The postcode EX31 2HJ is located in North Devon, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EX31 2HJ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
EX31 2HJ 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 2HJ as Hard-pressed living > Hard pressed ageing workers > Ageing industrious workers.
The closest road name to EX31 2HJ is Woodville which is centered 26 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Woodville Shops and is 32 m away. The closest railway station is Barnstaple Rail Station, 1.32 km away.
The closest primary school to EX31 2HJ (for ages 11 and under) is Sticklepath Community Primary Academy.
The local pub for residents of EX31 2HJ is Wrey Arms Inn and is 519 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 519 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on March 14, 2019.
Residents reported an average download speed of 34 Mbps and an average upload speed of 9.7 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% 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 1.9 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for EX31 2HJ is covered by the Devon & Cornwall police force association and Devon is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to EX31 2HJ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to EX31 2HJ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode EX31 2HJ
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from EX31 2HJ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sticklepath Community Primary Academy | Academy | 2-11 | 82 m | |
| Petroc | College | 16-99 | Good (November 7, 2019) | 898 m |
| On Track Education Services | Special school | 7-18 | Good (July 12, 2018) | 1.15 km |
| Roundswell Community Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 1.24 km | |
| Pilton Community College | Academy | 11-16 | Requires improvement (May 9, 2019) | 1.84 km |
| Pilton Infants' School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Outstanding (March 25, 2011) | 1.9 km |
| Pathfield School | Special school | 3-19 | Good (March 28, 2019) | 1.9 km |
| Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy | Academy | 7-11 | Good (January 25, 2018) | 1.9 km |
| Ashleigh CofE Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 2.15 km | |
| The Park Community School | Academy | 11-16 | 2.22 km | |
| Yeo Valley Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 2.33 km | |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple | Academy | 2-11 | Good (June 6, 2019) | 2.63 km |
| Newport Community School Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (February 11, 2015) | 2.69 km |
| The Lampard Community School | Special school | 5-16 | Good (July 19, 2017) | 2.98 km |
| Holywell Church of England School | Academy | 3-11 | 3.01 km | |
| Eden Park Academy | Academy | 2-11 | 3.03 km | |
| Bishops Tawton Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 23, 2019) | 3.23 km |
| Fremington Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 3.25 km | |
| Orchard Vale Community School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (March 30, 2017) | 4.12 km |
| Landkey Community Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | 5.3 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EX31 2HJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sticklebricks Pre-School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 2, 2011 | 0 m | |
| Action for Children | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 24, 2014 | 82 m | |
| Sticklepath Community School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 4, 2018 | 82 m | |
| Cedars Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 15, 2019 | 217 m | |
| Mccolls | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 15, 2019 | 359 m | |
| Pelican Fish And Chip | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 7, 2020 | 359 m | |
| John Hill Eggs | Exempt April 18, 2011 | 372 m | |
| St Michaels Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 9, 2014 | 463 m | |
| Oaklands Residential Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 23, 2019 | 510 m | |
| The Power | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 14, 2019 | 519 m | |
| Wrey Arms Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 7, 2018 | 519 m | |
| Cresta Guest House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 19, 2011 | 625 m | |
| Sticklepath Service Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 11, 2021 | 625 m | |
| Creation Station UK | Awaiting Inspection | 720 m | |
| E J Gayton | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 17, 2011 | 724 m | |
| The Plough Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 27, 2019 | 724 m | |
| Argos | Exempt October 13, 2017 | 729 m | |
| Petrol Filing Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 4, 2008 | 729 m | |
| Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 3, 2020 | 729 m | |
| Boots | Exempt June 25, 2005 | 795 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EX31 2HJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Woodville Shops | 32 m | |
| Woodville Shops | 44 m | |
| Woodville | 176 m | |
| Woodville | 182 m | |
| Crosslands | 236 m | |
| Barnstaple Rail Station | 1.32 km | |
| Instow Ferry Landing | 7.43 km | |
| Instow Ferry Landing | 7.43 km | |
| Instow Ferry Landing | 7.44 km | |
| Exeter International Airport | 60.35 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EX31 2HJ - Data from Dec 2021
| Anchor Wood | 357 m | |
| Larkbear Plantation | 1.39 km | |
| Claypit Covert | 1.54 km | |
| Old Covert | 1.69 km | |
| Rook's Bridge Covert | 1.84 km | |
| Claypit Coverts | 1.88 km | |
| Hollamoor Clump | 1.89 km | |
| Cock's Moor | 2.2 km | |
| Elmpark Copse | 2.38 km | |
| Shorleigh Wood | 2.4 km | |
| Penhill Ridge | 2.98 km | |
| Sowden Reservoir | 3.01 km | |
| Coronation Clump | 3.1 km | |
| Frankmarsh Wood | 3.1 km | |
| Tutshill Wood | 3.16 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for EX31 2HJ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 39.7 Mbps | 34 Mbps | 44.29 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 9.7 Mbps | 15.6 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 7 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 40.8 | 11.8 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | - | - |
Energy usage data for EX31 2HJ - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Devon |
| Latitude | 51.07346800 |
| Longitude | -4.08218100 |
| OS Easting | 254224 |
| OS Northing | 0132523 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Devon & Cornwall |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
North Devon |
| County Electorial Division | Barnstaple South ED |
| Electoral Ward | Bickington |
| 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 |
| International Territorial Level Code | E07000043 |
| Travel To Work Area | Barnstaple |
| 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 |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Hard-pressed living Group: Hard pressed ageing workers Subgroup: Ageing industrious workers |
| 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 | 8C1 |