Postcode EX31 2JU (North Devon)

Map showing EX31 2JU and nearby postcodes

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

EX31 2JU is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 6.8 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 2JU as Rural residents > Farming communities > Older farming communities.

The closest road name to EX31 2JU is The Orchard which is centered 34 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Magdala and is 203 m away. The closest railway station is Barnstaple Rail Station, 2.44 km away.

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

The local pub for residents of EX31 2JU is Old Barn Inn and is 0 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as AwaitingInspection .

Residents reported an average download speed of 26 Mbps and an average upload speed of 4.8 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 2.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

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

Nearby Roads

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

The Orchard 34 m
Tewsley Close 72 m
Orchard View 123 m
Holland Close 143 m
Magdala Road 151 m
Old Bakery Cottages 173 m
Shieling Road 174 m
Tews Lane 217 m
Lyddicleave 218 m
Babbages 236 m
Hele Close 284 m
Oak Close 287 m
Bickington Lodge 293 m
Old Tram Drive 293 m
North Lane 342 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EX31 2JU

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 2JU - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Roundswell Community Primary Academy 425 m
On Track Education Services Good
(July 12, 2018)
1.03 km
Sticklepath Community Primary Academy 1.18 km
Petroc Good
(November 7, 2019)
2 km
Fremington Primary School 2.13 km
Pilton Community College Requires improvement
(May 9, 2019)
2.67 km
Pilton Infants' School Outstanding
(March 25, 2011)
2.86 km
Pathfield School Good
(March 28, 2019)
2.86 km
Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy Good
(January 25, 2018)
2.86 km
Ashleigh CofE Primary School 3.27 km
The Park Community School 3.29 km
Yeo Valley Primary School 3.4 km
Holywell Church of England School 3.53 km
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple Good
(June 6, 2019)
3.74 km
Newport Community School Primary Academy Outstanding
(February 11, 2015)
3.79 km
Bishops Tawton Primary School Good
(January 23, 2019)
4.05 km
The Lampard Community School Good
(July 19, 2017)
4.08 km
Eden Park Academy 4.15 km
Horwood and Newton Tracey Community Primary School Outstanding
(December 2, 2011)
5.11 km
Instow Community Primary and Pre-School Good
(November 23, 2016)
5.15 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Old Barn Inn Pub/bar/nightclub Awaiting Inspection
0 m
Bickington Stores And Post Office Retailers - other 5
Very Good
January 11, 2010
190 m
Jon Hockridge Milk Mobile caterer Awaiting Inspection
296 m
E J Gayton Other catering premises 5
Very Good
November 17, 2011
401 m
The Plough Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 27, 2019
401 m
Roundswell Community Primary Academy School/college/university 5
Very Good
December 1, 2021
425 m
John Hill Eggs Retailers - other Exempt
April 18, 2011
765 m
Cedars Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
November 15, 2019
907 m
Creation Station UK Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
931 m
The Appledore Cart Company Mobile caterer Awaiting Inspection
1.03 km
Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Awaiting Inspection
1.1 km
Caffe Pausa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 14, 2018
1.1 km
Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 18, 2019
1.1 km
Home Bargains Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 24, 2014
1.1 km
Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 21, 2019
1.1 km
Sticklebricks Pre-School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 2, 2011
1.12 km
Argos Retailers - other Exempt
October 13, 2017
1.14 km
Petrol Filing Station Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 4, 2008
1.14 km
Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
February 3, 2020
1.14 km
Action for Children Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 24, 2014
1.18 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Magdala Bus Stop/Station 203 m
Magdala Bus Stop/Station 219 m
Garage Bus Stop/Station 228 m
Garage Bus Stop/Station 241 m
Mead Park Bus Stop/Station 397 m
Barnstaple Rail Station Rail 2.44 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 6.33 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 6.33 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 6.34 km
Exeter International Airport Air 61.12 km

Nearby Nature

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

Claypit Covert Woodland Or Forest 605 m
Claypit Coverts Woodland Or Forest 794 m
Anchor Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.11 km
Rook's Bridge Covert Woodland Or Forest 1.12 km
Cock's Moor Woodland Or Forest 1.15 km
Old Covert Woodland Or Forest 1.25 km
Larkbear Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.05 km
Hollamoor Clump Woodland Or Forest 2.18 km
Cleave Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.3 km
Penhill Ridge Wetland 2.38 km
Bassett's Ridge Wetland 2.43 km
Brake Plantations Woodland Or Forest 2.45 km
Sloley's Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.48 km
Sampson's Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.68 km
Bickleton Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.7 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 28.2 Mbps 26 Mbps 43.14 Mbps
Upload 5 Mbps 4.8 Mbps 10 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 2.5 0.5
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 23.4 3.9
30-300 Mbps 100% 37 7.3
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Gas Consumption

22 meters consuming 350,895 kWh - mean 15,950 kWh : median 13,582 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for EX31 2JU - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Devon
Latitude 51.07204200
Longitude -4.09806200
OS Easting 253107
OS Northing 0132396
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
26013
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: 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 E33049060
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
North Devon 012
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
North Devon 012C
Output Area / Small Area 1A4