The postcode EX31 2AP is located in North Devon, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EX31 2AP is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
EX31 2AP is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5 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 2AP as Urbanites > Urban professionals and families > Families in terraces and flats.
The closest road name to EX31 2AP is Taw Vale which is centered 151 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Imperial Hotel and is 179 m away. The closest railway station is Barnstaple Rail Station, 362 m away.
The closest primary school to EX31 2AP (for ages 11 and under) is Ashleigh CofE Primary School.
The local pub for residents of EX31 2AP is Golden Lion Tap and is 270 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on February 3, 2017.
Policing for EX31 2AP is covered by the Devon & Cornwall police force association and Devon is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to EX31 2AP and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to EX31 2AP, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode EX31 2AP
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from EX31 2AP - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashleigh CofE Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 526 m | |
| Petroc | College | 16-99 | Good (November 7, 2019) | 819 m |
| The Park Community School | Academy | 11-16 | 923 m | |
| Yeo Valley Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 976 m | |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple | Academy | 2-11 | Good (June 6, 2019) | 1.04 km |
| Newport Community School Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (February 11, 2015) | 1.19 km |
| Pilton Infants' School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Outstanding (March 25, 2011) | 1.22 km |
| Pathfield School | Special school | 3-19 | Good (March 28, 2019) | 1.22 km |
| Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy | Academy | 7-11 | Good (January 25, 2018) | 1.22 km |
| Eden Park Academy | Academy | 2-11 | 1.38 km | |
| The Lampard Community School | Special school | 5-16 | Good (July 19, 2017) | 1.45 km |
| Pilton Community College | Academy | 11-16 | Requires improvement (May 9, 2019) | 1.55 km |
| Sticklepath Community Primary Academy | Academy | 2-11 | 1.59 km | |
| Orchard Vale Community School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (March 30, 2017) | 2.48 km |
| On Track Education Services | Special school | 7-18 | Good (July 12, 2018) | 2.5 km |
| Bishops Tawton Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 23, 2019) | 2.54 km |
| Roundswell Community Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 2.85 km | |
| Holywell Church of England School | Academy | 3-11 | 2.95 km | |
| Landkey Community Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | 3.82 km | |
| Goodleigh Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 8, 2016) | 4.22 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EX31 2AP - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 13, 2019 | 114 m | |
| Lidl | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 30, 2010 | 114 m | |
| Pizza Hut Restaurants | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 26, 2019 | 114 m | |
| HerboloQi | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 18, 2022 | 165 m | |
| Jewson | Exempt November 30, 2015 | 175 m | |
| Imperial Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 5, 2020 | 206 m | |
| Lloyds Pharmacy | Exempt March 31, 2008 | 230 m | |
| Bromley's at the Museum | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 22, 2017 | 244 m | |
| Halfords | Exempt August 22, 2000 | 246 m | |
| Poundland | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 28, 2019 | 246 m | |
| Sports Direct | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 17, 2016 | 246 m | |
| Station Masters Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2020 | 246 m | |
| Golden Lion Tap | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 3, 2017 | 270 m | |
| Scoffs | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 2, 2019 | 270 m | |
| The Bike Shed | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 12, 2019 | 270 m | |
| BJs Value House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 4, 2021 | 297 m | |
| Double C Catering | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 10, 2018 | 297 m | |
| Snack Shack | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 19, 2019 | 297 m | |
| Tesco | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 29, 2019 | 297 m | |
| Tesco Barnstaple Family Customer Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 20, 2019 | 297 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EX31 2AP - Data from Apr 2022
| Imperial Hotel | 179 m | |
| Sticklepath Terrace | 215 m | |
| Sticklepath Terrace | 265 m | |
| Station Entrance | 342 m | |
| Rail Station | 353 m | |
| Barnstaple Rail Station | 362 m | |
| Instow Ferry Landing | 9.05 km | |
| Instow Ferry Landing | 9.05 km | |
| Instow Ferry Landing | 9.06 km | |
| Exeter International Airport | 59.25 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EX31 2AP - Data from Dec 2021
| Sowden Reservoir | 1.38 km | |
| Frankmarsh Wood | 1.69 km | |
| Anchor Wood | 1.75 km | |
| Larkbear Plantation | 1.8 km | |
| Elmpark Copse | 1.99 km | |
| Ash Plantation | 2.14 km | |
| Shorleigh Wood | 2.38 km | |
| Tutshill Wood | 2.46 km | |
| Hollamoor Clump | 2.54 km | |
| Stoneyard Wood | 2.56 km | |
| Roborough Plantation | 2.61 km | |
| Stoneyard Plantation | 2.74 km | |
| Coronation Clump | 2.95 km | |
| Whitemoor Copse | 2.98 km | |
| Tent Hill | 2.99 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Devon |
| Latitude | 51.07572200 |
| Longitude | -4.05899800 |
| OS Easting | 255855 |
| OS Northing | 0132728 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Devon & Cornwall |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
North Devon |
| County Electorial Division | Barnstaple South ED |
| Electoral Ward | Roundswell |
| 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 |
| International Territorial Level Code | E07000043 |
| Travel To Work Area | Barnstaple |
| 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 |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Urbanites Group: Urban professionals and families Subgroup: Families in terraces and flats |
| 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 | E33046298 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
North Devon 009 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
North Devon 009C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5A3 |