Postcode EX31 1HX (North Devon)

Map showing EX31 1HX and nearby postcodes

The postcode EX31 1HX is located in North Devon, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EX31 1HX is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

EX31 1HX 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 1HX as Constrained city dwellers > Ageing city dwellers > Ageing communities and families.

The closest road name to EX31 1HX is High Street which is centered 17 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Queens Theatre and is 181 m away. The closest railway station is Barnstaple Rail Station, 781 m away.

The closest primary school to EX31 1HX (for ages 11 and under) is Yeo Valley Primary School.

Residents reported an average download speed of 39.1 Mbps and an average upload speed of 7.9 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 33.3% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Policing for EX31 1HX 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 1HX and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

High Street 17 m
Joy Street 95 m
Paiges Lane 97 m
Green Lane 99 m
Holland Street 100 m
Market Street 101 m
Butchers Row 113 m
Tuly Street 116 m
Cross Street 126 m
Bull Court 137 m
Castle Street 158 m
Boutport Street 171 m
Commercial Road 194 m
Castle Quay 223 m
North Walk 224 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EX31 1HX

Introduction January 1980
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 1HX - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Yeo Valley Primary School 614 m
Pilton Infants' School Outstanding
(March 25, 2011)
638 m
Pathfield School Good
(March 28, 2019)
638 m
Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy Good
(January 25, 2018)
638 m
Ashleigh CofE Primary School 660 m
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple Good
(June 6, 2019)
988 m
Pilton Community College Requires improvement
(May 9, 2019)
1.01 km
Petroc Good
(November 7, 2019)
1.12 km
The Park Community School 1.48 km
Eden Park Academy 1.56 km
Newport Community School Primary Academy Outstanding
(February 11, 2015)
1.62 km
Sticklepath Community Primary Academy 1.68 km
The Lampard Community School Good
(July 19, 2017)
1.85 km
Orchard Vale Community School Good
(March 30, 2017)
2.62 km
On Track Education Services Good
(July 12, 2018)
2.74 km
Roundswell Community Primary Academy 2.96 km
Bishops Tawton Primary School Good
(January 23, 2019)
3.12 km
Holywell Church of England School 3.51 km
Goodleigh Church of England Primary School Good
(November 8, 2016)
4.17 km
Landkey Community Primary Academy 4.18 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Barnstaple Bakery Retailers - other 5
Very Good
January 28, 2019
0 m
Boots The Chemists Ltd Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 16, 2008
0 m
Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 9, 2018
0 m
Marks And Spencer Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
March 14, 2006
0 m
The New Amsterdam Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 23, 2021
0 m
W H Smith Ltd Retailers - other Exempt
January 11, 2010
0 m
Lemon Next To The Pie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 26, 2019
25 m
Banburys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 8, 2020
35 m
Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 15, 2018
55 m
Karen's Crepe Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 25, 2019
55 m
Pannier Market Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
May 24, 2018
55 m
Poundland Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 28, 2015
55 m
Roly's Fudge Pantry Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
March 18, 2009
55 m
Waffles... mmmmmmmmm! Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
55 m
Wimpy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 1, 2018
55 m
New Look Retailers - other Exempt
December 2, 2010
56 m
Tarko Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 9, 2018
56 m
TK-Maxx Retailers - other 5
Very Good
January 26, 2016
56 m
Withecombes Retailers - other 5
Very Good
January 11, 2022
73 m
Boston Tea Party Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 20, 2019
82 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Queens Theatre Bus Stop/Station 181 m
Barclays Bank Bus Stop/Station 193 m
Green Lanes Bus Stop/Station 193 m
Green Lanes Bus Stop/Station 202 m
Mermaid Cross Bus Stop/Station 226 m
Barnstaple Rail Station Rail 781 m
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 9.12 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 9.12 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 9.13 km
Exeter International Airport Air 59.71 km

Nearby Nature

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

Frankmarsh Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.39 km
Sowden Reservoir Inland Water 1.44 km
Anchor Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.7 km
Tutshill Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.9 km
Ash Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.92 km
Roborough Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.19 km
Larkbear Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.24 km
Stoneyard Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.36 km
Elmpark Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.56 km
Stoneyard Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.59 km
Shorleigh Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.92 km
Blakewell Nursery Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.93 km
Hollamoor Clump Woodland Or Forest 2.98 km
Pudnor Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.03 km
Hartpiece Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.07 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 24.1 Mbps 39.1 Mbps 80 Mbps
Upload 1.3 Mbps 7.9 Mbps 20 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 8 1
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 20.3 2.1
30-300 Mbps 66.7% 79.8 20
300+ Mbps 33.3% - -

Location

Country England
County Devon
Latitude 51.08084500
Longitude -4.06072400
OS Easting 255750
OS Northing 0133301
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: 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 E33046279
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