Postcode EX31 3AJ (North Devon)

Map showing EX31 3AJ and nearby postcodes

The postcode EX31 3AJ is located in North Devon, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EX31 3AJ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

EX31 3AJ is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5 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 3AJ as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Detached retirement living.

The closest road name to EX31 3AJ is Elizabeth Drive which is centered 105 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Shorelands Way and is 109 m away. The closest railway station is Barnstaple Rail Station, 810 m away.

The closest primary school to EX31 3AJ (for ages 11 and under) is Sticklepath Community Primary Academy.

The local pub for residents of EX31 3AJ is Wrey Arms Inn and is 333 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on June 7, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from The Power and is 333 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on March 14, 2019.

Residents reported an average download speed of 32.1 Mbps and an average upload speed of 8.5 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% 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 2.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for EX31 3AJ 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 3AJ and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to EX31 3AJ, and the approximate distance away.

Elizabeth Drive 105 m
Shorelands Way 106 m
Shorelands Road 118 m
Anne Crescent 151 m
Elizabeth Close 191 m
Philip Avenue 217 m
Broadclose Road 225 m
Andrew Road 256 m
Copley Drive 256 m
A3125 315 m
Old Torrington Road 381 m
Old Sticklepath Hill 441 m
Bickington Road 1.33 km
Old Bideford Road 1.6 km
A39 2.87 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode EX31 3AJ

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 3AJ - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Petroc Good
(November 7, 2019)
379 m
Sticklepath Community Primary Academy 695 m
On Track Education Services Good
(July 12, 2018)
1.34 km
The Park Community School 1.5 km
Ashleigh CofE Primary School 1.7 km
Roundswell Community Primary Academy 1.77 km
Pilton Infants' School Outstanding
(March 25, 2011)
1.93 km
Pathfield School Good
(March 28, 2019)
1.93 km
Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy Good
(January 25, 2018)
1.93 km
Newport Community School Primary Academy Outstanding
(February 11, 2015)
2.02 km
Pilton Community College Requires improvement
(May 9, 2019)
2.04 km
Yeo Valley Primary School 2.07 km
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple Good
(June 6, 2019)
2.21 km
The Lampard Community School Good
(July 19, 2017)
2.31 km
Holywell Church of England School 2.38 km
Bishops Tawton Primary School Good
(January 23, 2019)
2.47 km
Eden Park Academy 2.48 km
Orchard Vale Community School Good
(March 30, 2017)
3.54 km
Fremington Primary School 3.89 km
Landkey Community Primary Academy 4.58 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EX31 3AJ - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
The Power Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
March 14, 2019
333 m
Wrey Arms Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
June 7, 2018
333 m
St Michaels Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
January 9, 2014
337 m
Cresta Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
May 19, 2011
344 m
Sticklepath Service Station Retailers - other 5
Very Good
June 11, 2021
344 m
Petroc School/college/university 5
Very Good
November 25, 2019
379 m
The Liberty Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 26, 2019
379 m
The Taw Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 29, 2018
379 m
Mccolls Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 15, 2019
435 m
Pelican Fish And Chip Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 7, 2020
435 m
Oaklands Residential Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
August 23, 2019
521 m
Boots Retailers - other Exempt
June 25, 2005
585 m
Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
July 12, 2021
585 m
Perfilta Coffee Supplies Retailers - other Exempt
July 24, 2003
585 m
Action for Children Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 24, 2014
695 m
Sticklepath Community School School/college/university 5
Very Good
June 4, 2018
695 m
Petroc Brannams Campus School/college/university 5
Very Good
November 12, 2019
742 m
Sticklebricks Pre-School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 2, 2011
776 m
Argos Retailers - other Exempt
October 13, 2017
838 m
Petrol Filing Station Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 4, 2008
838 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EX31 3AJ - Data from Apr 2022

Shorelands Way Bus Stop/Station 109 m
Philip Avenue Bus Stop/Station 184 m
Anne Crescent Bus Stop/Station 236 m
Barnstaple Petroc College Bus Stop/Station 244 m
Old Torrington Road Bus Stop/Station 251 m
Barnstaple Rail Station Rail 810 m
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 7.93 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 7.93 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 7.95 km
Exeter International Airport Air 59.58 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EX31 3AJ - Data from Dec 2021

Larkbear Plantation Woodland Or Forest 833 m
Anchor Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.08 km
Hollamoor Clump Woodland Or Forest 1.53 km
Elmpark Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.64 km
Shorleigh Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.75 km
Old Covert Woodland Or Forest 1.88 km
Claypit Covert Woodland Or Forest 2.04 km
Rook's Bridge Covert Woodland Or Forest 2.17 km
Coronation Clump Woodland Or Forest 2.45 km
Claypit Coverts Woodland Or Forest 2.45 km
Sowden Reservoir Inland Water 2.52 km
Tent Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.52 km
Cock's Moor Woodland Or Forest 2.71 km
Frankmarsh Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.83 km
Golden Valley Valley 2.87 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for EX31 3AJ - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 34.7 Mbps 32.1 Mbps 70.2 Mbps
Upload 8.4 Mbps 8.5 Mbps 19 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 5.8 1.3
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 23.8 7.3
30-300 Mbps 0% 42.3 10.9
300+ Mbps 100% - -

Gas Consumption

42 meters consuming 644,371 kWh - mean 15,342 kWh : median 14,924 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for EX31 3AJ - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Devon
Latitude 51.06976800
Longitude -4.07279300
OS Easting 254870
OS Northing 0132093
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
19203
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Devon & Cornwall

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
North Devon
County Electorial Division Barnstaple South ED
Electoral Ward Roundswell
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 E33049047
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
North Devon 009
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
North Devon 009C
Output Area / Small Area 6A3