Postcode EX31 2AN (North Devon)

Map showing EX31 2AN and nearby postcodes

The postcode EX31 2AN is located in North Devon, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in August 2007 and is an active postcode. EX31 2AN is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

EX31 2AN is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 6.8 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 2AN as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Comfortable suburbia.

The closest road name to EX31 2AN is Lower Cross Road which is centered 140 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Garage and is 105 m away. The closest railway station is Barnstaple Rail Station, 2.11 km away.

The closest primary school to EX31 2AN (for ages 11 and under) is Roundswell Community Primary Academy.

The local pub for residents of EX31 2AN is The Plough Inn and is 118 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on February 27, 2019.

100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Policing for EX31 2AN 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 2AN and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to EX31 2AN, and the approximate distance away.

Lower Cross Road 140 m
Oak Close 164 m
Bickington Road 175 m
Hopperstyle 187 m
Currington Meadow 211 m
North Lane 219 m
Lyddicleave 230 m
Old Bakery Cottages 241 m
Orchard View 253 m
Hollamoor View 310 m
Yellaford Way 330 m
Tews Lane 430 m
Brynsworthy Park 476 m
A39 4.31 km
B3233 6.48 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode EX31 2AN

Introduction August 2007
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 2AN - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Roundswell Community Primary Academy 633 m
Sticklepath Community Primary Academy 857 m
On Track Education Services Good
(July 12, 2018)
1.01 km
Petroc Good
(November 7, 2019)
1.68 km
Pilton Community College Requires improvement
(May 9, 2019)
2.35 km
Fremington Primary School 2.46 km
Pilton Infants' School Outstanding
(March 25, 2011)
2.52 km
Pathfield School Good
(March 28, 2019)
2.52 km
Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy Good
(January 25, 2018)
2.52 km
Ashleigh CofE Primary School 2.93 km
The Park Community School 2.99 km
Yeo Valley Primary School 3.05 km
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple Good
(June 6, 2019)
3.39 km
Holywell Church of England School 3.41 km
Newport Community School Primary Academy Outstanding
(February 11, 2015)
3.48 km
The Lampard Community School Good
(July 19, 2017)
3.76 km
Eden Park Academy 3.82 km
Bishops Tawton Primary School Good
(January 23, 2019)
3.84 km
Orchard Vale Community School Good
(March 30, 2017)
4.91 km
Horwood and Newton Tracey Community Primary School Outstanding
(December 2, 2011)
5.3 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EX31 2AN - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
E J Gayton Other catering premises 5
Very Good
November 17, 2011
118 m
The Plough Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 27, 2019
118 m
Jon Hockridge Milk Mobile caterer Awaiting Inspection
174 m
Old Barn Inn Pub/bar/nightclub Awaiting Inspection
346 m
Bickington Stores And Post Office Retailers - other 5
Very Good
January 11, 2010
413 m
John Hill Eggs Retailers - other Exempt
April 18, 2011
424 m
Cedars Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
November 15, 2019
577 m
Roundswell Community Primary Academy School/college/university 5
Very Good
December 1, 2021
633 m
Creation Station UK Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
775 m
Sticklebricks Pre-School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 2, 2011
792 m
Action for Children Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 24, 2014
857 m
Sticklepath Community School School/college/university 5
Very Good
June 4, 2018
857 m
Argos Retailers - other Exempt
October 13, 2017
960 m
Petrol Filing Station Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 4, 2008
960 m
Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
February 3, 2020
960 m
Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Awaiting Inspection
980 m
Caffe Pausa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 14, 2018
980 m
Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 18, 2019
980 m
Home Bargains Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 24, 2014
980 m
Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 21, 2019
980 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EX31 2AN - Data from Apr 2022

Garage Bus Stop/Station 105 m
Garage Bus Stop/Station 118 m
Belmont Bus Stop/Station 233 m
End of Ellerslie Road Bus Stop/Station 384 m
Ellerslie Road Bus Stop/Station 395 m
Barnstaple Rail Station Rail 2.11 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 6.67 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 6.67 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 6.69 km
Exeter International Airport Air 60.95 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EX31 2AN - Data from Dec 2021

Anchor Wood Woodland Or Forest 761 m
Claypit Covert Woodland Or Forest 887 m
Claypit Coverts Woodland Or Forest 1.14 km
Rook's Bridge Covert Woodland Or Forest 1.34 km
Old Covert Woodland Or Forest 1.38 km
Cock's Moor Woodland Or Forest 1.49 km
Larkbear Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.87 km
Hollamoor Clump Woodland Or Forest 2.11 km
Penhill Ridge Wetland 2.45 km
Bassett's Ridge Wetland 2.59 km
Cleave Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.65 km
Brake Plantations Woodland Or Forest 2.79 km
Sloley's Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.83 km
Shorleigh Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.85 km
Elmpark Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.97 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for EX31 2AN - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 0%
30-300 Mbps 0%
300+ Mbps 100%

Location

Country England
County Devon
Latitude 51.07319100
Longitude -4.09349800
OS Easting 253432
OS Northing 0132515
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
26013
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Devon & Cornwall

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
North Devon
County Electorial Division Fremington Rural ED
Electoral Ward Bickington
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: Suburbanites
Group: Suburban achievers
Subgroup: Comfortable suburbia
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 E33049060
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
North Devon 012
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
North Devon 012C
Output Area / Small Area 6A2