Postcode EX31 2AQ (North Devon)

Map showing EX31 2AQ and nearby postcodes

The postcode EX31 2AQ is located in North Devon, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in October 2011 and is an active postcode. EX31 2AQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

EX31 2AQ is one of the least deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 7.6 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 2AQ as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Detached retirement living.

The closest road name to EX31 2AQ is Manor View which is centered 19 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Bickington Road and is 147 m away. The closest railway station is Barnstaple Rail Station, 1.07 km away.

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

The local pub for residents of EX31 2AQ is Wrey Arms Inn and is 264 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on June 7, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from The Power and is 264 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on March 14, 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 2AQ 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 2AQ and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

Manor View 19 m
Rhododendron Avenue 33 m
Manor Park 122 m
Broadclose Road 165 m
Linden Gardens 204 m
Manor Close 225 m
Linden Close 232 m
Chestwood Avenue 233 m
Regent Close 258 m
Chestwood Close 258 m
Oakland Avenue 273 m
Beechwood Avenue 292 m
West Avenue 293 m
Dracaena Avenue 294 m
Orchard Close 309 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EX31 2AQ

Introduction October 2011
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 2AQ - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Sticklepath Community Primary Academy 338 m
Petroc Good
(November 7, 2019)
611 m
On Track Education Services Good
(July 12, 2018)
1.11 km
Roundswell Community Primary Academy 1.44 km
The Park Community School 1.87 km
Ashleigh CofE Primary School 1.95 km
Pilton Infants' School Outstanding
(March 25, 2011)
1.96 km
Pathfield School Good
(March 28, 2019)
1.96 km
Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy Good
(January 25, 2018)
1.96 km
Pilton Community College Requires improvement
(May 9, 2019)
1.99 km
Yeo Valley Primary School 2.24 km
Newport Community School Primary Academy Outstanding
(February 11, 2015)
2.37 km
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple Good
(June 6, 2019)
2.46 km
Holywell Church of England School 2.61 km
The Lampard Community School Good
(July 19, 2017)
2.66 km
Eden Park Academy 2.78 km
Bishops Tawton Primary School Good
(January 23, 2019)
2.81 km
Fremington Primary School 3.54 km
Orchard Vale Community School Good
(March 30, 2017)
3.86 km
Landkey Community Primary Academy 4.94 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Mccolls Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 15, 2019
177 m
Pelican Fish And Chip Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 7, 2020
177 m
St Michaels Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
January 9, 2014
183 m
The Power Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
March 14, 2019
264 m
Wrey Arms Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
June 7, 2018
264 m
Action for Children Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 24, 2014
338 m
Sticklepath Community School School/college/university 5
Very Good
June 4, 2018
338 m
Cresta Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
May 19, 2011
384 m
Sticklepath Service Station Retailers - other 5
Very Good
June 11, 2021
384 m
Sticklebricks Pre-School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 2, 2011
419 m
Oaklands Residential Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
August 23, 2019
423 m
Boots Retailers - other Exempt
June 25, 2005
496 m
Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
July 12, 2021
496 m
Perfilta Coffee Supplies Retailers - other Exempt
July 24, 2003
496 m
Cedars Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
November 15, 2019
577 m
Argos Retailers - other Exempt
October 13, 2017
607 m
Petrol Filing Station Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 4, 2008
607 m
Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
February 3, 2020
607 m
Petroc School/college/university 5
Very Good
November 25, 2019
611 m
The Liberty Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 26, 2019
611 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Bickington Road Bus Stop/Station 147 m
Bickington Road Bus Stop/Station 154 m
Manor Park Bus Stop/Station 160 m
Orchard Close Bus Stop/Station 275 m
Wrey Arms Bus Stop/Station 312 m
Barnstaple Rail Station Rail 1.07 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 7.63 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 7.63 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 7.64 km
Exeter International Airport Air 59.93 km

Nearby Nature

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

Anchor Wood Woodland Or Forest 756 m
Larkbear Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.01 km
Hollamoor Clump Woodland Or Forest 1.59 km
Old Covert Woodland Or Forest 1.67 km
Claypit Covert Woodland Or Forest 1.72 km
Rook's Bridge Covert Woodland Or Forest 1.91 km
Elmpark Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.97 km
Shorleigh Wood Woodland Or Forest 2 km
Claypit Coverts Woodland Or Forest 2.12 km
Cock's Moor Woodland Or Forest 2.39 km
Coronation Clump Woodland Or Forest 2.7 km
Tent Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.79 km
Sowden Reservoir Inland Water 2.8 km
Frankmarsh Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.01 km
Golden Valley Valley 3.17 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for EX31 2AQ - 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 51.07088300
Longitude -4.07782500
OS Easting 254521
OS Northing 0132227
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
28881
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Devon & Cornwall

Government

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

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: Detached retirement living
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 E33049047
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
North Devon 009
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
North Devon 009D
Output Area / Small Area 6A3