Postcode EX31 2JS (North Devon)

Map showing EX31 2JS and nearby postcodes

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

EX31 2JS is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.2 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 2JS as Hard-pressed living > Hard pressed ageing workers > Ageing industrious workers.

The closest road name to EX31 2JS is Orchard View which is centered 21 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Garage and is 130 m away. The closest railway station is Barnstaple Rail Station, 2.34 km away.

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

The local pub for residents of EX31 2JS is Old Barn Inn and is 144 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as AwaitingInspection .

Residents reported an average download speed of 28.3 Mbps and an average upload speed of 4.9 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.8 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Orchard View 21 m
Old Bakery Cottages 38 m
Tewsley Close 86 m
Holland Close 95 m
The Orchard 154 m
Babbages 195 m
North Lane 200 m
Lyddicleave 221 m
Magdala Road 245 m
Oak Close 246 m
Bickington Lodge 287 m
Shieling Road 289 m
Tews Lane 325 m
Currington Meadow 343 m
Lower Cross Road 375 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EX31 2JS

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 2JS - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Roundswell Community Primary Academy 544 m
On Track Education Services Good
(July 12, 2018)
1.09 km
Sticklepath Community Primary Academy 1.09 km
Petroc Good
(November 7, 2019)
1.92 km
Fremington Primary School 2.23 km
Pilton Community College Requires improvement
(May 9, 2019)
2.53 km
Pilton Infants' School Outstanding
(March 25, 2011)
2.72 km
Pathfield School Good
(March 28, 2019)
2.72 km
Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy Good
(January 25, 2018)
2.72 km
Ashleigh CofE Primary School 3.16 km
The Park Community School 3.22 km
Yeo Valley Primary School 3.28 km
Holywell Church of England School 3.55 km
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple Good
(June 6, 2019)
3.63 km
Newport Community School Primary Academy Outstanding
(February 11, 2015)
3.71 km
The Lampard Community School Good
(July 19, 2017)
4 km
Bishops Tawton Primary School Good
(January 23, 2019)
4.03 km
Eden Park Academy 4.05 km
Orchard Vale Community School Good
(March 30, 2017)
5.14 km
Horwood and Newton Tracey Community Primary School Outstanding
(December 2, 2011)
5.24 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Old Barn Inn Pub/bar/nightclub Awaiting Inspection
144 m
Jon Hockridge Milk Mobile caterer Awaiting Inspection
153 m
Bickington Stores And Post Office Retailers - other 5
Very Good
January 11, 2010
184 m
E J Gayton Other catering premises 5
Very Good
November 17, 2011
321 m
The Plough Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 27, 2019
321 m
Roundswell Community Primary Academy School/college/university 5
Very Good
December 1, 2021
544 m
John Hill Eggs Retailers - other Exempt
April 18, 2011
659 m
Cedars Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
November 15, 2019
812 m
Creation Station UK Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
928 m
Sticklebricks Pre-School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 2, 2011
1.03 km
The Appledore Cart Company Mobile caterer Awaiting Inspection
1.09 km
Action for Children Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 24, 2014
1.09 km
Sticklepath Community School School/college/university 5
Very Good
June 4, 2018
1.09 km
Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Awaiting Inspection
1.12 km
Caffe Pausa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 14, 2018
1.12 km
Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 18, 2019
1.12 km
Home Bargains Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 24, 2014
1.12 km
Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 21, 2019
1.12 km
Argos Retailers - other Exempt
October 13, 2017
1.13 km
Petrol Filing Station Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 4, 2008
1.13 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Garage Bus Stop/Station 130 m
Garage Bus Stop/Station 142 m
Magdala Bus Stop/Station 227 m
Magdala Bus Stop/Station 260 m
Belmont Bus Stop/Station 461 m
Barnstaple Rail Station Rail 2.34 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 6.45 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 6.45 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 6.46 km
Exeter International Airport Air 61.12 km

Nearby Nature

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

Claypit Covert Woodland Or Forest 745 m
Claypit Coverts Woodland Or Forest 929 m
Anchor Wood Woodland Or Forest 979 m
Rook's Bridge Covert Woodland Or Forest 1.25 km
Cock's Moor Woodland Or Forest 1.29 km
Old Covert Woodland Or Forest 1.36 km
Larkbear Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.05 km
Hollamoor Clump Woodland Or Forest 2.22 km
Penhill Ridge Wetland 2.33 km
Bassett's Ridge Wetland 2.42 km
Cleave Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.43 km
Brake Plantations Woodland Or Forest 2.57 km
Sloley's Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.6 km
Sampson's Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.79 km
Saltpill Duck Pond Inland Water 2.79 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 31.5 Mbps 28.3 Mbps 50.43 Mbps
Upload 5 Mbps 4.9 Mbps 15.11 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 5 0.5
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 22 3.3
30-300 Mbps 100% 39.3 7.2
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Gas Consumption

9 meters consuming 103,382 kWh - mean 11,487 kWh : median 12,205 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for EX31 2JS - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Devon
Latitude 51.07307100
Longitude -4.09682300
OS Easting 253197
OS Northing 0132508
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
16234
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Devon & Cornwall

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
North Devon
County Electorial Division Fremington Rural 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: 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 E33049061
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
North Devon 012
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
North Devon 012A
Output Area / Small Area 8C1