Postcode EX31 2DG (North Devon)

Map showing EX31 2DG and nearby postcodes

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

EX31 2DG 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 2DG as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Detached retirement living.

The closest road name to EX31 2DG is Manor Close which is centered 16 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Orchard Close and is 84 m away. The closest railway station is Barnstaple Rail Station, 1.27 km away.

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

The local pub for residents of EX31 2DG is Wrey Arms Inn and is 476 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 476 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on March 14, 2019.

Residents reported an average download speed of 28 Mbps and an average upload speed of 6.1 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.7 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Manor Close 16 m
Manor Park 98 m
Orchard Close 98 m
Regent Close 104 m
Linden Gardens 130 m
Linden Close 149 m
Silver Birch Court 182 m
Alder Glade 196 m
Grange Avenue 200 m
Manor View 203 m
Birch Lane 215 m
Rosewood Grove 223 m
Maple Grove 235 m
Hazel Grove 239 m
Rhododendron Avenue 245 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EX31 2DG

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 2DG - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Sticklepath Community Primary Academy 390 m
Petroc Good
(November 7, 2019)
807 m
On Track Education Services Good
(July 12, 2018)
900 m
Roundswell Community Primary Academy 1.26 km
The Park Community School 2.01 km
Ashleigh CofE Primary School 2.15 km
Pilton Infants' School Outstanding
(March 25, 2011)
2.16 km
Pathfield School Good
(March 28, 2019)
2.16 km
Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy Good
(January 25, 2018)
2.16 km
Pilton Community College Requires improvement
(May 9, 2019)
2.18 km
Yeo Valley Primary School 2.45 km
Newport Community School Primary Academy Outstanding
(February 11, 2015)
2.53 km
Holywell Church of England School 2.56 km
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple Good
(June 6, 2019)
2.66 km
The Lampard Community School Good
(July 19, 2017)
2.82 km
Bishops Tawton Primary School Good
(January 23, 2019)
2.84 km
Eden Park Academy 2.97 km
Fremington Primary School 3.38 km
Orchard Vale Community School Good
(March 30, 2017)
4.04 km
Landkey Community Primary Academy 5.08 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Boots Retailers - other Exempt
June 25, 2005
344 m
Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
July 12, 2021
344 m
Perfilta Coffee Supplies Retailers - other Exempt
July 24, 2003
344 m
Mccolls Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 15, 2019
369 m
Pelican Fish And Chip Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 7, 2020
369 m
Action for Children Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 24, 2014
390 m
Sticklepath Community School School/college/university 5
Very Good
June 4, 2018
390 m
St Michaels Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
January 9, 2014
394 m
Argos Retailers - other Exempt
October 13, 2017
395 m
Petrol Filing Station Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 4, 2008
395 m
Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
February 3, 2020
395 m
Sticklebricks Pre-School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 2, 2011
455 m
The Power Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
March 14, 2019
476 m
Wrey Arms Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
June 7, 2018
476 m
Petroc Brannams Campus School/college/university 5
Very Good
November 12, 2019
487 m
Creation Station UK Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
515 m
Cedars Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
November 15, 2019
535 m
Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Awaiting Inspection
581 m
Caffe Pausa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 14, 2018
581 m
Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 18, 2019
581 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Orchard Close Bus Stop/Station 84 m
Manor Park Bus Stop/Station 106 m
Tudor Drive Bus Stop/Station 198 m
Woodville Bus Stop/Station 292 m
Woodville Bus Stop/Station 315 m
Barnstaple Rail Station Rail 1.27 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 7.44 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 7.44 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 7.45 km
Exeter International Airport Air 59.96 km

Nearby Nature

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

Anchor Wood Woodland Or Forest 811 m
Larkbear Plantation Woodland Or Forest 946 m
Hollamoor Clump Woodland Or Forest 1.45 km
Old Covert Woodland Or Forest 1.46 km
Claypit Covert Woodland Or Forest 1.54 km
Rook's Bridge Covert Woodland Or Forest 1.7 km
Claypit Coverts Woodland Or Forest 1.94 km
Shorleigh Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.95 km
Elmpark Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.98 km
Cock's Moor Woodland Or Forest 2.21 km
Coronation Clump Woodland Or Forest 2.66 km
Tent Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.75 km
Sowden Reservoir Inland Water 3 km
Glebe Copse Woodland Or Forest 3.04 km
Golden Valley Valley 3.15 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for EX31 2DG - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 34.9 Mbps 28 Mbps 54.83 Mbps
Upload 8.2 Mbps 6.1 Mbps 10.13 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 5 0.7
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% - -
30-300 Mbps 0% 41.8 9.4
300+ Mbps 100% - -

Gas Consumption

9 meters consuming 157,657 kWh - mean 17,517 kWh : median 15,285 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

9 meters consuming 27,601 kWh - mean 3,067 kWh : median 3,233 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for EX31 2DG - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Devon
Latitude 51.06960200
Longitude -4.08006600
OS Easting 254360
OS Northing 0132089
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