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on November 18, 2021.

Residents reported an average download speed of 28 Mbps and an average upload speed of 4.3 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 14.3% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 71.4% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps. 14.3% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.9 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for EX31 1EU is covered by the Devon & Cornwall police force association and Devon is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to EX31 1EU and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to EX31 1EU, and the approximate distance away.

The Strand 12 m
Maiden Street 82 m
Cross Street 99 m
The Square 126 m
Paiges Lane 144 m
Wells Street 165 m
Diamond Street 168 m
Commercial Road 177 m
Castle Street 179 m
Holland Street 183 m
Butchers Row 186 m
Market Street 207 m
High Street 211 m
Silver Street 222 m
Castle Quay 229 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EX31 1EU

Introduction June 1981
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from EX31 1EU - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Ashleigh CofE Primary School 555 m
Yeo Valley Primary School 728 m
Pilton Infants' School Outstanding
(March 25, 2011)
856 m
Pathfield School Good
(March 28, 2019)
856 m
Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy Good
(January 25, 2018)
856 m
Petroc Good
(November 7, 2019)
964 m
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple Good
(June 6, 2019)
981 m
Pilton Community College Requires improvement
(May 9, 2019)
1.21 km
The Park Community School 1.27 km
Newport Community School Primary Academy Outstanding
(February 11, 2015)
1.45 km
Eden Park Academy 1.48 km
Sticklepath Community Primary Academy 1.61 km
The Lampard Community School Good
(July 19, 2017)
1.69 km
Orchard Vale Community School Good
(March 30, 2017)
2.56 km
On Track Education Services Good
(July 12, 2018)
2.63 km
Roundswell Community Primary Academy 2.89 km
Bishops Tawton Primary School Good
(January 23, 2019)
2.9 km
Holywell Church of England School 3.29 km
Landkey Community Primary Academy 4.05 km
Goodleigh Church of England Primary School Good
(November 8, 2016)
4.19 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EX31 1EU - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Dhaba Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
0 m
Fireaway Designer Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
November 18, 2021
0 m
Honeymoon Chinese And Thai Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 22, 2019
0 m
Moghul Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
0 m
Queen Annes Cafe On The Strand Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 9, 2018
0 m
Tea by the Taw Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 21, 2018
0 m
The Watergate Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 11, 2019
0 m
Ali's Alcove Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
October 4, 2018
75 m
Everest Gurkha Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
March 28, 2019
75 m
Fatbelly Freds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
75 m
Jatujak Oriental Food Shop Retailers - other 4
Good
August 3, 2021
75 m
Maiden Arch by Robert Bryant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
March 31, 2022
75 m
Silver Tree Thai Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 2, 2022
75 m
Holland And Barrett Ltd Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 28, 2015
80 m
Latitude 48 Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
July 25, 2019
80 m
Millets Retailers - other Exempt
October 13, 2010
80 m
Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
March 20, 2014
80 m
The Brew House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 29, 2021
80 m
British Heart Foundation Retailers - other Exempt
October 8, 2009
87 m
Youings Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 6, 2007
87 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EX31 1EU - Data from Apr 2022

Queens Theatre Bus Stop/Station 217 m
Barclays Bank Bus Stop/Station 218 m
Imperial Hotel Bus Stop/Station 232 m
Bus Station Bus Stop/Station 248 m
Bus Station Bus Stop/Station 250 m
Barnstaple Rail Station Rail 583 m
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 9.08 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 9.08 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 9.09 km
Exeter International Airport Air 59.55 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EX31 1EU - Data from Dec 2021

Sowden Reservoir Inland Water 1.4 km
Frankmarsh Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.5 km
Anchor Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.68 km
Ash Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2 km
Larkbear Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.06 km
Tutshill Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.11 km
Elmpark Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.34 km
Roborough Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.35 km
Stoneyard Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.43 km
Stoneyard Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.65 km
Shorleigh Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.71 km
Hollamoor Clump Woodland Or Forest 2.8 km
Blakewell Nursery Plantation Woodland Or Forest 3.13 km
Claypit Covert Woodland Or Forest 3.18 km
Old Covert Woodland Or Forest 3.19 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for EX31 1EU - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 22.2 Mbps 28 Mbps 78.12 Mbps
Upload 1 Mbps 4.3 Mbps 18.05 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 2 0
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 14.3% 20 1
30-300 Mbps 57.1% 78 18
300+ Mbps 14.3% - -

Gas Consumption

16 meters consuming 200,570 kWh - mean 12,536 kWh : median 10,332 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for EX31 1EU - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Devon
Latitude 51.07887500
Longitude -4.06023700
OS Easting 255778
OS Northing 0133081
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
2291
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Devon & Cornwall

Government

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

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E07000043
Travel To Work Area Barnstaple

NHS

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

2011 Census

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 E33046284
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