Postcode EX31 1SH (North Devon)

Map showing EX31 1SH and nearby postcodes

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

EX31 1SH 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 1SH as Constrained city dwellers > Challenged diversity > Transitional Eastern European neighbourhood.

The closest road name to EX31 1SH is Wells Street which is centered 56 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Barclays Bank and is 111 m away. The closest railway station is Barnstaple Rail Station, 691 m away.

The closest primary school to EX31 1SH (for ages 11 and under) is Ashleigh CofE Primary School.

The local pub for residents of EX31 1SH is Lush Bar And Restaurant and is 0 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on November 22, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from Bramleys and is 72 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on February 23, 2022.

Residents reported an average download speed of 65.9 Mbps and an average upload speed of 17 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 76.5% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 0.7 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.5 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Wells Street 56 m
Silver Street 86 m
Maiden Street 95 m
Queen Street 103 m
Diamond Street 109 m
Malletts Lane 117 m
The Square 120 m
Albert Lane 127 m
Butchers Row 144 m
Hardaway Head 154 m
The Strand 158 m
Boutport Street 164 m
Market Street 167 m
Cross Street 181 m
Kiln Lane 188 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EX31 1SH

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 1SH - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Ashleigh CofE Primary School 430 m
Yeo Valley Primary School 601 m
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple Good
(June 6, 2019)
832 m
Pilton Infants' School Outstanding
(March 25, 2011)
867 m
Pathfield School Good
(March 28, 2019)
867 m
Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy Good
(January 25, 2018)
867 m
Petroc Good
(November 7, 2019)
1.1 km
The Park Community School 1.25 km
Pilton Community College Requires improvement
(May 9, 2019)
1.25 km
Eden Park Academy 1.34 km
Newport Community School Primary Academy Outstanding
(February 11, 2015)
1.38 km
The Lampard Community School Good
(July 19, 2017)
1.6 km
Sticklepath Community Primary Academy 1.76 km
Orchard Vale Community School Good
(March 30, 2017)
2.42 km
On Track Education Services Good
(July 12, 2018)
2.77 km
Bishops Tawton Primary School Good
(January 23, 2019)
2.91 km
Roundswell Community Primary Academy 3.04 km
Holywell Church of England School 3.35 km
Landkey Community Primary Academy 3.94 km
Goodleigh Church of England Primary School Good
(November 8, 2016)
4.04 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Lush Bar And Restaurant Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
November 22, 2018
0 m
Oxfam Retailers - other Exempt
July 21, 2009
0 m
Roots Barnstaple Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 24, 2021
0 m
The Boutport Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
September 16, 2021
0 m
Central Cinema Retailers - other Exempt
August 19, 2005
21 m
Coopers Carvery at The Rising Sun Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
21 m
Rumours Pub/bar/nightclub Awaiting Inspection
62 m
The Horse and Groom Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
November 27, 2019
62 m
Bramleys Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
February 23, 2022
72 m
Old School Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 9, 2020
75 m
SE Space Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
December 9, 2021
75 m
Royal Fortescue Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
February 1, 2019
78 m
The Bank Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 1, 2019
78 m
The Southgate Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
September 17, 2021
78 m
British Heart Foundation Retailers - other Exempt
October 8, 2009
89 m
Youings Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 6, 2007
89 m
Ali's Alcove Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
October 4, 2018
99 m
Everest Gurkha Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
March 28, 2019
99 m
Fatbelly Freds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
99 m
Jatujak Oriental Food Shop Retailers - other 4
Good
August 3, 2021
99 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Barclays Bank Bus Stop/Station 111 m
Queen Street Bus Stop/Station 115 m
Queens Theatre Bus Stop/Station 118 m
Bus Station Bus Stop/Station 118 m
Bus Station Bus Stop/Station 123 m
Barnstaple Rail Station Rail 691 m
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 59.47 km

Nearby Nature

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

Sowden Reservoir Inland Water 1.26 km
Frankmarsh Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.36 km
Anchor Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.83 km
Ash Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.85 km
Tutshill Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.06 km
Larkbear Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.17 km
Roborough Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.24 km
Stoneyard Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.29 km
Elmpark Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.39 km
Stoneyard Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.5 km
Shorleigh Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.78 km
Hollamoor Clump Woodland Or Forest 2.91 km
Blakewell Nursery Plantation Woodland Or Forest 3.06 km
Pudnor Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.14 km
Hartpiece Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.16 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 75.6 Mbps 65.9 Mbps 79.67 Mbps
Upload 19.5 Mbps 17 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% - -
30-300 Mbps 23.5% 65.9 17
300+ Mbps 76.5% - -

Gas Consumption

8 meters consuming 33,957 kWh - mean 4,245 kWh : median 3,513 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

22 meters consuming 97,363 kWh - mean 4,426 kWh : median 3,063 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for EX31 1SH - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Devon
Latitude 51.07931200
Longitude -4.05823800
OS Easting 255921
OS Northing 0133126
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: Transitional Eastern European neighbourhood
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 E33046287
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
North Devon 008
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
North Devon 008A
Output Area / Small Area 7A1