The postcode EX31 2AU is located in North Devon, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EX31 2AU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
EX31 2AU 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 2AU as Urbanites > Urban professionals and families > Families in terraces and flats.
The closest road name to EX31 2AU is Station Road which is centered 57 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Station Entrance and is 98 m away. The closest railway station is Barnstaple Rail Station, 119 m away.
The closest primary school to EX31 2AU (for ages 11 and under) is Ashleigh CofE Primary School.
Policing for EX31 2AU 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 2AU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to EX31 2AU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode EX31 2AU
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from EX31 2AU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petroc | College | 16-99 | Good (November 7, 2019) | 574 m |
| Ashleigh CofE Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 772 m | |
| The Park Community School | Academy | 11-16 | 989 m | |
| Yeo Valley Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 1.18 km | |
| Pilton Infants' School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Outstanding (March 25, 2011) | 1.28 km |
| Pathfield School | Special school | 3-19 | Good (March 28, 2019) | 1.28 km |
| Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy | Academy | 7-11 | Good (January 25, 2018) | 1.28 km |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple | Academy | 2-11 | Good (June 6, 2019) | 1.29 km |
| Newport Community School Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (February 11, 2015) | 1.34 km |
| Sticklepath Community Primary Academy | Academy | 2-11 | 1.35 km | |
| Pilton Community College | Academy | 11-16 | Requires improvement (May 9, 2019) | 1.57 km |
| Eden Park Academy | Academy | 2-11 | 1.62 km | |
| The Lampard Community School | Special school | 5-16 | Good (July 19, 2017) | 1.62 km |
| On Track Education Services | Special school | 7-18 | Good (July 12, 2018) | 2.26 km |
| Bishops Tawton Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 23, 2019) | 2.51 km |
| Roundswell Community Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 2.61 km | |
| Orchard Vale Community School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (March 30, 2017) | 2.71 km |
| Holywell Church of England School | Academy | 3-11 | 2.82 km | |
| Landkey Community Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | 3.99 km | |
| Goodleigh Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 8, 2016) | 4.46 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EX31 2AU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halfords | Exempt August 22, 2000 | 0 m | |
| Poundland | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 28, 2019 | 0 m | |
| Sports Direct | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 17, 2016 | 0 m | |
| Station Masters Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2020 | 0 m | |
| Costa Coffee | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 13, 2019 | 133 m | |
| Lidl | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 30, 2010 | 133 m | |
| Pizza Hut Restaurants | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 26, 2019 | 133 m | |
| No 22 | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 19, 2021 | 134 m | |
| Jewson | Exempt November 30, 2015 | 231 m | |
| BJs Value House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 4, 2021 | 300 m | |
| Double C Catering | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 10, 2018 | 300 m | |
| Snack Shack | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 19, 2019 | 300 m | |
| Tesco | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 29, 2019 | 300 m | |
| Tesco Barnstaple Family Customer Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 20, 2019 | 300 m | |
| Asda | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 4, 2019 | 386 m | |
| Asda | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 16, 2017 | 386 m | |
| Costa | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 30, 2018 | 386 m | |
| Instore at Asda | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 27, 2019 | 386 m | |
| Next | Exempt October 29, 2018 | 386 m | |
| The Food Warehouse by Iceland | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 20, 2018 | 386 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EX31 2AU - Data from Apr 2022
| Station Entrance | 98 m | |
| Rail Station | 120 m | |
| Sticklepath Terrace | 200 m | |
| Sticklepath Terrace | 220 m | |
| Tesco Superstore | 244 m | |
| Barnstaple Rail Station | 119 m | |
| Instow Ferry Landing | 8.8 km | |
| Instow Ferry Landing | 8.8 km | |
| Instow Ferry Landing | 8.82 km | |
| Exeter International Airport | 59.35 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EX31 2AU - Data from Dec 2021
| Anchor Wood | 1.54 km | |
| Larkbear Plantation | 1.59 km | |
| Sowden Reservoir | 1.62 km | |
| Elmpark Copse | 1.89 km | |
| Frankmarsh Wood | 1.91 km | |
| Shorleigh Wood | 2.24 km | |
| Hollamoor Clump | 2.33 km | |
| Ash Plantation | 2.38 km | |
| Tutshill Wood | 2.58 km | |
| Stoneyard Wood | 2.8 km | |
| Old Covert | 2.81 km | |
| Roborough Plantation | 2.81 km | |
| Coronation Clump | 2.84 km | |
| Tent Hill | 2.89 km | |
| Claypit Covert | 2.9 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Devon |
| Latitude | 51.07472000 |
| Longitude | -4.06214600 |
| OS Easting | 255633 |
| OS Northing | 0132623 |
| 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 |