Postcode EX31 1RJ (North Devon)

Map showing EX31 1RJ and nearby postcodes

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

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

The closest road name to EX31 1RJ is Rackfield Court which is centered 22 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Mermaid Cross and is 64 m away. The closest railway station is Barnstaple Rail Station, 1.02 km away.

The closest primary school to EX31 1RJ (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 1RJ is Bull And Bear and is 51 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on February 20, 2019.

Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Rackfield Court 22 m
Mermaid Walk 55 m
Pilton Causeway 109 m
George Street 124 m
Coronation Street 130 m
King Edward Street 153 m
Bull Court 157 m
Mills Way 176 m
Charles Street 191 m
Green Lane 191 m
Seventh Street 197 m
Joy Street 208 m
Rolle Street 219 m
Tuly Street 220 m
Vicarage Street 223 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EX31 1RJ

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 1RJ - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Pilton Infants' School Outstanding
(March 25, 2011)
443 m
Pathfield School Good
(March 28, 2019)
443 m
Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy Good
(January 25, 2018)
443 m
Yeo Valley Primary School 507 m
Ashleigh CofE Primary School 781 m
Pilton Community College Requires improvement
(May 9, 2019)
855 m
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple Good
(June 6, 2019)
989 m
Petroc Good
(November 7, 2019)
1.33 km
Eden Park Academy 1.61 km
The Park Community School 1.68 km
Newport Community School Primary Academy Outstanding
(February 11, 2015)
1.78 km
Sticklepath Community Primary Academy 1.83 km
The Lampard Community School Good
(July 19, 2017)
1.98 km
Orchard Vale Community School Good
(March 30, 2017)
2.64 km
On Track Education Services Good
(July 12, 2018)
2.92 km
Roundswell Community Primary Academy 3.1 km
Bishops Tawton Primary School Good
(January 23, 2019)
3.34 km
Holywell Church of England School 3.74 km
Goodleigh Church of England Primary School Good
(November 8, 2016)
4.1 km
Landkey Community Primary Academy 4.27 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Barnstaple Baptist Church Other catering premises 5
Very Good
December 3, 2015
51 m
Bull And Bear Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 20, 2019
51 m
Northgate News Retailers - other Exempt
June 30, 2005
51 m
Barnstaple Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 13, 2020
89 m
Happy Hares Nursery & Pre-School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
October 25, 2021
89 m
Grape Tree Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 4, 2015
107 m
So Sweet Retailers - other 5
Very Good
March 23, 2015
107 m
Green Lanes Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 22, 2018
116 m
Wilkinson Hardware Stores Retailers - other 5
Very Good
January 12, 2010
116 m
Savers Health & Beauty Retailers - other Exempt
March 27, 2019
123 m
The Kitchen Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
February 3, 2020
128 m
Cork And Bottle Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
November 27, 2019
135 m
Greggs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 15, 2019
135 m
Iceland Foods Plc Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
February 29, 2008
135 m
Barnstaple Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 25, 2019
145 m
Chico's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
February 1, 2022
145 m
Primark Stores Ltd Retailers - other Exempt
March 15, 2011
145 m
Waterstones Retailers - other Exempt
January 7, 2011
145 m
Ladybirds Daycare Ltd Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
February 27, 2020
165 m
Pilton Bridge Services Retailers - other 4
Good
August 28, 2008
165 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Mermaid Cross Bus Stop/Station 64 m
Green Lanes Bus Stop/Station 71 m
Green Lanes Bus Stop/Station 79 m
Texaco Garage Bus Stop/Station 239 m
Texaco Garage Bus Stop/Station 241 m
Barnstaple Rail Station Rail 1.02 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 9.23 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 9.23 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 9.24 km
Exeter International Airport Air 59.85 km

Nearby Nature

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

Frankmarsh Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.26 km
Sowden Reservoir Inland Water 1.46 km
Tutshill Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.66 km
Anchor Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.8 km
Ash Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.8 km
Roborough Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.99 km
Stoneyard Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.24 km
Larkbear Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.47 km
Stoneyard Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.49 km
Blakewell Nursery Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.69 km
Elmpark Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.79 km
Pudnor Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.8 km
Hartpiece Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.85 km
Blakewell Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.97 km
Springfield Copse Woodland Or Forest 3.13 km

Electricity Consumption

5 meters consuming 13,152 kWh - mean 2,630 kWh : median 2,201 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for EX31 1RJ - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Devon
Latitude 51.08295300
Longitude -4.06038400
OS Easting 255782
OS Northing 0133535
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 E33046282
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