Postcode EX31 3GZ (North Devon)

Map showing EX31 3GZ and nearby postcodes

The postcode EX31 3GZ is located in North Devon, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in October 2018 and is an active postcode. EX31 3GZ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

EX31 3GZ 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 3GZ as Rural residents > Farming communities > Older farming communities.

The closest road name to EX31 3GZ is Crockers Close which is centered 25 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Westermoor Way and is 124 m away. The closest railway station is Barnstaple Rail Station, 2.51 km away.

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

The local pub for residents of EX31 3GZ is Old Barn Inn and is 789 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as AwaitingInspection . The nearest takeaway food is available from Subway and is 902 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on November 9, 2018.

Residents reported an average download speed of 106.7 Mbps and an average upload speed of 21.7 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 1 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Crockers Close 25 m
Spinney Close 52 m
Wedlake Way 76 m
Lark Rise 91 m
Highgow Close 119 m
Old Bideford Road 141 m
Glenwood Drive 141 m
Rookswood Court 147 m
Woodlark Lane 152 m
Walters Field 160 m
Speckled Wood Court 162 m
Wester-Moor Way 167 m
Wester-Moor Close 174 m
Farm Close 200 m
Skylark Spinney 214 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EX31 3GZ

Introduction October 2018
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 3GZ - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Roundswell Community Primary Academy 371 m
On Track Education Services Good
(July 12, 2018)
459 m
Sticklepath Community Primary Academy 1.38 km
Petroc Good
(November 7, 2019)
2.06 km
Fremington Primary School 2.32 km
Holywell Church of England School 2.92 km
Pilton Community College Requires improvement
(May 9, 2019)
3.17 km
The Park Community School 3.18 km
Pilton Infants' School Outstanding
(March 25, 2011)
3.26 km
Pathfield School Good
(March 28, 2019)
3.26 km
Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy Good
(January 25, 2018)
3.26 km
Ashleigh CofE Primary School 3.4 km
Bishops Tawton Primary School Good
(January 23, 2019)
3.61 km
Yeo Valley Primary School 3.67 km
Newport Community School Primary Academy Outstanding
(February 11, 2015)
3.72 km
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple Good
(June 6, 2019)
3.91 km
The Lampard Community School Good
(July 19, 2017)
4 km
Eden Park Academy 4.21 km
Horwood and Newton Tracey Community Primary School Outstanding
(December 2, 2011)
4.37 km
Instow Community Primary and Pre-School Good
(November 23, 2016)
5.1 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Roundswell Community Primary Academy School/college/university 5
Very Good
December 1, 2021
371 m
The Appledore Cart Company Mobile caterer Awaiting Inspection
459 m
Creation Station UK Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
732 m
Sally Salon Services Limited Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
740 m
Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Awaiting Inspection
742 m
Caffe Pausa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 14, 2018
742 m
Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 18, 2019
742 m
Home Bargains Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 24, 2014
742 m
Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 21, 2019
742 m
Old Barn Inn Pub/bar/nightclub Awaiting Inspection
789 m
Gardeners Delight Nursery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
April 21, 2005
803 m
Air Extreme Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 3, 2018
854 m
E J Gayton Other catering premises 5
Very Good
November 17, 2011
865 m
The Plough Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 27, 2019
865 m
Argos Retailers - other Exempt
October 13, 2017
896 m
Petrol Filing Station Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 4, 2008
896 m
Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
February 3, 2020
896 m
BP Roundswell Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 29, 2021
902 m
Kentucky Fried Chicken Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
May 23, 2018
902 m
Subway Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
November 9, 2018
902 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Westermoor Way Bus Stop/Station 124 m
Swallowfield Bus Stop/Station 244 m
Woodside Court Bus Stop/Station 333 m
Woodside Court Bus Stop/Station 369 m
Meadow Brook Bus Stop/Station 406 m
Barnstaple Rail Station Rail 2.51 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 6.2 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 6.2 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 6.22 km
Exeter International Airport Air 60.55 km

Nearby Nature

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

Claypit Covert Woodland Or Forest 438 m
Old Covert Woodland Or Forest 465 m
Rook's Bridge Covert Woodland Or Forest 471 m
Claypit Coverts Woodland Or Forest 880 m
Cock's Moor Woodland Or Forest 1.02 km
Hollamoor Clump Woodland Or Forest 1.53 km
Anchor Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.54 km
Larkbear Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.65 km
Cleave Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.27 km
Brake Plantations Woodland Or Forest 2.43 km
Shorleigh Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.45 km
Bickleton Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.53 km
Sloley's Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.55 km
Verney's Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.6 km
Muxworthy Covert Woodland Or Forest 2.66 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 120 Mbps 106.7 Mbps 160 Mbps
Upload 25 Mbps 21.7 Mbps 30 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% - -
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% - -
30-300 Mbps 0% 106.7 21.7
300+ Mbps 100% - -

Gas Consumption

13 meters consuming 86,757 kWh - mean 6,674 kWh : median 6,653 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

14 meters consuming 54,210 kWh - mean 3,872 kWh : median 3,158 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for EX31 3GZ - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Devon
Latitude 51.06502700
Longitude -4.09634100
OS Easting 253207
OS Northing 0131613
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: Rural residents
Group: Farming communities
Subgroup: Older farming communities
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 1A4