Postcode EX31 1RX (North Devon)

Map showing EX31 1RX and nearby postcodes

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

EX31 1RX 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 1RX as Constrained city dwellers > Challenged diversity > Hampered aspiration.

The closest road name to EX31 1RX is Boutport Street which is centered 14 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Queens Theatre and is 47 m away. The closest railway station is Barnstaple Rail Station, 839 m away.

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

The local pub for residents of EX31 1RX is The Panniers and is 0 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on November 25, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Alexanders Sandwich Bar and is 0 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on January 29, 2020.

Residents reported an average download speed of 49.5 Mbps and an average upload speed of 10.6 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Boutport Street 14 m
Market Street 88 m
Butchers Row 91 m
Joy Street 106 m
Green Lane 118 m
Malletts Lane 128 m
Bull Court 134 m
Queen Street 136 m
Vicarage Lawn 156 m
High Street 170 m
Seventh Street 202 m
Silver Street 206 m
Vicarage Street 209 m
Hardaway Head 213 m
Wells Street 214 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EX31 1RX

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 1RX - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Yeo Valley Primary School 471 m
Ashleigh CofE Primary School 501 m
Pilton Infants' School Outstanding
(March 25, 2011)
732 m
Pathfield School Good
(March 28, 2019)
732 m
Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy Good
(January 25, 2018)
732 m
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple Good
(June 6, 2019)
803 m
Pilton Community College Requires improvement
(May 9, 2019)
1.14 km
Petroc Good
(November 7, 2019)
1.22 km
Eden Park Academy 1.38 km
The Park Community School 1.4 km
Newport Community School Primary Academy Outstanding
(February 11, 2015)
1.49 km
The Lampard Community School Good
(July 19, 2017)
1.7 km
Sticklepath Community Primary Academy 1.84 km
Orchard Vale Community School Good
(March 30, 2017)
2.43 km
On Track Education Services Good
(July 12, 2018)
2.88 km
Bishops Tawton Primary School Good
(January 23, 2019)
3.07 km
Roundswell Community Primary Academy 3.12 km
Holywell Church of England School 3.51 km
Goodleigh Church of England Primary School Good
(November 8, 2016)
3.99 km
Landkey Community Primary Academy 4.01 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Alexanders Sandwich Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
January 29, 2020
0 m
Giovannis Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 14, 2019
0 m
The Panniers Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
November 25, 2019
0 m
Anatolia Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
February 27, 2020
42 m
Queens Theatre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 31, 2019
42 m
The Corner House Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
January 17, 2008
42 m
Harry's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 18, 2021
52 m
Nisa Retailers - other 4
Good
March 16, 2009
52 m
Catch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 29, 2021
59 m
Grattons Butchers Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 4, 2019
59 m
Mrs Smudgers Kitchen Retailers - other 5
Very Good
June 9, 2021
59 m
Wyborn Bros Retailers - other 5
Very Good
January 18, 2010
59 m
Bear Street Pharmacy Retailers - other Exempt
January 11, 2010
61 m
Silver Cod Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
May 28, 2019
61 m
St. Annes Art and Community Centre Other catering premises 5
Very Good
March 5, 2014
73 m
Spar Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 28, 2015
79 m
Artisarni Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
May 16, 2019
81 m
Block Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 26, 2019
81 m
East & West Bakery Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 20, 2018
81 m
North Devon Chillies Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 25, 2019
81 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Queens Theatre Bus Stop/Station 47 m
Barclays Bank Bus Stop/Station 53 m
Bear Street Bus Stop/Station 129 m
Bear Street Bus Stop/Station 156 m
Queen Street Bus Stop/Station 175 m
Barnstaple Rail Station Rail 839 m
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 9.29 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 9.29 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 9.3 km
Exeter International Airport Air 59.57 km

Nearby Nature

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

Frankmarsh Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.24 km
Sowden Reservoir Inland Water 1.26 km
Ash Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.76 km
Anchor Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.88 km
Tutshill Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.9 km
Roborough Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.09 km
Stoneyard Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.19 km
Larkbear Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.31 km
Stoneyard Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.42 km
Elmpark Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.55 km
Blakewell Nursery Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.9 km
Shorleigh Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.94 km
Pudnor Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.98 km
Hartpiece Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.01 km
Hollamoor Clump Woodland Or Forest 3.06 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 51.5 Mbps 49.5 Mbps 80 Mbps
Upload 10.6 Mbps 10.6 Mbps 20 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% - -
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 19.3 1
30-300 Mbps 0% 80 20
300+ Mbps 100% - -

Location

Country England
County Devon
Latitude 51.08078400
Longitude -4.05808000
OS Easting 255935
OS Northing 0133289
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: Challenged diversity
Subgroup: Hampered aspiration
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 E33046292
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
North Devon 008
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
North Devon 008A
Output Area / Small Area 7A2