Postcode EX31 1SP (North Devon) Terminated January 1995

Map showing EX31 1SP and nearby postcodes

The postcode EX31 1SP is located in North Devon, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in June 1981 and terminated in January 1995.EX31 1SP is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

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

The closest road name to EX31 1SP is The Strand which is centered 40 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Queens Theatre and is 189 m away. The closest railway station is Barnstaple Rail Station, 609 m away.

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

The local pub for residents of EX31 1SP is The Watergate and is 29 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on February 11, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Fireaway Designer Pizza and is 29 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on November 18, 2021.

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

Nearby Roads

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

The Strand 40 m
Maiden Street 71 m
Cross Street 92 m
The Square 121 m
Paiges Lane 140 m
Wells Street 145 m
Diamond Street 157 m
Butchers Row 161 m
Holland Street 182 m
Market Street 182 m
Castle Street 187 m
Commercial Road 190 m
High Street 195 m
Silver Street 200 m
Queen Street 224 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EX31 1SP

Introduction June 1981
Termination January 1995
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 1SP - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Ashleigh CofE Primary School 538 m
Yeo Valley Primary School 699 m
Pilton Infants' School Outstanding
(March 25, 2011)
844 m
Pathfield School Good
(March 28, 2019)
844 m
Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy Good
(January 25, 2018)
844 m
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple Good
(June 6, 2019)
955 m
Petroc Good
(November 7, 2019)
993 m
Pilton Community College Requires improvement
(May 9, 2019)
1.2 km
The Park Community School 1.27 km
Newport Community School Primary Academy Outstanding
(February 11, 2015)
1.45 km
Eden Park Academy 1.46 km
Sticklepath Community Primary Academy 1.64 km
The Lampard Community School Good
(July 19, 2017)
1.68 km
Orchard Vale Community School Good
(March 30, 2017)
2.54 km
On Track Education Services Good
(July 12, 2018)
2.66 km
Bishops Tawton Primary School Good
(January 23, 2019)
2.91 km
Roundswell Community Primary Academy 2.92 km
Holywell Church of England School 3.31 km
Landkey Community Primary Academy 4.03 km
Goodleigh Church of England Primary School Good
(November 8, 2016)
4.16 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Dhaba Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
29 m
Fireaway Designer Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
November 18, 2021
29 m
Honeymoon Chinese And Thai Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 22, 2019
29 m
Moghul Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
29 m
Queen Annes Cafe On The Strand Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 9, 2018
29 m
Tea by the Taw Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 21, 2018
29 m
The Watergate Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 11, 2019
29 m
Holland And Barrett Ltd Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 28, 2015
56 m
Latitude 48 Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
July 25, 2019
56 m
Millets Retailers - other Exempt
October 13, 2010
56 m
Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
March 20, 2014
56 m
The Brew House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 29, 2021
56 m
British Heart Foundation Retailers - other Exempt
October 8, 2009
58 m
Youings Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 6, 2007
58 m
Ali's Alcove Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
October 4, 2018
65 m
Everest Gurkha Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
March 28, 2019
65 m
Fatbelly Freds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
65 m
Jatujak Oriental Food Shop Retailers - other 4
Good
August 3, 2021
65 m
Maiden Arch by Robert Bryant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
March 31, 2022
65 m
Silver Tree Thai Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 2, 2022
65 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Queens Theatre Bus Stop/Station 189 m
Barclays Bank Bus Stop/Station 190 m
Bus Station Bus Stop/Station 228 m
Bus Station Bus Stop/Station 231 m
Bus Station Bus Stop/Station 235 m
Barnstaple Rail Station Rail 609 m
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 9.1 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 9.1 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 9.12 km
Exeter International Airport Air 59.54 km

Nearby Nature

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

Sowden Reservoir Inland Water 1.38 km
Frankmarsh Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.47 km
Anchor Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.71 km
Ash Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.97 km
Larkbear Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.08 km
Tutshill Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.09 km
Roborough Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.32 km
Elmpark Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.36 km
Stoneyard Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.4 km
Stoneyard Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.62 km
Shorleigh Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.73 km
Hollamoor Clump Woodland Or Forest 2.83 km
Blakewell Nursery Plantation Woodland Or Forest 3.11 km
Pudnor Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.2 km
Claypit Covert Woodland Or Forest 3.21 km

Location

Country England
County Devon
Latitude 51.07905100
Longitude -4.05993100
OS Easting 255800
OS Northing 0133100
OS Positional Quality Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference

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 E33046284
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