Postcode EX31 2DN (North Devon)

Map showing EX31 2DN and nearby postcodes

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

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

The closest road name to EX31 2DN is Broadclose Road which is centered 80 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Bickington Road and is 195 m away. The closest railway station is Barnstaple Rail Station, 979 m away.

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

The local pub for residents of EX31 2DN is Wrey Arms Inn and is 220 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 220 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on March 14, 2019.

Residents reported an average download speed of 40 Mbps and an average upload speed of 11 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 25% 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 2.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Broadclose Road 80 m
Rhododendron Avenue 95 m
Manor View 128 m
Manor Park 215 m
Shorelands Road 250 m
West Avenue 275 m
Crescent Avenue 278 m
Chestwood Avenue 295 m
Manor Close 297 m
Regent Close 298 m
Copley Drive 298 m
Elizabeth Close 299 m
Beechwood Avenue 303 m
Tudor Drive 305 m
A3125 305 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EX31 2DN

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 2DN - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Sticklepath Community Primary Academy 436 m
Petroc Good
(November 7, 2019)
520 m
On Track Education Services Good
(July 12, 2018)
1.18 km
Roundswell Community Primary Academy 1.53 km
The Park Community School 1.76 km
Ashleigh CofE Primary School 1.86 km
Pilton Infants' School Outstanding
(March 25, 2011)
1.93 km
Pathfield School Good
(March 28, 2019)
1.93 km
Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy Good
(January 25, 2018)
1.93 km
Pilton Community College Requires improvement
(May 9, 2019)
1.99 km
Yeo Valley Primary School 2.18 km
Newport Community School Primary Academy Outstanding
(February 11, 2015)
2.26 km
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple Good
(June 6, 2019)
2.37 km
Holywell Church of England School 2.55 km
The Lampard Community School Good
(July 19, 2017)
2.55 km
Eden Park Academy 2.69 km
Bishops Tawton Primary School Good
(January 23, 2019)
2.72 km
Fremington Primary School 3.64 km
Orchard Vale Community School Good
(March 30, 2017)
3.76 km
Landkey Community Primary Academy 4.84 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
St Michaels Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
January 9, 2014
158 m
Mccolls Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 15, 2019
212 m
Pelican Fish And Chip Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 7, 2020
212 m
The Power Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
March 14, 2019
220 m
Wrey Arms Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
June 7, 2018
220 m
Cresta Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
May 19, 2011
323 m
Sticklepath Service Station Retailers - other 5
Very Good
June 11, 2021
323 m
Oaklands Residential Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
August 23, 2019
411 m
Action for Children Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 24, 2014
436 m
Sticklepath Community School School/college/university 5
Very Good
June 4, 2018
436 m
Boots Retailers - other Exempt
June 25, 2005
504 m
Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
July 12, 2021
504 m
Perfilta Coffee Supplies Retailers - other Exempt
July 24, 2003
504 m
Sticklebricks Pre-School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 2, 2011
518 m
Petroc School/college/university 5
Very Good
November 25, 2019
520 m
The Liberty Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 26, 2019
520 m
The Taw Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 29, 2018
520 m
Argos Retailers - other Exempt
October 13, 2017
669 m
Petrol Filing Station Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 4, 2008
669 m
Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
February 3, 2020
669 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Bickington Road Bus Stop/Station 195 m
Bickington Road Bus Stop/Station 199 m
Manor Park Bus Stop/Station 201 m
Barnstaple Petroc College Bus Stop/Station 240 m
Wrey Arms Bus Stop/Station 249 m
Barnstaple Rail Station Rail 979 m
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 7.72 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 7.72 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 7.73 km
Exeter International Airport Air 59.83 km

Nearby Nature

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

Anchor Wood Woodland Or Forest 841 m
Larkbear Plantation Woodland Or Forest 955 m
Hollamoor Clump Woodland Or Forest 1.57 km
Old Covert Woodland Or Forest 1.74 km
Claypit Covert Woodland Or Forest 1.82 km
Elmpark Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.87 km
Shorleigh Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.93 km
Rook's Bridge Covert Woodland Or Forest 1.99 km
Claypit Coverts Woodland Or Forest 2.22 km
Cock's Moor Woodland Or Forest 2.49 km
Coronation Clump Woodland Or Forest 2.63 km
Sowden Reservoir Inland Water 2.71 km
Tent Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.72 km
Frankmarsh Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.95 km
Golden Valley Valley 3.08 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 40.8 Mbps 40 Mbps 76.56 Mbps
Upload 10 Mbps 11 Mbps 20 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 7 1
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 19 2.5
30-300 Mbps 75% 45.7 13
300+ Mbps 25% - -

Gas Consumption

22 meters consuming 325,326 kWh - mean 14,788 kWh : median 14,535 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for EX31 2DN - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Devon
Latitude 51.07064000
Longitude -4.07631500
OS Easting 254626
OS Northing 0132197
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