Postcode EX31 2JX (North Devon)

Map showing EX31 2JX and nearby postcodes

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

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

The closest road name to EX31 2JX is Tews Lane which is centered 44 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Garage and is 294 m away. The closest railway station is Barnstaple Rail Station, 2.37 km away.

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

The local pub for residents of EX31 2JX is Old Barn Inn and is 208 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as AwaitingInspection .

Residents reported an average download speed of 22.9 Mbps and an average upload speed of 3.2 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. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.6 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Tews Lane 44 m
Hele Close 77 m
Old Tram Drive 136 m
Hele Lane 148 m
Lyddicleave 161 m
Hele Rise 177 m
Ley Meadow Drive 179 m
Varve Close 212 m
Tewsley Close 219 m
Pancheon Close 227 m
The Orchard 236 m
Claypits Road 237 m
Oak Close 246 m
Pathfield Close 255 m
Middle Combe Drive 257 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EX31 2JX

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 2JX - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Roundswell Community Primary Academy 252 m
On Track Education Services Good
(July 12, 2018)
824 m
Sticklepath Community Primary Academy 1.12 km
Petroc Good
(November 7, 2019)
1.92 km
Fremington Primary School 2.21 km
Pilton Community College Requires improvement
(May 9, 2019)
2.73 km
Pilton Infants' School Outstanding
(March 25, 2011)
2.89 km
Pathfield School Good
(March 28, 2019)
2.89 km
Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy Good
(January 25, 2018)
2.89 km
The Park Community School 3.18 km
Ashleigh CofE Primary School 3.22 km
Holywell Church of England School 3.33 km
Yeo Valley Primary School 3.39 km
Newport Community School Primary Academy Outstanding
(February 11, 2015)
3.69 km
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple Good
(June 6, 2019)
3.7 km
Bishops Tawton Primary School Good
(January 23, 2019)
3.88 km
The Lampard Community School Good
(July 19, 2017)
3.98 km
Eden Park Academy 4.09 km
Horwood and Newton Tracey Community Primary School Outstanding
(December 2, 2011)
4.94 km
Orchard Vale Community School Good
(March 30, 2017)
5.17 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Old Barn Inn Pub/bar/nightclub Awaiting Inspection
208 m
Roundswell Community Primary Academy School/college/university 5
Very Good
December 1, 2021
252 m
E J Gayton Other catering premises 5
Very Good
November 17, 2011
379 m
The Plough Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 27, 2019
379 m
Bickington Stores And Post Office Retailers - other 5
Very Good
January 11, 2010
398 m
Jon Hockridge Milk Mobile caterer Awaiting Inspection
428 m
John Hill Eggs Retailers - other Exempt
April 18, 2011
747 m
Creation Station UK Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
762 m
The Appledore Cart Company Mobile caterer Awaiting Inspection
824 m
Cedars Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
November 15, 2019
862 m
Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Awaiting Inspection
917 m
Caffe Pausa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 14, 2018
917 m
Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 18, 2019
917 m
Home Bargains Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 24, 2014
917 m
Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 21, 2019
917 m
Argos Retailers - other Exempt
October 13, 2017
973 m
Petrol Filing Station Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 4, 2008
973 m
Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
February 3, 2020
973 m
Sally Salon Services Limited Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
1.05 km
Sticklebricks Pre-School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 2, 2011
1.08 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Garage Bus Stop/Station 294 m
Garage Bus Stop/Station 301 m
Magdala Bus Stop/Station 407 m
Swallowfield Bus Stop/Station 408 m
Magdala Bus Stop/Station 416 m
Barnstaple Rail Station Rail 2.37 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 6.35 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 6.35 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 6.36 km
Exeter International Airport Air 60.93 km

Nearby Nature

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

Claypit Covert Woodland Or Forest 501 m
Claypit Coverts Woodland Or Forest 804 m
Rook's Bridge Covert Woodland Or Forest 968 m
Old Covert Woodland Or Forest 1.06 km
Anchor Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.12 km
Cock's Moor Woodland Or Forest 1.13 km
Larkbear Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.88 km
Hollamoor Clump Woodland Or Forest 1.97 km
Cleave Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.33 km
Brake Plantations Woodland Or Forest 2.48 km
Sloley's Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.54 km
Penhill Ridge Wetland 2.59 km
Bassett's Ridge Wetland 2.63 km
Bickleton Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.7 km
Sampson's Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.74 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 26.1 Mbps 22.9 Mbps 29.91 Mbps
Upload 3.1 Mbps 3.2 Mbps 5.17 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% - -
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 22.8 3.2
30-300 Mbps 100% - -
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Gas Consumption

6 meters consuming 70,113 kWh - mean 11,686 kWh : median 11,733 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

6 meters consuming 30,954 kWh - mean 5,159 kWh : median 4,007 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for EX31 2JX - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Devon
Latitude 51.07037500
Longitude -4.09673000
OS Easting 253195
OS Northing 0132208
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