Postcode EX31 2EH (North Devon)

Map showing EX31 2EH and nearby postcodes

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

EX31 2EH 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 2EH as Suburbanites > Semi-detached suburbia > Older workers and retirement.

The closest road name to EX31 2EH is Chestwood Close which is centered 30 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Bickington Road and is 132 m away. The closest railway station is Barnstaple Rail Station, 991 m away.

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

The local pub for residents of EX31 2EH is Wrey Arms Inn and is 212 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 212 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on March 14, 2019.

100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.3 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.2 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Chestwood Close 30 m
Oakland Avenue 45 m
Beechwood Close 73 m
Beechwood Avenue 77 m
Chestwood Avenue 81 m
Dracaena Avenue 137 m
West Avenue 152 m
Crescent Avenue 208 m
Woodville Close 217 m
Park Avenue 255 m
Wrey Avenue 258 m
Rhododendron Avenue 263 m
Cleave Close 270 m
Westfield Avenue 301 m
Woodville 304 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EX31 2EH

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 2EH - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Sticklepath Community Primary Academy 265 m
Petroc Good
(November 7, 2019)
575 m
On Track Education Services Good
(July 12, 2018)
1.33 km
Roundswell Community Primary Academy 1.54 km
Pilton Infants' School Outstanding
(March 25, 2011)
1.7 km
Pathfield School Good
(March 28, 2019)
1.7 km
Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy Good
(January 25, 2018)
1.7 km
Pilton Community College Requires improvement
(May 9, 2019)
1.71 km
Ashleigh CofE Primary School 1.83 km
The Park Community School 1.9 km
Yeo Valley Primary School 2.05 km
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple Good
(June 6, 2019)
2.32 km
Newport Community School Primary Academy Outstanding
(February 11, 2015)
2.37 km
The Lampard Community School Good
(July 19, 2017)
2.65 km
Eden Park Academy 2.7 km
Holywell Church of England School 2.87 km
Bishops Tawton Primary School Good
(January 23, 2019)
3 km
Fremington Primary School 3.57 km
Orchard Vale Community School Good
(March 30, 2017)
3.79 km
Landkey Community Primary Academy 4.98 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Mccolls Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 15, 2019
113 m
Pelican Fish And Chip Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 7, 2020
113 m
St Michaels Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
January 9, 2014
190 m
Oaklands Residential Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
August 23, 2019
198 m
The Power Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
March 14, 2019
212 m
Wrey Arms Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
June 7, 2018
212 m
Action for Children Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 24, 2014
265 m
Sticklepath Community School School/college/university 5
Very Good
June 4, 2018
265 m
Cresta Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
May 19, 2011
302 m
Sticklepath Service Station Retailers - other 5
Very Good
June 11, 2021
302 m
Sticklebricks Pre-School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 2, 2011
326 m
Cedars Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
November 15, 2019
541 m
Petroc School/college/university 5
Very Good
November 25, 2019
575 m
The Liberty Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 26, 2019
575 m
The Taw Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 29, 2018
575 m
John Hill Eggs Retailers - other Exempt
April 18, 2011
698 m
Boots Retailers - other Exempt
June 25, 2005
779 m
Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
July 12, 2021
779 m
Perfilta Coffee Supplies Retailers - other Exempt
July 24, 2003
779 m
Argos Retailers - other Exempt
October 13, 2017
845 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Bickington Road Bus Stop/Station 132 m
Bickington Road Bus Stop/Station 138 m
Wrey Arms Bus Stop/Station 271 m
Woodville Shops Bus Stop/Station 283 m
Old Torrington Road Bus Stop/Station 324 m
Barnstaple Rail Station Rail 991 m
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 7.73 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 7.73 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 7.75 km
Exeter International Airport Air 60.09 km

Nearby Nature

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

Anchor Wood Woodland Or Forest 562 m
Larkbear Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.28 km
Claypit Covert Woodland Or Forest 1.83 km
Hollamoor Clump Woodland Or Forest 1.87 km
Old Covert Woodland Or Forest 1.89 km
Rook's Bridge Covert Woodland Or Forest 2.08 km
Elmpark Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.17 km
Claypit Coverts Woodland Or Forest 2.19 km
Shorleigh Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.25 km
Cock's Moor Woodland Or Forest 2.5 km
Sowden Reservoir Inland Water 2.69 km
Frankmarsh Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.83 km
Coronation Clump Woodland Or Forest 2.95 km
Tutshill Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.01 km
Tent Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.03 km

Broadband

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

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 0%
30-300 Mbps 100%
300+ Mbps 0%

Gas Consumption

7 meters consuming 58,996 kWh - mean 8,428 kWh : median 8,518 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

7 meters consuming 13,790 kWh - mean 1,970 kWh : median 2,077 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for EX31 2EH - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Devon
Latitude 51.07343900
Longitude -4.07754900
OS Easting 254550
OS Northing 0132511
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