Postcode EX31 2LH (North Devon)

Map showing EX31 2LH and nearby postcodes

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

EX31 2LH 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 2LH as Urbanites > Urban professionals and families > White professionals.

The closest road name to EX31 2LH is Bickington Lodge which is centered 36 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Magdala and is 66 m away. The closest railway station is Barnstaple Rail Station, 2.61 km away.

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

The local pub for residents of EX31 2LH is Old Barn Inn and is 271 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as AwaitingInspection .

Residents reported an average download speed of 29.4 Mbps and an average upload speed of 6.1 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 1.3 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 2LH 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 2LH and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

Bickington Lodge 36 m
Mead Park 102 m
Babbages 110 m
Mead Park Close 156 m
Magdala Road 166 m
Holland Close 187 m
Shieling Road 211 m
Sea King Close 238 m
The Orchard 240 m
Elmfield Road 246 m
Orchard View 271 m
Tewsley Close 298 m
Tews Lane 474 m
Lyddicleave 474 m
Bickington Road 681 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EX31 2LH

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 2LH - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Roundswell Community Primary Academy 656 m
On Track Education Services Good
(July 12, 2018)
1.3 km
Sticklepath Community Primary Academy 1.36 km
Fremington Primary School 1.97 km
Petroc Good
(November 7, 2019)
2.19 km
Pilton Community College Requires improvement
(May 9, 2019)
2.69 km
Pilton Infants' School Outstanding
(March 25, 2011)
2.91 km
Pathfield School Good
(March 28, 2019)
2.91 km
Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy Good
(January 25, 2018)
2.91 km
Ashleigh CofE Primary School 3.41 km
The Park Community School 3.5 km
Yeo Valley Primary School 3.5 km
Holywell Church of England School 3.8 km
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple Good
(June 6, 2019)
3.87 km
Newport Community School Primary Academy Outstanding
(February 11, 2015)
3.98 km
The Lampard Community School Good
(July 19, 2017)
4.27 km
Bishops Tawton Primary School Good
(January 23, 2019)
4.31 km
Eden Park Academy 4.31 km
Instow Community Primary and Pre-School Good
(November 23, 2016)
5.04 km
Southmead School Good
(May 23, 2017)
5.04 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Bickington Stores And Post Office Retailers - other 5
Very Good
January 11, 2010
98 m
Old Barn Inn Pub/bar/nightclub Awaiting Inspection
271 m
Jon Hockridge Milk Mobile caterer Awaiting Inspection
366 m
E J Gayton Other catering premises 5
Very Good
November 17, 2011
603 m
The Plough Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 27, 2019
603 m
Roundswell Community Primary Academy School/college/university 5
Very Good
December 1, 2021
656 m
John Hill Eggs Retailers - other Exempt
April 18, 2011
924 m
Cedars Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
November 15, 2019
1.08 km
Creation Station UK Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
1.19 km
Childrens Hospice South West Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
October 25, 2018
1.22 km
Sticklebricks Pre-School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 2, 2011
1.3 km
The Appledore Cart Company Mobile caterer Awaiting Inspection
1.3 km
Action for Children Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 24, 2014
1.36 km
Sticklepath Community School School/college/university 5
Very Good
June 4, 2018
1.36 km
Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Awaiting Inspection
1.37 km
Caffe Pausa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 14, 2018
1.37 km
Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 18, 2019
1.37 km
Home Bargains Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 24, 2014
1.37 km
Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 21, 2019
1.37 km
Argos Retailers - other Exempt
October 13, 2017
1.4 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Magdala Bus Stop/Station 66 m
Magdala Bus Stop/Station 67 m
Mead Park Bus Stop/Station 239 m
Mead Park Bus Stop/Station 278 m
Garage Bus Stop/Station 412 m
Barnstaple Rail Station Rail 2.61 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 6.24 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 6.24 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 6.25 km
Exeter International Airport Air 61.39 km

Nearby Nature

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

Claypit Covert Woodland Or Forest 754 m
Claypit Coverts Woodland Or Forest 789 m
Cock's Moor Woodland Or Forest 1.17 km
Anchor Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.21 km
Rook's Bridge Covert Woodland Or Forest 1.3 km
Old Covert Woodland Or Forest 1.49 km
Penhill Ridge Wetland 2.12 km
Bassett's Ridge Wetland 2.16 km
Cleave Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.22 km
Larkbear Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.32 km
Brake Plantations Woodland Or Forest 2.36 km
Sloley's Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.37 km
Hollamoor Clump Woodland Or Forest 2.45 km
Saltpill Duck Pond Inland Water 2.51 km
Sampson's Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.55 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 27.3 Mbps 29.4 Mbps 58.95 Mbps
Upload 5.1 Mbps 6.1 Mbps 20 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% 22.7 3.9
30-300 Mbps 100% 39 8.9
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Gas Consumption

34 meters consuming 282,198 kWh - mean 8,300 kWh : median 6,669 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

44 meters consuming 228,493 kWh - mean 5,193 kWh : median 3,742 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for EX31 2LH - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Devon
Latitude 51.07384800
Longitude -4.10065600
OS Easting 252931
OS Northing 0132602
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: Urbanites
Group: Urban professionals and families
Subgroup: White professionals
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 5A1