The postcode EX31 2BQ is located in North Devon, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EX31 2BQ is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
EX31 2BQ 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 2BQ as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Ageing in suburbia.
The closest road name to EX31 2BQ is Old Sticklepath Hill which is centered 75 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Barnstaple Petroc College and is 89 m away. The closest railway station is Barnstaple Rail Station, 459 m away.
The closest primary school to EX31 2BQ (for ages 11 and under) is Sticklepath Community Primary Academy.
The local pub for residents of EX31 2BQ is Wrey Arms Inn and is 385 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 385 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on March 14, 2019.
Policing for EX31 2BQ 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 2BQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to EX31 2BQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode EX31 2BQ
| 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 2BQ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petroc | College | 16-99 | Good (November 7, 2019) | 0 m |
| Sticklepath Community Primary Academy | Academy | 2-11 | 828 m | |
| The Park Community School | Academy | 11-16 | 1.33 km | |
| Ashleigh CofE Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.35 km | |
| Pilton Infants' School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Outstanding (March 25, 2011) | 1.57 km |
| Pathfield School | Special school | 3-19 | Good (March 28, 2019) | 1.57 km |
| Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy | Academy | 7-11 | Good (January 25, 2018) | 1.57 km |
| On Track Education Services | Special school | 7-18 | Good (July 12, 2018) | 1.69 km |
| Yeo Valley Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 1.69 km | |
| Pilton Community College | Academy | 11-16 | Requires improvement (May 9, 2019) | 1.73 km |
| Newport Community School Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (February 11, 2015) | 1.79 km |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple | Academy | 2-11 | Good (June 6, 2019) | 1.86 km |
| Roundswell Community Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 2.04 km | |
| The Lampard Community School | Special school | 5-16 | Good (July 19, 2017) | 2.08 km |
| Eden Park Academy | Academy | 2-11 | 2.17 km | |
| Bishops Tawton Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 23, 2019) | 2.55 km |
| Holywell Church of England School | Academy | 3-11 | 2.61 km | |
| Orchard Vale Community School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (March 30, 2017) | 3.25 km |
| Fremington Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 4.13 km | |
| Landkey Community Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | 4.41 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EX31 2BQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petroc | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 25, 2019 | 0 m | |
| The Liberty Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 26, 2019 | 0 m | |
| The Taw Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 29, 2018 | 0 m | |
| Cresta Guest House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 19, 2011 | 273 m | |
| Sticklepath Service Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 11, 2021 | 273 m | |
| The Power | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 14, 2019 | 385 m | |
| Wrey Arms Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 7, 2018 | 385 m | |
| Oaklands Residential Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 23, 2019 | 436 m | |
| St Michaels Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 9, 2014 | 458 m | |
| Mccolls | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 15, 2019 | 550 m | |
| Pelican Fish And Chip | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 7, 2020 | 550 m | |
| No 22 | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 19, 2021 | 554 m | |
| Halfords | Exempt August 22, 2000 | 574 m | |
| Poundland | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 28, 2019 | 574 m | |
| Sports Direct | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 17, 2016 | 574 m | |
| Station Masters Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2020 | 574 m | |
| Asda | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 4, 2019 | 703 m | |
| Asda | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 16, 2017 | 703 m | |
| Costa | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 30, 2018 | 703 m | |
| Instore at Asda | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 27, 2019 | 703 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EX31 2BQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Barnstaple Petroc College | 89 m | |
| Shorelands Road | 133 m | |
| High Wall | 200 m | |
| High Wall | 202 m | |
| Sticklepath Hill | 252 m | |
| Barnstaple Rail Station | 459 m | |
| Instow Ferry Landing | 8.24 km | |
| Instow Ferry Landing | 8.24 km | |
| Instow Ferry Landing | 8.25 km | |
| Exeter International Airport | 59.59 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EX31 2BQ - Data from Dec 2021
| Anchor Wood | 1.11 km | |
| Larkbear Plantation | 1.16 km | |
| Elmpark Copse | 1.78 km | |
| Hollamoor Clump | 1.88 km | |
| Shorleigh Wood | 1.99 km | |
| Sowden Reservoir | 2.19 km | |
| Old Covert | 2.24 km | |
| Claypit Covert | 2.33 km | |
| Frankmarsh Wood | 2.46 km | |
| Rook's Bridge Covert | 2.51 km | |
| Coronation Clump | 2.66 km | |
| Claypit Coverts | 2.72 km | |
| Tent Hill | 2.73 km | |
| Tutshill Wood | 2.92 km | |
| Ash Plantation | 2.94 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Devon |
| Latitude | 51.07245200 |
| Longitude | -4.06947300 |
| OS Easting | 255111 |
| OS Northing | 0132385 |
| 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: Suburbanites Group: Suburban achievers Subgroup: Ageing in 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 | E33049047 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
North Devon 009 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
North Devon 009C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 6A4 |