Postcode EX31 2JZ (North Devon)

Map showing EX31 2JZ and nearby postcodes

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

EX31 2JZ 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 2JZ as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Detached retirement living.

The closest road name to EX31 2JZ is Lyddicleave which is centered 55 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Garage and is 176 m away. The closest railway station is Barnstaple Rail Station, 2.19 km away.

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

The local pub for residents of EX31 2JZ is The Plough Inn and is 190 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on February 27, 2019.

Residents reported an average download speed of 42.7 Mbps and an average upload speed of 9.5 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 41.7% 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 2.1 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Lyddicleave 55 m
Oak Close 63 m
Currington Meadow 113 m
Hopperstyle 194 m
Ley Meadow Drive 202 m
Hele Close 214 m
Yellaford Way 219 m
Tewsley Close 229 m
Pathfield Close 231 m
Tews Lane 236 m
Hollamoor View 246 m
Potterswell 257 m
Middle Combe Drive 263 m
Springfield Road 264 m
Hele Lane 266 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EX31 2JZ

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 2JZ - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Roundswell Community Primary Academy 416 m
On Track Education Services Good
(July 12, 2018)
828 m
Sticklepath Community Primary Academy 941 m
Petroc Good
(November 7, 2019)
1.75 km
Fremington Primary School 2.38 km
Pilton Community College Requires improvement
(May 9, 2019)
2.55 km
Pilton Infants' School Outstanding
(March 25, 2011)
2.7 km
Pathfield School Good
(March 28, 2019)
2.7 km
Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy Good
(January 25, 2018)
2.7 km
The Park Community School 3.02 km
Ashleigh CofE Primary School 3.03 km
Yeo Valley Primary School 3.2 km
Holywell Church of England School 3.29 km
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple Good
(June 6, 2019)
3.52 km
Newport Community School Primary Academy Outstanding
(February 11, 2015)
3.53 km
Bishops Tawton Primary School Good
(January 23, 2019)
3.78 km
The Lampard Community School Good
(July 19, 2017)
3.82 km
Eden Park Academy 3.91 km
Orchard Vale Community School Good
(March 30, 2017)
5 km
Horwood and Newton Tracey Community Primary School Outstanding
(December 2, 2011)
5.07 km

Nearby Food

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

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

Nearby Travel Links

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

Garage Bus Stop/Station 176 m
Garage Bus Stop/Station 178 m
Belmont Bus Stop/Station 323 m
End of Ellerslie Road Bus Stop/Station 461 m
Magdala Bus Stop/Station 462 m
Barnstaple Rail Station Rail 2.19 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 6.54 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 6.54 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 6.55 km
Exeter International Airport Air 60.86 km

Nearby Nature

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

Claypit Covert Woodland Or Forest 687 m
Anchor Wood Woodland Or Forest 934 m
Claypit Coverts Woodland Or Forest 991 m
Rook's Bridge Covert Woodland Or Forest 1.12 km
Old Covert Woodland Or Forest 1.16 km
Cock's Moor Woodland Or Forest 1.32 km
Larkbear Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.79 km
Hollamoor Clump Woodland Or Forest 1.95 km
Cleave Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.52 km
Penhill Ridge Wetland 2.59 km
Brake Plantations Woodland Or Forest 2.67 km
Bassett's Ridge Wetland 2.68 km
Sloley's Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.72 km
Shorleigh Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.74 km
Bickleton Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.89 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 39.8 Mbps 42.7 Mbps 79.66 Mbps
Upload 9.1 Mbps 9.5 Mbps 20 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 5.2 0.8
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 24.7 3
30-300 Mbps 58.3% 51.3 11.8
300+ Mbps 41.7% - -

Gas Consumption

45 meters consuming 622,960 kWh - mean 13,844 kWh : median 11,982 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for EX31 2JZ - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Devon
Latitude 51.07124400
Longitude -4.09437100
OS Easting 253363
OS Northing 0132300
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: Suburbanites
Group: Suburban achievers
Subgroup: Detached retirement living
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 012C
Output Area / Small Area 6A3