Postcode EX31 2DL (North Devon)

Map showing EX31 2DL and nearby postcodes

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

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

The closest road name to EX31 2DL is Rhododendron Avenue which is centered 37 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Bickington Road and is 94 m away. The closest railway station is Barnstaple Rail Station, 1.05 km away.

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

The local pub for residents of EX31 2DL is Wrey Arms Inn and is 229 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 229 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on March 14, 2019.

Residents reported an average download speed of 31.8 Mbps and an average upload speed of 6.3 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.4 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.5 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Rhododendron Avenue 37 m
Manor View 53 m
Manor Park 158 m
Chestwood Avenue 182 m
Broadclose Road 200 m
Chestwood Close 205 m
Linden Gardens 220 m
Oakland Avenue 221 m
Beechwood Avenue 241 m
Linden Close 245 m
Dracaena Avenue 248 m
West Avenue 248 m
Manor Close 268 m
Crescent Avenue 277 m
Woodville Close 312 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EX31 2DL

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 2DL - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Sticklepath Community Primary Academy 307 m
Petroc Good
(November 7, 2019)
593 m
On Track Education Services Good
(July 12, 2018)
1.15 km
Roundswell Community Primary Academy 1.45 km
The Park Community School 1.87 km
Pilton Infants' School Outstanding
(March 25, 2011)
1.91 km
Pathfield School Good
(March 28, 2019)
1.91 km
Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy Good
(January 25, 2018)
1.91 km
Ashleigh CofE Primary School 1.92 km
Pilton Community College Requires improvement
(May 9, 2019)
1.94 km
Yeo Valley Primary School 2.2 km
Newport Community School Primary Academy Outstanding
(February 11, 2015)
2.37 km
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple Good
(June 6, 2019)
2.43 km
The Lampard Community School Good
(July 19, 2017)
2.65 km
Holywell Church of England School 2.66 km
Eden Park Academy 2.76 km
Bishops Tawton Primary School Good
(January 23, 2019)
2.85 km
Fremington Primary School 3.54 km
Orchard Vale Community School Good
(March 30, 2017)
3.84 km
Landkey Community Primary Academy 4.95 km

Nearby Food

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

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

Nearby Travel Links

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

Bickington Road Bus Stop/Station 94 m
Bickington Road Bus Stop/Station 101 m
Manor Park Bus Stop/Station 212 m
Wrey Arms Bus Stop/Station 283 m
Barnstaple Petroc College Bus Stop/Station 302 m
Barnstaple Rail Station Rail 1.05 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 7.65 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 7.65 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 7.66 km
Exeter International Airport Air 59.96 km

Nearby Nature

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

Anchor Wood Woodland Or Forest 715 m
Larkbear Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.06 km
Hollamoor Clump Woodland Or Forest 1.64 km
Old Covert Woodland Or Forest 1.71 km
Claypit Covert Woodland Or Forest 1.74 km
Rook's Bridge Covert Woodland Or Forest 1.94 km
Elmpark Copse Woodland Or Forest 2 km
Shorleigh Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.04 km
Claypit Coverts Woodland Or Forest 2.13 km
Cock's Moor Woodland Or Forest 2.41 km
Coronation Clump Woodland Or Forest 2.75 km
Sowden Reservoir Inland Water 2.78 km
Tent Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.83 km
Frankmarsh Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.98 km
Golden Valley Valley 3.21 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 35.9 Mbps 31.8 Mbps 44.5 Mbps
Upload 6.6 Mbps 6.3 Mbps 10 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 8 1
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 14 1
30-300 Mbps 100% 37.9 7.9
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Gas Consumption

13 meters consuming 201,482 kWh - mean 15,499 kWh : median 13,090 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

12 meters consuming 57,609 kWh - mean 4,801 kWh : median 3,285 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for EX31 2DL - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Devon
Latitude 51.07136100
Longitude -4.07776100
OS Easting 254527
OS Northing 0132280
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