Postcode EX31 1SY (North Devon)

Map showing EX31 1SY and nearby postcodes

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

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

The closest road name to EX31 1SY is Boutport Street which is centered 32 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Queens Theatre and is 76 m away. The closest railway station is Barnstaple Rail Station, 851 m away.

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

The local pub for residents of EX31 1SY is The Corner House and is 0 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on January 17, 2008. The nearest takeaway food is available from Anatolia and is 0 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on February 27, 2020.

Residents reported an average download speed of 60.9 Mbps and an average upload speed of 15.9 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Boutport Street 32 m
Joy Street 68 m
Market Street 71 m
Green Lane 77 m
Butchers Row 85 m
Bull Court 93 m
High Street 142 m
Vicarage Lawn 154 m
Malletts Lane 170 m
Queen Street 177 m
Seventh Street 182 m
George Street 189 m
Vicarage Street 195 m
King Edward Street 208 m
Cross Street 213 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EX31 1SY

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 1SY - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Yeo Valley Primary School 475 m
Ashleigh CofE Primary School 542 m
Pilton Infants' School Outstanding
(March 25, 2011)
692 m
Pathfield School Good
(March 28, 2019)
692 m
Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy Good
(January 25, 2018)
692 m
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple Good
(June 6, 2019)
834 m
Pilton Community College Requires improvement
(May 9, 2019)
1.1 km
Petroc Good
(November 7, 2019)
1.23 km
Eden Park Academy 1.41 km
The Park Community School 1.43 km
Newport Community School Primary Academy Outstanding
(February 11, 2015)
1.53 km
The Lampard Community School Good
(July 19, 2017)
1.74 km
Sticklepath Community Primary Academy 1.83 km
Orchard Vale Community School Good
(March 30, 2017)
2.47 km
On Track Education Services Good
(July 12, 2018)
2.87 km
Bishops Tawton Primary School Good
(January 23, 2019)
3.1 km
Roundswell Community Primary Academy 3.1 km
Holywell Church of England School 3.54 km
Goodleigh Church of England Primary School Good
(November 8, 2016)
4.02 km
Landkey Community Primary Academy 4.05 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Anatolia Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
February 27, 2020
0 m
Queens Theatre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 31, 2019
0 m
The Corner House Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
January 17, 2008
0 m
Alexanders Sandwich Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
January 29, 2020
42 m
Giovannis Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 14, 2019
42 m
The Panniers Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
November 25, 2019
42 m
The Pancake Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
45 m
Spar Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 28, 2015
46 m
Grumpys Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 16, 2022
48 m
Oramus & Clay Retailers - other 4
Good
January 14, 2020
48 m
Royal Exchange Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 1, 2019
48 m
The Binge Box Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 16, 2022
48 m
Barnstaple Youth House Other catering premises 4
Good
March 4, 2008
56 m
Escape Down the Rabbit Hole Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
November 26, 2019
56 m
Gurkha Nepalese Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 19, 2019
56 m
Harry's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 18, 2021
59 m
Nisa Retailers - other 4
Good
March 16, 2009
59 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

Nearby Travel Links

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

Queens Theatre Bus Stop/Station 76 m
Barclays Bank Bus Stop/Station 86 m
Bear Street Bus Stop/Station 154 m
Green Lanes Bus Stop/Station 173 m
Bear Street Bus Stop/Station 180 m
Barnstaple Rail Station Rail 851 m
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 9.27 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 9.27 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 9.29 km
Exeter International Airport Air 59.61 km

Nearby Nature

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

Frankmarsh Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.25 km
Sowden Reservoir Inland Water 1.29 km
Ash Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.77 km
Anchor Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.85 km
Tutshill Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.87 km
Roborough Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.08 km
Stoneyard Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.21 km
Larkbear Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.33 km
Stoneyard Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.44 km
Elmpark Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.58 km
Blakewell Nursery Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.88 km
Pudnor Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.96 km
Shorleigh Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.97 km
Hartpiece Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.99 km
Hollamoor Clump Woodland Or Forest 3.07 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 79.7 Mbps 60.9 Mbps 80 Mbps
Upload 20 Mbps 15.9 Mbps 20 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 4 1
2-5 Mbps - -
5-10 Mbps - -
10-30 Mbps - -
30-300 Mbps 72.4 19
300+ Mbps - -

Location

Country England
County Devon
Latitude 51.08103700
Longitude -4.05852000
OS Easting 255905
OS Northing 0133318
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