Postcode EX31 2NU (North Devon)

Map showing EX31 2NU and nearby postcodes

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

EX31 2NU is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 6.7 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 2NU as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Detached retirement living.

The closest road name to EX31 2NU is Rooks Nest which is centered 43 m away.

The nearest bus stop is New Inn and is 64 m away. The closest railway station is Barnstaple Rail Station, 4.11 km away.

The closest primary school to EX31 2NU (for ages 11 and under) is Fremington Primary School.

The local pub for residents of EX31 2NU is New Inn and is 41 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as AwaitingInspection . The nearest takeaway food is available from Graylings and is 256 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on February 12, 2020.

100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Rooks Nest 43 m
School Close 107 m
Broadway 126 m
Beards Road 136 m
Coppice Close 188 m
Byways Close 191 m
Old School Lane 197 m
Beach Park 198 m
Redlands Road 200 m
Broady Strap 204 m
Park Close 218 m
Church Hill 223 m
Regent Close 232 m
Poundfield Close 234 m
Mill Road 240 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EX31 2NU

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 2NU - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Fremington Primary School 466 m
Roundswell Community Primary Academy 1.72 km
On Track Education Services Good
(July 12, 2018)
2.38 km
Sticklepath Community Primary Academy 2.85 km
Instow Community Primary and Pre-School Good
(November 23, 2016)
3.56 km
Petroc Good
(November 7, 2019)
3.67 km
Pilton Community College Requires improvement
(May 9, 2019)
4.1 km
Braunton Academy Good
(January 29, 2020)
4.23 km
Southmead School Good
(May 23, 2017)
4.24 km
Pilton Infants' School Outstanding
(March 25, 2011)
4.37 km
Pathfield School Good
(March 28, 2019)
4.37 km
Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy Good
(January 25, 2018)
4.37 km
Holywell Church of England School 4.82 km
Ashleigh CofE Primary School 4.92 km
The Park Community School 4.95 km
Yeo Valley Primary School 5 km
Horwood and Newton Tracey Community Primary School Outstanding
(December 2, 2011)
5.06 km
Caen Community Primary School Good
(June 27, 2017)
5.07 km
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple Good
(June 6, 2019)
5.38 km
Newport Community School Primary Academy Outstanding
(February 11, 2015)
5.46 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
New Inn Pub/bar/nightclub Awaiting Inspection
41 m
The Fox Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
October 22, 2021
41 m
Fremington Manor Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
June 5, 2019
71 m
Han Court Chinese Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 28, 2020
71 m
Charlotte's Travelling Tea Shoppe Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
August 22, 2019
180 m
Byeways Bowling Club Other catering premises 4
Good
July 14, 2005
239 m
Costcutter Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 14, 2019
256 m
Graylings Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
February 12, 2020
256 m
Moss Pharmacy Retailers - other Exempt
January 23, 2017
256 m
St Peters Church Hall Other catering premises Exempt
September 2, 2005
335 m
Childrens Hospice South West Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
October 25, 2018
398 m
Richard Sables Retailers - other Exempt
August 30, 2016
446 m
Fremington Community Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
November 15, 2018
466 m
Fremington Stores Retailers - other 4
Good
October 31, 2017
466 m
Little Butterflies Day Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Awaiting Inspection
466 m
Guess Events at Bartridge Hill Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 12, 2019
802 m
Bike Trail Cycle Hire Retailers - other 4
Good
September 4, 2007
931 m
The Fremington Quay Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 15, 2019
931 m
Gardeners Delight Nursery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
April 21, 2005
1.59 km
Bickington Stores And Post Office Retailers - other 5
Very Good
January 11, 2010
1.59 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

New Inn Bus Stop/Station 64 m
New Inn Bus Stop/Station 164 m
Taw View Bus Stop/Station 243 m
Taw View Bus Stop/Station 308 m
Shops Bus Stop/Station 398 m
Barnstaple Rail Station Rail 4.11 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 4.79 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 4.79 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 4.8 km
Exeter International Airport Air 62.41 km

Nearby Nature

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

Sloley's Plantation Woodland Or Forest 909 m
Cleave Plantation Woodland Or Forest 915 m
Brake Plantations Woodland Or Forest 992 m
Cock's Moor Woodland Or Forest 1.02 km
Claypit Coverts Woodland Or Forest 1.05 km
Sampson's Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.08 km
Saltpill Duck Pond Inland Water 1.17 km
Gibb's Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.28 km
Bickleton Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.45 km
Claypit Covert Woodland Or Forest 1.5 km
Allenstyle Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.51 km
Allen's Rock Island 1.51 km
Home Farm Marsh Wetland 1.56 km
Chivenor Ridge Wetland 1.68 km
Bassett's Ridge Wetland 1.78 km

Broadband

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

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 0%
30-300 Mbps 100%
300+ Mbps 0%

Location

Country England
County Devon
Latitude 51.07150900
Longitude -4.12188600
OS Easting 251438
OS Northing 0132385
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
25588
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Devon & Cornwall

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
North Devon
County Electorial Division Fremington Rural ED
Electoral Ward Fremington
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) Rural town and fringe
Built-Up Area Fremington BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) England (not covered)
Workplace Zone E33049053
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
North Devon 011
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
North Devon 011C
Output Area / Small Area 6A3