Postcode EX31 2EU (North Devon)

Map showing EX31 2EU and nearby postcodes

The postcode EX31 2EU is located in North Devon, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in June 1981 and is an active postcode. EX31 2EU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

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

The closest road name to EX31 2EU is Rhododendron Avenue which is centered 74 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Bickington Road and is 86 m away. The closest railway station is Barnstaple Rail Station, 978 m away.

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

The local pub for residents of EX31 2EU is Wrey Arms Inn and is 159 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 159 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on March 14, 2019.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Rhododendron Avenue 74 m
Manor View 115 m
Chestwood Close 180 m
Chestwood Avenue 185 m
West Avenue 188 m
Broadclose Road 193 m
Beechwood Avenue 198 m
Crescent Avenue 210 m
Oakland Avenue 214 m
Manor Park 224 m
Dracaena Avenue 265 m
Beechwood Close 266 m
A3125 274 m
Linden Gardens 290 m
Copley Drive 292 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EX31 2EU

Introduction June 1981
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 2EU - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Sticklepath Community Primary Academy 348 m
Petroc Good
(November 7, 2019)
524 m
On Track Education Services Good
(July 12, 2018)
1.22 km
Roundswell Community Primary Academy 1.52 km
The Park Community School 1.81 km
Pilton Infants' School Outstanding
(March 25, 2011)
1.85 km
Pathfield School Good
(March 28, 2019)
1.85 km
Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy Good
(January 25, 2018)
1.85 km
Ashleigh CofE Primary School 1.85 km
Pilton Community College Requires improvement
(May 9, 2019)
1.89 km
Yeo Valley Primary School 2.13 km
Newport Community School Primary Academy Outstanding
(February 11, 2015)
2.3 km
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple Good
(June 6, 2019)
2.36 km
The Lampard Community School Good
(July 19, 2017)
2.59 km
Holywell Church of England School 2.66 km
Eden Park Academy 2.69 km
Bishops Tawton Primary School Good
(January 23, 2019)
2.82 km
Fremington Primary School 3.61 km
Orchard Vale Community School Good
(March 30, 2017)
3.78 km
Landkey Community Primary Academy 4.89 km

Nearby Food

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

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

Nearby Travel Links

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

Bickington Road Bus Stop/Station 86 m
Bickington Road Bus Stop/Station 88 m
Wrey Arms Bus Stop/Station 213 m
Barnstaple Petroc College Bus Stop/Station 233 m
Old Torrington Road Bus Stop/Station 240 m
Barnstaple Rail Station Rail 978 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 59.93 km

Nearby Nature

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

Anchor Wood Woodland Or Forest 736 m
Larkbear Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.07 km
Hollamoor Clump Woodland Or Forest 1.67 km
Old Covert Woodland Or Forest 1.78 km
Claypit Covert Woodland Or Forest 1.81 km
Elmpark Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.98 km
Rook's Bridge Covert Woodland Or Forest 2.01 km
Shorleigh Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.04 km
Claypit Coverts Woodland Or Forest 2.2 km
Cock's Moor Woodland Or Forest 2.48 km
Sowden Reservoir Inland Water 2.71 km
Coronation Clump Woodland Or Forest 2.75 km
Tent Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.83 km
Frankmarsh Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.91 km
Tutshill Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.17 km

Location

Country England
County Devon
Latitude 51.07160200
Longitude -4.07682900
OS Easting 254593
OS Northing 0132305
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