Postcode EX31 2DR (North Devon)

Map showing EX31 2DR and nearby postcodes

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

EX31 2DR 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 2DR as Rural residents > Farming communities > Older farming communities.

The closest road name to EX31 2DR is Tudor Drive which is centered 53 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Tudor Drive and is 109 m away. The closest railway station is Barnstaple Rail Station, 1.17 km away.

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

The local pub for residents of EX31 2DR is Wrey Arms Inn and is 481 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 481 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on March 14, 2019.

Residents reported an average download speed of 51.4 Mbps and an average upload speed of 14.5 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 41.7% 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 2.2 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 2DR 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 2DR and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

Tudor Drive 53 m
Grange Avenue 102 m
Old Torrington Road 130 m
Regent Close 140 m
Broadclose Road 202 m
Manor Close 220 m
Elizabeth Close 229 m
Manor Park 254 m
Riverton Road 268 m
Orchard Close 281 m
Philip Avenue 298 m
Rhododendron Avenue 298 m
Gratton Way 342 m
Linden Gardens 342 m
Linden Close 367 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EX31 2DR

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 2DR - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Sticklepath Community Primary Academy 579 m
Petroc Good
(November 7, 2019)
719 m
On Track Education Services Good
(July 12, 2018)
977 m
Roundswell Community Primary Academy 1.43 km
The Park Community School 1.83 km
Ashleigh CofE Primary School 2.06 km
Pilton Infants' School Outstanding
(March 25, 2011)
2.19 km
Pathfield School Good
(March 28, 2019)
2.19 km
Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy Good
(January 25, 2018)
2.19 km
Pilton Community College Requires improvement
(May 9, 2019)
2.25 km
Holywell Church of England School 2.35 km
Newport Community School Primary Academy Outstanding
(February 11, 2015)
2.36 km
Yeo Valley Primary School 2.41 km
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple Good
(June 6, 2019)
2.57 km
Bishops Tawton Primary School Good
(January 23, 2019)
2.62 km
The Lampard Community School Good
(July 19, 2017)
2.64 km
Eden Park Academy 2.84 km
Fremington Primary School 3.57 km
Orchard Vale Community School Good
(March 30, 2017)
3.9 km
Landkey Community Primary Academy 4.88 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Boots Retailers - other Exempt
June 25, 2005
247 m
Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
July 12, 2021
247 m
Perfilta Coffee Supplies Retailers - other Exempt
July 24, 2003
247 m
Petroc Brannams Campus School/college/university 5
Very Good
November 12, 2019
413 m
St Michaels Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
January 9, 2014
418 m
Mccolls Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 15, 2019
450 m
Pelican Fish And Chip Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 7, 2020
450 m
Argos Retailers - other Exempt
October 13, 2017
478 m
Petrol Filing Station Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 4, 2008
478 m
Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
February 3, 2020
478 m
The Power Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
March 14, 2019
481 m
Wrey Arms Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
June 7, 2018
481 m
Cresta Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
May 19, 2011
574 m
Sticklepath Service Station Retailers - other 5
Very Good
June 11, 2021
574 m
Action for Children Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 24, 2014
579 m
Sticklepath Community School School/college/university 5
Very Good
June 4, 2018
579 m
Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Awaiting Inspection
650 m
Caffe Pausa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 14, 2018
650 m
Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 18, 2019
650 m
Home Bargains Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 24, 2014
650 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Tudor Drive Bus Stop/Station 109 m
Grange Avenue Bus Stop/Station 120 m
Grange Avenue Bus Stop/Station 127 m
Manor Park Bus Stop/Station 146 m
Orchard Close Bus Stop/Station 188 m
Barnstaple Rail Station Rail 1.17 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 7.58 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 7.58 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 7.59 km
Exeter International Airport Air 59.74 km

Nearby Nature

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

Larkbear Plantation Woodland Or Forest 743 m
Anchor Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.01 km
Hollamoor Clump Woodland Or Forest 1.31 km
Old Covert Woodland Or Forest 1.52 km
Claypit Covert Woodland Or Forest 1.7 km
Shorleigh Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.74 km
Elmpark Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.75 km
Rook's Bridge Covert Woodland Or Forest 1.81 km
Claypit Coverts Woodland Or Forest 2.12 km
Cock's Moor Woodland Or Forest 2.36 km
Coronation Clump Woodland Or Forest 2.45 km
Tent Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.54 km
Sowden Reservoir Inland Water 2.88 km
Glebe Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.92 km
Golden Valley Valley 2.93 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 54.5 Mbps 51.4 Mbps 79.76 Mbps
Upload 18.6 Mbps 14.5 Mbps 20 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 5.3 1
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% - -
30-300 Mbps 58.3% 56.5 16.1
300+ Mbps 41.7% - -

Gas Consumption

36 meters consuming 512,670 kWh - mean 14,241 kWh : median 13,246 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

35 meters consuming 112,031 kWh - mean 3,201 kWh : median 2,762 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for EX31 2DR - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Devon
Latitude 51.06839800
Longitude -4.07747100
OS Easting 254538
OS Northing 0131950
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: Rural residents
Group: Farming communities
Subgroup: Older farming communities
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 1A4