The postcode EX31 1HQ is located in North Devon, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in February 2004.EX31 1HQ is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
EX31 1HQ 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 1HQ as Constrained city dwellers > Challenged diversity > Transitional Eastern European neighbourhood.
The closest road name to EX31 1HQ is Maiden Street which is centered 38 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Barclays Bank and is 161 m away. The closest railway station is Barnstaple Rail Station, 630 m away.
The closest primary school to EX31 1HQ (for ages 11 and under) is Ashleigh CofE Primary School.
The local pub for residents of EX31 1HQ is The Southgate and is 52 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on September 17, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Ali's Alcove and is 37 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on October 4, 2018.
Policing for EX31 1HQ 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 1HQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to EX31 1HQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode EX31 1HQ
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | February 2004 |
| User Type | Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from EX31 1HQ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashleigh CofE Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 484 m | |
| Yeo Valley Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 667 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 |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple | Academy | 2-11 | Good (June 6, 2019) | 904 m |
| Petroc | College | 16-99 | Good (November 7, 2019) | 1.03 km |
| Pilton Community College | Academy | 11-16 | Requires improvement (May 9, 2019) | 1.24 km |
| The Park Community School | Academy | 11-16 | 1.25 km | |
| Newport Community School Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (February 11, 2015) | 1.4 km |
| Eden Park Academy | Academy | 2-11 | 1.4 km | |
| The Lampard Community School | Special school | 5-16 | Good (July 19, 2017) | 1.64 km |
| Sticklepath Community Primary Academy | Academy | 2-11 | 1.69 km | |
| Orchard Vale Community School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (March 30, 2017) | 2.49 km |
| On Track Education Services | Special school | 7-18 | Good (July 12, 2018) | 2.7 km |
| Bishops Tawton Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 23, 2019) | 2.9 km |
| Roundswell Community Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 2.97 km | |
| Holywell Church of England School | Academy | 3-11 | 3.31 km | |
| Landkey Community Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | 3.98 km | |
| Goodleigh Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 8, 2016) | 4.11 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EX31 1HQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ali's Alcove | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 4, 2018 | 37 m | |
| Everest Gurkha Chef | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 28, 2019 | 37 m | |
| Fatbelly Freds | Awaiting Inspection | 37 m | |
| Jatujak Oriental Food Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 3, 2021 | 37 m | |
| Maiden Arch by Robert Bryant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 31, 2022 | 37 m | |
| Silver Tree Thai Cuisine | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 2, 2022 | 37 m | |
| Royal Fortescue Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2019 | 52 m | |
| The Bank | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2019 | 52 m | |
| The Southgate | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 17, 2021 | 52 m | |
| British Heart Foundation | Exempt October 8, 2009 | 56 m | |
| Youings | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 6, 2007 | 56 m | |
| Lilicos | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 28, 2019 | 61 m | |
| Treat Time | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 6, 2019 | 61 m | |
| Old School Coffee House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 9, 2020 | 65 m | |
| SE Space | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 9, 2021 | 65 m | |
| Central Cinema | Exempt August 19, 2005 | 73 m | |
| Coopers Carvery at The Rising Sun | Awaiting Inspection | 73 m | |
| Lush Bar And Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 22, 2018 | 74 m | |
| Oxfam | Exempt July 21, 2009 | 74 m | |
| Roots Barnstaple | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 24, 2021 | 74 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EX31 1HQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Barclays Bank | 161 m | |
| Queens Theatre | 164 m | |
| Bus Station | 174 m | |
| Bus Station | 176 m | |
| Bus Station | 181 m | |
| Barnstaple Rail Station | 630 m | |
| Instow Ferry Landing | 9.15 km | |
| Instow Ferry Landing | 9.15 km | |
| Instow Ferry Landing | 9.17 km | |
| Exeter International Airport | 59.5 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EX31 1HQ - Data from Dec 2021
| Sowden Reservoir | 1.32 km | |
| Frankmarsh Wood | 1.43 km | |
| Anchor Wood | 1.76 km | |
| Ash Plantation | 1.92 km | |
| Tutshill Wood | 2.09 km | |
| Larkbear Plantation | 2.11 km | |
| Roborough Plantation | 2.3 km | |
| Elmpark Copse | 2.35 km | |
| Stoneyard Wood | 2.36 km | |
| Stoneyard Plantation | 2.57 km | |
| Shorleigh Wood | 2.74 km | |
| Hollamoor Clump | 2.85 km | |
| Blakewell Nursery Plantation | 3.11 km | |
| Pudnor Hill | 3.19 km | |
| Hartpiece Wood | 3.22 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Devon |
| Latitude | 51.07902000 |
| Longitude | -4.05915800 |
| OS Easting | 255854 |
| OS Northing | 0133095 |
| 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 | E33046286 |
| 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 |