Postcode EX31 1SQ (North Devon)

Map showing EX31 1SQ and nearby postcodes

The postcode EX31 1SQ is located in North Devon, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in June 2010 and is an active postcode. EX31 1SQ is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

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

The closest road name to EX31 1SQ is Queen Street which is centered 78 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Barclays Bank and is 66 m away. The closest railway station is Barnstaple Rail Station, 735 m away.

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

The local pub for residents of EX31 1SQ is Rumours and is 16 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as AwaitingInspection . The nearest takeaway food is available from Bramleys and is 91 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on February 23, 2022.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Queen Street 78 m
Malletts Lane 88 m
Wells Street 96 m
Silver Street 102 m
Butchers Row 115 m
Boutport Street 121 m
Market Street 136 m
Maiden Street 137 m
Hardaway Head 148 m
Albert Lane 151 m
Diamond Street 152 m
The Square 166 m
Cross Street 186 m
The Strand 189 m
Joy Street 190 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EX31 1SQ

Introduction June 2010
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 1SQ - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Ashleigh CofE Primary School 437 m
Yeo Valley Primary School 559 m
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple Good
(June 6, 2019)
813 m
Pilton Infants' School Outstanding
(March 25, 2011)
833 m
Pathfield School Good
(March 28, 2019)
833 m
Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy Good
(January 25, 2018)
833 m
Petroc Good
(November 7, 2019)
1.14 km
Pilton Community College Requires improvement
(May 9, 2019)
1.23 km
The Park Community School 1.29 km
Eden Park Academy 1.34 km
Newport Community School Primary Academy Outstanding
(February 11, 2015)
1.4 km
The Lampard Community School Good
(July 19, 2017)
1.62 km
Sticklepath Community Primary Academy 1.79 km
Orchard Vale Community School Good
(March 30, 2017)
2.42 km
On Track Education Services Good
(July 12, 2018)
2.81 km
Bishops Tawton Primary School Good
(January 23, 2019)
2.95 km
Roundswell Community Primary Academy 3.07 km
Holywell Church of England School 3.39 km
Landkey Community Primary Academy 3.95 km
Goodleigh Church of England Primary School Good
(November 8, 2016)
4.02 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Rumours Pub/bar/nightclub Awaiting Inspection
16 m
The Horse and Groom Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
November 27, 2019
16 m
Central Cinema Retailers - other Exempt
August 19, 2005
36 m
Coopers Carvery at The Rising Sun Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
36 m
Lush Bar And Restaurant Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
November 22, 2018
46 m
Oxfam Retailers - other Exempt
July 21, 2009
46 m
Roots Barnstaple Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 24, 2021
46 m
The Boutport Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
September 16, 2021
46 m
Catch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 29, 2021
66 m
Grattons Butchers Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 4, 2019
66 m
Mrs Smudgers Kitchen Retailers - other 5
Very Good
June 9, 2021
66 m
Wyborn Bros Retailers - other 5
Very Good
January 18, 2010
66 m
Old School Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 9, 2020
80 m
SE Space Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
December 9, 2021
80 m
St. Annes Art and Community Centre Other catering premises 5
Very Good
March 5, 2014
86 m
Bramleys Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
February 23, 2022
91 m
Vacant Shop Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 3, 2018
94 m
The Cream Tea Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 20, 2019
96 m
British Heart Foundation Retailers - other Exempt
October 8, 2009
102 m
Youings Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 6, 2007
102 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Barclays Bank Bus Stop/Station 66 m
Queens Theatre Bus Stop/Station 75 m
Queen Street Bus Stop/Station 104 m
Bus Station Bus Stop/Station 135 m
Bus Station Bus Stop/Station 139 m
Barnstaple Rail Station Rail 735 m
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 9.25 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 9.25 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 9.26 km
Exeter International Airport Air 59.49 km

Nearby Nature

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

Sowden Reservoir Inland Water 1.25 km
Frankmarsh Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.32 km
Ash Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.82 km
Anchor Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.85 km
Tutshill Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.02 km
Roborough Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.19 km
Larkbear Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.21 km
Stoneyard Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.25 km
Elmpark Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.43 km
Stoneyard Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.47 km
Shorleigh Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.83 km
Hollamoor Clump Woodland Or Forest 2.96 km
Blakewell Nursery Plantation Woodland Or Forest 3.02 km
Pudnor Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.09 km
Hartpiece Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.12 km

Location

Country England
County Devon
Latitude 51.07971400
Longitude -4.05806100
OS Easting 255933
OS Northing 0133170
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