The postcode EX31 3AR is located in North Devon, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in June 1998 and is an active postcode. EX31 3AR is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
EX31 3AR is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.9 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 3AR as Rural residents > Farming communities > Established farming communities.
The closest road name to EX31 3AR is Gratton Way which is centered 35 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Gratton Way and is 70 m away. The closest railway station is Barnstaple Rail Station, 1.47 km away.
The closest primary school to EX31 3AR (for ages 11 and under) is Sticklepath Community Primary Academy.
The nearest takeaway food is available from Subway and is 449 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on November 9, 2018.
Policing for EX31 3AR is covered by the Devon & Cornwall police force association and Devon is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to EX31 3AR and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to EX31 3AR, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode EX31 3AR
| Introduction | June 1998 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from EX31 3AR - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| On Track Education Services | Special school | 7-18 | Good (July 12, 2018) | 687 m |
| Sticklepath Community Primary Academy | Academy | 2-11 | 735 m | |
| Petroc | College | 16-99 | Good (November 7, 2019) | 1.03 km |
| Roundswell Community Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 1.23 km | |
| The Park Community School | Academy | 11-16 | 2.07 km | |
| Holywell Church of England School | Academy | 3-11 | 2.27 km | |
| Ashleigh CofE Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 2.36 km | |
| Pilton Infants' School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Outstanding (March 25, 2011) | 2.49 km |
| Pathfield School | Special school | 3-19 | Good (March 28, 2019) | 2.49 km |
| Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy | Academy | 7-11 | Good (January 25, 2018) | 2.49 km |
| Pilton Community College | Academy | 11-16 | Requires improvement (May 9, 2019) | 2.52 km |
| Newport Community School Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (February 11, 2015) | 2.61 km |
| Bishops Tawton Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 23, 2019) | 2.68 km |
| Yeo Valley Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 2.72 km | |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple | Academy | 2-11 | Good (June 6, 2019) | 2.88 km |
| The Lampard Community School | Special school | 5-16 | Good (July 19, 2017) | 2.89 km |
| Eden Park Academy | Academy | 2-11 | 3.12 km | |
| Fremington Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 3.37 km | |
| Orchard Vale Community School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (March 30, 2017) | 4.17 km |
| Horwood and Newton Tracey Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (December 2, 2011) | 4.87 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EX31 3AR - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots | Exempt June 25, 2005 | 87 m | |
| Lidl | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 12, 2021 | 87 m | |
| Perfilta Coffee Supplies | Exempt July 24, 2003 | 87 m | |
| Petroc Brannams Campus | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 12, 2019 | 133 m | |
| Argos | Exempt October 13, 2017 | 241 m | |
| Petrol Filing Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 4, 2008 | 241 m | |
| Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 3, 2020 | 241 m | |
| Air Extreme | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 3, 2018 | 363 m | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Awaiting Inspection | 370 m | |
| Caffe Pausa | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 14, 2018 | 370 m | |
| Costa Coffee | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 18, 2019 | 370 m | |
| Home Bargains | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 24, 2014 | 370 m | |
| Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 21, 2019 | 370 m | |
| BP Roundswell | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 29, 2021 | 449 m | |
| Kentucky Fried Chicken | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 23, 2018 | 449 m | |
| Subway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 9, 2018 | 449 m | |
| Travelodge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 30, 2010 | 449 m | |
| Creation Station UK | Awaiting Inspection | 452 m | |
| Sally Salon Services Limited | Awaiting Inspection | 465 m | |
| Town Square Social (Node Cowork) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 24, 2021 | 623 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EX31 3AR - Data from Apr 2022
| Gratton Way | 70 m | |
| Gratton Way | 74 m | |
| Sainsbury's | 153 m | |
| Tudor Drive | 212 m | |
| Orchard Close | 272 m | |
| Barnstaple Rail Station | 1.47 km | |
| Instow Ferry Landing | 7.31 km | |
| Instow Ferry Landing | 7.31 km | |
| Instow Ferry Landing | 7.32 km | |
| Exeter International Airport | 59.77 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EX31 3AR - Data from Dec 2021
| Larkbear Plantation | 695 m | |
| Hollamoor Clump | 1.1 km | |
| Anchor Wood | 1.14 km | |
| Old Covert | 1.22 km | |
| Claypit Covert | 1.48 km | |
| Rook's Bridge Covert | 1.52 km | |
| Shorleigh Wood | 1.68 km | |
| Elmpark Copse | 1.8 km | |
| Claypit Coverts | 1.91 km | |
| Cock's Moor | 2.12 km | |
| Coronation Clump | 2.38 km | |
| Tent Hill | 2.48 km | |
| Glebe Copse | 2.69 km | |
| Smemington Copse | 2.91 km | |
| Golden Valley | Valley | 2.92 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Devon |
| Latitude | 51.06642700 |
| Longitude | -4.08060800 |
| OS Easting | 254312 |
| OS Northing | 0131737 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Devon & Cornwall |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
North Devon |
| County Electorial Division | Chulmleigh & Landkey ED |
| Electoral Ward | Instow |
| 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 |
| International Territorial Level Code | E07000043 |
| Travel To Work Area | Barnstaple |
| 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 |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Rural residents Group: Farming communities Subgroup: Established farming communities |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural hamlet and isolated dwellings |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33046296 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
North Devon 012 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
North Devon 012E |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1A2 |