Postcode EX31 2HZ (North Devon)

Map showing EX31 2HZ and nearby postcodes

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

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

The closest road name to EX31 2HZ is Linden Gardens which is centered 24 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Woodville and is 173 m away. The closest railway station is Barnstaple Rail Station, 1.24 km away.

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

The local pub for residents of EX31 2HZ is Wrey Arms Inn and is 422 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 422 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on March 14, 2019.

Residents reported an average download speed of 27.6 Mbps and an average upload speed of 5.5 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 1.4 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 2HZ 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 2HZ and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

Linden Gardens 24 m
Linden Close 52 m
Manor Park 87 m
Manor Close 147 m
Manor View 163 m
Orchard Close 190 m
Rhododendron Avenue 207 m
Rosewood Grove 216 m
Higher Elmwood 228 m
Regent Close 233 m
Alder Glade 264 m
Maple Grove 267 m
Chestwood Avenue 280 m
Dracaena Avenue 289 m
Birch Lane 292 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EX31 2HZ

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 2HZ - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Sticklepath Community Primary Academy 258 m
Petroc Good
(November 7, 2019)
787 m
On Track Education Services Good
(July 12, 2018)
974 m
Roundswell Community Primary Academy 1.26 km
The Park Community School 2.04 km
Pilton Infants' School Outstanding
(March 25, 2011)
2.06 km
Pathfield School Good
(March 28, 2019)
2.06 km
Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy Good
(January 25, 2018)
2.06 km
Pilton Community College Requires improvement
(May 9, 2019)
2.06 km
Ashleigh CofE Primary School 2.12 km
Yeo Valley Primary School 2.39 km
Newport Community School Primary Academy Outstanding
(February 11, 2015)
2.55 km
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple Good
(June 6, 2019)
2.62 km
Holywell Church of England School 2.68 km
The Lampard Community School Good
(July 19, 2017)
2.84 km
Bishops Tawton Primary School Good
(January 23, 2019)
2.94 km
Eden Park Academy 2.96 km
Fremington Primary School 3.36 km
Orchard Vale Community School Good
(March 30, 2017)
4.04 km
Landkey Community Primary Academy 5.12 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Action for Children Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 24, 2014
258 m
Sticklepath Community School School/college/university 5
Very Good
June 4, 2018
258 m
Mccolls Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 15, 2019
284 m
Pelican Fish And Chip Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 7, 2020
284 m
Sticklebricks Pre-School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 2, 2011
325 m
St Michaels Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
January 9, 2014
340 m
The Power Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
March 14, 2019
422 m
Wrey Arms Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
June 7, 2018
422 m
Cedars Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
November 15, 2019
430 m
Boots Retailers - other Exempt
June 25, 2005
476 m
Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
July 12, 2021
476 m
Perfilta Coffee Supplies Retailers - other Exempt
July 24, 2003
476 m
Argos Retailers - other Exempt
October 13, 2017
487 m
Petrol Filing Station Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 4, 2008
487 m
Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
February 3, 2020
487 m
Oaklands Residential Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
August 23, 2019
540 m
Cresta Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
May 19, 2011
546 m
Sticklepath Service Station Retailers - other 5
Very Good
June 11, 2021
546 m
Creation Station UK Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
564 m
John Hill Eggs Retailers - other Exempt
April 18, 2011
594 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Woodville Bus Stop/Station 173 m
Manor Park Bus Stop/Station 189 m
Woodville Bus Stop/Station 206 m
Orchard Close Bus Stop/Station 216 m
Bickington Road Bus Stop/Station 252 m
Barnstaple Rail Station Rail 1.24 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 7.45 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 7.45 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 7.46 km
Exeter International Airport Air 60.06 km

Nearby Nature

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

Anchor Wood Woodland Or Forest 681 m
Larkbear Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.07 km
Old Covert Woodland Or Forest 1.53 km
Claypit Covert Woodland Or Forest 1.54 km
Hollamoor Clump Woodland Or Forest 1.58 km
Rook's Bridge Covert Woodland Or Forest 1.75 km
Claypit Coverts Woodland Or Forest 1.94 km
Shorleigh Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.07 km
Elmpark Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.08 km
Cock's Moor Woodland Or Forest 2.21 km
Coronation Clump Woodland Or Forest 2.78 km
Tent Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.87 km
Sowden Reservoir Inland Water 2.97 km
Frankmarsh Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.16 km
Glebe Copse Woodland Or Forest 3.17 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 31.9 Mbps 27.6 Mbps 49.76 Mbps
Upload 7.2 Mbps 5.5 Mbps 10.65 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 6.5 1
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 22 4
30-300 Mbps 0% 42.5 8.8
300+ Mbps 100% - -

Gas Consumption

15 meters consuming 134,016 kWh - mean 8,934 kWh : median 9,476 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

15 meters consuming 38,014 kWh - mean 2,534 kWh : median 2,464 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for EX31 2HZ - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Devon
Latitude 51.07077500
Longitude -4.08039000
OS Easting 254341
OS Northing 0132220
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 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

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 E33049044
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