Postcode EX31 2DQ (North Devon)

Map showing EX31 2DQ and nearby postcodes

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

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

The closest road name to EX31 2DQ is Manor Park which is centered 19 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Manor Park and is 115 m away. The closest railway station is Barnstaple Rail Station, 1.21 km away.

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

The local pub for residents of EX31 2DQ is Wrey Arms Inn and is 401 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 401 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on March 14, 2019.

Residents reported an average download speed of 28.1 Mbps and an average upload speed of 6.8 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 20.5% 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 1.7 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Manor Park 19 m
Linden Gardens 88 m
Manor Close 101 m
Linden Close 117 m
Manor View 127 m
Rhododendron Avenue 172 m
Regent Close 172 m
Orchard Close 174 m
Rosewood Grove 254 m
Broadclose Road 258 m
Grange Avenue 265 m
Alder Glade 265 m
Silver Birch Court 267 m
Higher Elmwood 287 m
Birch Lane 289 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EX31 2DQ

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 2DQ - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Sticklepath Community Primary Academy 322 m
Petroc Good
(November 7, 2019)
749 m
On Track Education Services Good
(July 12, 2018)
977 m
Roundswell Community Primary Academy 1.3 km
The Park Community School 1.99 km
Pilton Infants' School Outstanding
(March 25, 2011)
2.07 km
Pathfield School Good
(March 28, 2019)
2.07 km
Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy Good
(January 25, 2018)
2.07 km
Pilton Community College Requires improvement
(May 9, 2019)
2.09 km
Ashleigh CofE Primary School 2.09 km
Yeo Valley Primary School 2.37 km
Newport Community School Primary Academy Outstanding
(February 11, 2015)
2.49 km
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple Good
(June 6, 2019)
2.6 km
Holywell Church of England School 2.61 km
The Lampard Community School Good
(July 19, 2017)
2.78 km
Bishops Tawton Primary School Good
(January 23, 2019)
2.87 km
Eden Park Academy 2.92 km
Fremington Primary School 3.41 km
Orchard Vale Community School Good
(March 30, 2017)
3.99 km
Landkey Community Primary Academy 5.06 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Mccolls Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 15, 2019
285 m
Pelican Fish And Chip Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 7, 2020
285 m
St Michaels Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
January 9, 2014
319 m
Action for Children Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 24, 2014
322 m
Sticklepath Community School School/college/university 5
Very Good
June 4, 2018
322 m
Sticklebricks Pre-School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 2, 2011
394 m
The Power Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
March 14, 2019
401 m
Wrey Arms Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
June 7, 2018
401 m
Boots Retailers - other Exempt
June 25, 2005
421 m
Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
July 12, 2021
421 m
Perfilta Coffee Supplies Retailers - other Exempt
July 24, 2003
421 m
Argos Retailers - other Exempt
October 13, 2017
476 m
Petrol Filing Station Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 4, 2008
476 m
Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
February 3, 2020
476 m
Cedars Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
November 15, 2019
504 m
Cresta Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
May 19, 2011
523 m
Sticklepath Service Station Retailers - other 5
Very Good
June 11, 2021
523 m
Oaklands Residential Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
August 23, 2019
543 m
Petroc Brannams Campus School/college/university 5
Very Good
November 12, 2019
570 m
Creation Station UK Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
581 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Manor Park Bus Stop/Station 115 m
Orchard Close Bus Stop/Station 167 m
Woodville Bus Stop/Station 247 m
Bickington Road Bus Stop/Station 252 m
Bickington Road Bus Stop/Station 259 m
Barnstaple Rail Station Rail 1.21 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 7.49 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 7.49 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 7.5 km
Exeter International Airport Air 59.99 km

Nearby Nature

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

Anchor Wood Woodland Or Forest 749 m
Larkbear Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1 km
Hollamoor Clump Woodland Or Forest 1.52 km
Old Covert Woodland Or Forest 1.54 km
Claypit Covert Woodland Or Forest 1.59 km
Rook's Bridge Covert Woodland Or Forest 1.77 km
Claypit Coverts Woodland Or Forest 1.98 km
Shorleigh Wood Woodland Or Forest 2 km
Elmpark Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.01 km
Cock's Moor Woodland Or Forest 2.25 km
Coronation Clump Woodland Or Forest 2.71 km
Tent Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.8 km
Sowden Reservoir Inland Water 2.94 km
Glebe Copse Woodland Or Forest 3.12 km
Frankmarsh Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.15 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 34 Mbps 28.1 Mbps 48.01 Mbps
Upload 8.1 Mbps 6.8 Mbps 10.89 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 3.5 0.8
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 27.5 7.2
30-300 Mbps 79.5% 36.5 8.8
300+ Mbps 20.5% - -

Gas Consumption

43 meters consuming 464,763 kWh - mean 10,808 kWh : median 10,799 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

44 meters consuming 139,710 kWh - mean 3,175 kWh : median 3,021 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for EX31 2DQ - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Devon
Latitude 51.07032100
Longitude -4.07961300
OS Easting 254394
OS Northing 0132168
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