Postcode EX31 2EE (North Devon)

Map showing EX31 2EE and nearby postcodes

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

EX31 2EE is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.3 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 2EE as Suburbanites > Semi-detached suburbia > Older workers and retirement.

The closest road name to EX31 2EE is West Avenue which is centered 14 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Wrey Arms and is 113 m away. The closest railway station is Barnstaple Rail Station, 836 m away.

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

The local pub for residents of EX31 2EE is Wrey Arms Inn and is 72 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 72 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 11.7 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 87.5% 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 2.1 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

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

Nearby Roads

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

West Avenue 14 m
Crescent Avenue 43 m
Beechwood Avenue 90 m
Wrey Avenue 113 m
Chestwood Close 150 m
A3125 150 m
Beechwood Close 158 m
Westfield Avenue 184 m
Oakland Avenue 205 m
Copley Drive 208 m
Cleave Close 211 m
Chestwood Avenue 219 m
Rhododendron Avenue 269 m
Cleave Road 275 m
Shorelands Road 303 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EX31 2EE

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 2EE - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Petroc Good
(November 7, 2019)
410 m
Sticklepath Community Primary Academy 420 m
On Track Education Services Good
(July 12, 2018)
1.41 km
Pilton Infants' School Outstanding
(March 25, 2011)
1.66 km
Pathfield School Good
(March 28, 2019)
1.66 km
Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy Good
(January 25, 2018)
1.66 km
Roundswell Community Primary Academy 1.67 km
Ashleigh CofE Primary School 1.69 km
Pilton Community College Requires improvement
(May 9, 2019)
1.71 km
The Park Community School 1.73 km
Yeo Valley Primary School 1.95 km
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple Good
(June 6, 2019)
2.19 km
Newport Community School Primary Academy Outstanding
(February 11, 2015)
2.2 km
The Lampard Community School Good
(July 19, 2017)
2.49 km
Eden Park Academy 2.55 km
Holywell Church of England School 2.78 km
Bishops Tawton Primary School Good
(January 23, 2019)
2.86 km
Orchard Vale Community School Good
(March 30, 2017)
3.64 km
Fremington Primary School 3.73 km
Landkey Community Primary Academy 4.82 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
The Power Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
March 14, 2019
72 m
Wrey Arms Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
June 7, 2018
72 m
St Michaels Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
January 9, 2014
123 m
Oaklands Residential Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
August 23, 2019
134 m
Cresta Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
May 19, 2011
138 m
Sticklepath Service Station Retailers - other 5
Very Good
June 11, 2021
138 m
Mccolls Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 15, 2019
160 m
Pelican Fish And Chip Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 7, 2020
160 m
Petroc School/college/university 5
Very Good
November 25, 2019
410 m
The Liberty Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 26, 2019
410 m
The Taw Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 29, 2018
410 m
Action for Children Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 24, 2014
420 m
Sticklepath Community School School/college/university 5
Very Good
June 4, 2018
420 m
Sticklebricks Pre-School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 2, 2011
488 m
Cedars Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
November 15, 2019
700 m
Boots Retailers - other Exempt
June 25, 2005
780 m
Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
July 12, 2021
780 m
Perfilta Coffee Supplies Retailers - other Exempt
July 24, 2003
780 m
John Hill Eggs Retailers - other Exempt
April 18, 2011
859 m
No 22 Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
October 19, 2021
879 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Wrey Arms Bus Stop/Station 113 m
Old Torrington Road Bus Stop/Station 168 m
Barnstaple Petroc College Bus Stop/Station 174 m
Old Torrington Road Bus Stop/Station 175 m
Bickington Road Bus Stop/Station 183 m
Barnstaple Rail Station Rail 836 m
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 7.87 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 7.87 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 7.88 km
Exeter International Airport Air 59.94 km

Nearby Nature

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

Anchor Wood Woodland Or Forest 718 m
Larkbear Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.21 km
Hollamoor Clump Woodland Or Forest 1.85 km
Claypit Covert Woodland Or Forest 1.96 km
Old Covert Woodland Or Forest 1.97 km
Elmpark Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.04 km
Shorleigh Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.15 km
Rook's Bridge Covert Woodland Or Forest 2.19 km
Claypit Coverts Woodland Or Forest 2.34 km
Sowden Reservoir Inland Water 2.55 km
Cock's Moor Woodland Or Forest 2.63 km
Frankmarsh Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.72 km
Coronation Clump Woodland Or Forest 2.85 km
Tent Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.93 km
Tutshill Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.98 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 41.5 Mbps 40 Mbps 64.98 Mbps
Upload 11.9 Mbps 11.7 Mbps 20 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 3.5 1
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 22 3
30-300 Mbps 12.5% 48.3 14.4
300+ Mbps 87.5% - -

Gas Consumption

15 meters consuming 204,894 kWh - mean 13,660 kWh : median 12,726 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for EX31 2EE - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Devon
Latitude 51.07304800
Longitude -4.07527600
OS Easting 254708
OS Northing 0132463
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
12681
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: Semi-detached suburbia
Subgroup: Older workers and retirement
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 E33049044
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
North Devon 009
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
North Devon 009B
Output Area / Small Area 6B4