Postcode EX31 1LZ (North Devon)

Map showing EX31 1LZ and nearby postcodes

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

EX31 1LZ 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 1LZ as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Ageing rural flat tenants.

The closest road name to EX31 1LZ is Riverside Road which is centered 90 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Business Park and is 383 m away. The closest railway station is Barnstaple Rail Station, 1.66 km away.

The closest primary school to EX31 1LZ (for ages 11 and under) is Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on January 25, 2018.

The local pub for residents of EX31 1LZ is Windsor Arms and is 942 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on January 24, 2020.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Riverside Road 90 m
Benning Court 187 m
Pilland Way 251 m
Upcott Avenue 272 m
Braunton Road 466 m
A39 3.68 km
A399 12.53 km
A30 71.34 km
A38 122.24 km
A361 132.4 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode EX31 1LZ

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 1LZ - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Pilton Community College Requires improvement
(May 9, 2019)
887 m
Pilton Infants' School Outstanding
(March 25, 2011)
1.19 km
Pathfield School Good
(March 28, 2019)
1.19 km
Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy Good
(January 25, 2018)
1.19 km
Sticklepath Community Primary Academy 1.25 km
Petroc Good
(November 7, 2019)
1.53 km
Yeo Valley Primary School 1.93 km
Ashleigh CofE Primary School 2.1 km
Roundswell Community Primary Academy 2.15 km
On Track Education Services Good
(July 12, 2018)
2.3 km
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple Good
(June 6, 2019)
2.42 km
The Park Community School 2.67 km
Newport Community School Primary Academy Outstanding
(February 11, 2015)
2.97 km
Eden Park Academy 3 km
The Lampard Community School Good
(July 19, 2017)
3.23 km
Fremington Primary School 3.67 km
Orchard Vale Community School Good
(March 30, 2017)
4.06 km
Bishops Tawton Primary School Good
(January 23, 2019)
4.07 km
Holywell Church of England School 4.07 km
Marwood School Outstanding
(April 29, 2008)
5.06 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
The Pitstop Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
November 27, 2019
79 m
Pig and Olive Barnstaple Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
March 4, 2022
115 m
Authentic Kapoor's Mobile caterer Awaiting Inspection
241 m
Hungry Tums Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
January 7, 2022
241 m
Absolute Training and Nutrition Retailers - other Exempt
August 9, 2017
245 m
Big Baps 2 Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
April 21, 2021
277 m
Greggs Retailers - other 5
Very Good
October 24, 2018
299 m
Bookers Cash And Carry Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
February 14, 2008
302 m
Outside In Rollerdrome Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 4, 2022
309 m
Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 3, 2018
373 m
Lets Go Retailers - other 5
Very Good
January 10, 2017
373 m
Next Steps at Parker Hannifin Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 13, 2020
384 m
Barnstaple Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
November 22, 2018
408 m
Coffee Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 4, 2020
699 m
Pilton Community College School/college/university 5
Very Good
March 17, 2022
887 m
Windsor Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
January 24, 2020
942 m
Barnstaple Rugby Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
January 22, 2010
992 m
United Services Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
June 7, 2011
992 m
Barnstaple Town Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
January 12, 2013
1.1 km
Civic Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 11, 2019
1.1 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Business Park Bus Stop/Station 383 m
Business Park Bus Stop/Station 419 m
Two Rivers Industrial Estate Bus Stop/Station 773 m
Two Rivers Industrial Estate Bus Stop/Station 787 m
Community College Bus Stop/Station 868 m
Barnstaple Rail Station Rail 1.66 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 8 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 8 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 8.01 km
Exeter International Airport Air 61.03 km

Nearby Nature

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

Anchor Wood Woodland Or Forest 890 m
Tutshill Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.15 km
Springfield Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.26 km
Claypit Covert Woodland Or Forest 2.4 km
Penhill Ridge Wetland 2.49 km
Larkbear Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.5 km
Claypit Coverts Woodland Or Forest 2.59 km
Frankmarsh Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.6 km
Old Covert Woodland Or Forest 2.8 km
Rook's Bridge Covert Woodland Or Forest 2.85 km
Sowden Reservoir Inland Water 2.88 km
Cholwell Woods Woodland Or Forest 2.88 km
Horridge Covert Woodland Or Forest 2.89 km
Cock's Moor Woodland Or Forest 2.96 km
Bassett's Ridge Wetland 2.96 km

Location

Country England
County Devon
Latitude 51.08421400
Longitude -4.08070700
OS Easting 254361
OS Northing 0133715
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 E33046303
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