Postcode EX31 2BX (North Devon)

Map showing EX31 2BX and nearby postcodes

The postcode EX31 2BX is located in North Devon, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EX31 2BX is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

EX31 2BX is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.3 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 2BX as Suburbanites > Semi-detached suburbia > Older workers and retirement.

The closest road name to EX31 2BX is Crescent Avenue which is centered 58 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Wrey Arms and is 64 m away. The closest railway station is Barnstaple Rail Station, 829 m away.

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

The local pub for residents of EX31 2BX is Wrey Arms Inn and is 0 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 0 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on March 14, 2019.

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

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.1 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Crescent Avenue 58 m
West Avenue 77 m
A3125 122 m
Beechwood Avenue 146 m
Wrey Avenue 148 m
Copley Drive 162 m
Chestwood Close 189 m
Beechwood Close 223 m
Westfield Avenue 228 m
Rhododendron Avenue 231 m
Shorelands Road 236 m
Oakland Avenue 245 m
Chestwood Avenue 246 m
Manor View 274 m
Broadclose Road 284 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EX31 2BX

Introduction January 1980
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 2BX - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Petroc Good
(November 7, 2019)
385 m
Sticklepath Community Primary Academy 445 m
On Track Education Services Good
(July 12, 2018)
1.38 km
Roundswell Community Primary Academy 1.67 km
Ashleigh CofE Primary School 1.7 km
The Park Community School 1.7 km
Pilton Infants' School Outstanding
(March 25, 2011)
1.71 km
Pathfield School Good
(March 28, 2019)
1.71 km
Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy Good
(January 25, 2018)
1.71 km
Pilton Community College Requires improvement
(May 9, 2019)
1.77 km
Yeo Valley Primary School 1.97 km
Newport Community School Primary Academy Outstanding
(February 11, 2015)
2.18 km
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple Good
(June 6, 2019)
2.2 km
The Lampard Community School Good
(July 19, 2017)
2.46 km
Eden Park Academy 2.55 km
Holywell Church of England School 2.7 km
Bishops Tawton Primary School Good
(January 23, 2019)
2.79 km
Orchard Vale Community School Good
(March 30, 2017)
3.63 km
Fremington Primary School 3.74 km
Landkey Community Primary Academy 4.78 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
The Power Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
March 14, 2019
0 m
Wrey Arms Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
June 7, 2018
0 m
St Michaels Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
January 9, 2014
83 m
Cresta Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
May 19, 2011
125 m
Sticklepath Service Station Retailers - other 5
Very Good
June 11, 2021
125 m
Mccolls Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 15, 2019
165 m
Pelican Fish And Chip Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 7, 2020
165 m
Oaklands Residential Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
August 23, 2019
202 m
Petroc School/college/university 5
Very Good
November 25, 2019
385 m
The Liberty Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 26, 2019
385 m
The Taw Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 29, 2018
385 m
Action for Children Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 24, 2014
445 m
Sticklepath Community School School/college/university 5
Very Good
June 4, 2018
445 m
Sticklebricks Pre-School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 2, 2011
519 m
Cedars Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
November 15, 2019
724 m
Boots Retailers - other Exempt
June 25, 2005
724 m
Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
July 12, 2021
724 m
Perfilta Coffee Supplies Retailers - other Exempt
July 24, 2003
724 m
Argos Retailers - other Exempt
October 13, 2017
870 m
Petrol Filing Station Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 4, 2008
870 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Wrey Arms Bus Stop/Station 64 m
Old Torrington Road Bus Stop/Station 113 m
Barnstaple Petroc College Bus Stop/Station 115 m
Old Torrington Road Bus Stop/Station 119 m
Bickington Road Bus Stop/Station 182 m
Barnstaple Rail Station Rail 829 m
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 7.87 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 7.87 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 7.88 km
Exeter International Airport Air 59.88 km

Nearby Nature

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

Anchor Wood Woodland Or Forest 774 m
Larkbear Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.14 km
Hollamoor Clump Woodland Or Forest 1.78 km
Old Covert Woodland Or Forest 1.94 km
Claypit Covert Woodland Or Forest 1.96 km
Elmpark Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.97 km
Shorleigh Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.08 km
Rook's Bridge Covert Woodland Or Forest 2.17 km
Claypit Coverts Woodland Or Forest 2.34 km
Sowden Reservoir Inland Water 2.55 km
Cock's Moor Woodland Or Forest 2.63 km
Frankmarsh Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.75 km
Coronation Clump Woodland Or Forest 2.78 km
Tent Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.86 km
Tutshill Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.04 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for EX31 2BX - 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 100%
300+ Mbps 0%

Gas Consumption

5 meters consuming 68,535 kWh - mean 13,707 kWh : median 10,992 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for EX31 2BX - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Devon
Latitude 51.07242700
Longitude -4.07496800
OS Easting 254726
OS Northing 0132393
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
12681
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: Semi-detached suburbia
Subgroup: Older workers and retirement
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 E33049044
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
North Devon 009
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
North Devon 009B
Output Area / Small Area 6B4