Postcode EX31 1LY (North Devon)

Map showing EX31 1LY and nearby postcodes

The postcode EX31 1LY is located in North Devon, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EX31 1LY is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

EX31 1LY is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.5 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 1LY as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Ageing rural flat tenants.

The closest road name to EX31 1LY is Benning Court which is centered 125 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Business Park and is 532 m away. The closest railway station is Barnstaple Rail Station, 1.96 km away.

The closest primary school to EX31 1LY (for ages 11 and under) is Sticklepath Community Primary Academy.

The local pub for residents of EX31 1LY is Windsor Arms and is 1.12 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on January 24, 2020.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Benning Court 125 m
Upcott Avenue 333 m
Riverside Road 354 m
Braunton Road 693 m
A39 3.99 km
A399 12.74 km
A30 71.65 km
A38 122.42 km
A361 132.64 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode EX31 1LY

Introduction January 1980
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day

Local Schools

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

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Pilton Community College Requires improvement
(May 9, 2019)
1.09 km
Sticklepath Community Primary Academy 1.4 km
Pilton Infants' School Outstanding
(March 25, 2011)
1.45 km
Pathfield School Good
(March 28, 2019)
1.45 km
Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy Good
(January 25, 2018)
1.45 km
Petroc Good
(November 7, 2019)
1.79 km
Roundswell Community Primary Academy 2.13 km
Yeo Valley Primary School 2.21 km
On Track Education Services Good
(July 12, 2018)
2.37 km
Ashleigh CofE Primary School 2.4 km
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple Good
(June 6, 2019)
2.71 km
The Park Community School 2.97 km
Newport Community School Primary Academy Outstanding
(February 11, 2015)
3.28 km
Eden Park Academy 3.31 km
Fremington Primary School 3.48 km
The Lampard Community School Good
(July 19, 2017)
3.54 km
Holywell Church of England School 4.29 km
Bishops Tawton Primary School Good
(January 23, 2019)
4.34 km
Orchard Vale Community School Good
(March 30, 2017)
4.36 km
Marwood School Outstanding
(April 29, 2008)
4.96 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Bookers Cash And Carry Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
February 14, 2008
181 m
The Pitstop Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
November 27, 2019
229 m
Authentic Kapoor's Mobile caterer Awaiting Inspection
330 m
Hungry Tums Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
January 7, 2022
330 m
Pig and Olive Barnstaple Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
March 4, 2022
418 m
Outside In Rollerdrome Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 4, 2022
440 m
Absolute Training and Nutrition Retailers - other Exempt
August 9, 2017
456 m
Big Baps 2 Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
April 21, 2021
525 m
Greggs Retailers - other 5
Very Good
October 24, 2018
533 m
Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 3, 2018
605 m
Lets Go Retailers - other 5
Very Good
January 10, 2017
605 m
Barnstaple Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
November 22, 2018
666 m
Next Steps at Parker Hannifin Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 13, 2020
691 m
Coffee Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 4, 2020
982 m
Pilton Community College School/college/university 5
Very Good
March 17, 2022
1.09 km
Windsor Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
January 24, 2020
1.12 km
Barnstaple Rugby Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
January 22, 2010
1.29 km
United Services Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
June 7, 2011
1.29 km
John Hill Eggs Retailers - other Exempt
April 18, 2011
1.32 km
Sticklebricks Pre-School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 2, 2011
1.34 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Business Park Bus Stop/Station 532 m
Business Park Bus Stop/Station 590 m
Lions House Bus Stop/Station 1.08 km
Tarka Holiday Park Bus Stop/Station 1.1 km
Lions House Bus Stop/Station 1.1 km
Barnstaple Rail Station Rail 1.96 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 7.82 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 7.82 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 7.83 km
Exeter International Airport Air 61.32 km

Nearby Nature

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

Anchor Wood Woodland Or Forest 998 m
Springfield Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.06 km
Penhill Ridge Wetland 2.19 km
Tutshill Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.26 km
Claypit Covert Woodland Or Forest 2.36 km
Claypit Coverts Woodland Or Forest 2.5 km
Cholwell Woods Woodland Or Forest 2.6 km
Horridge Covert Woodland Or Forest 2.64 km
Bassett's Ridge Wetland 2.67 km
Larkbear Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.7 km
Old Covert Woodland Or Forest 2.84 km
Rook's Bridge Covert Woodland Or Forest 2.84 km
Frankmarsh Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.86 km
Cock's Moor Woodland Or Forest 2.88 km
Mainstone Covert Woodland Or Forest 2.98 km

Location

Country England
County Devon
Latitude 51.08543900
Longitude -4.08464600
OS Easting 254089
OS Northing 0133859
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
20844
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Devon & Cornwall

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
North Devon
County Electorial Division Barnstaple North ED
Electoral Ward Barnstaple with Pilton
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: Rural residents
Group: Rural tenants
Subgroup: Ageing rural flat tenants
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 E33046304
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
North Devon 007
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
North Devon 007A
Output Area / Small Area 1B3