Postcode EX31 3HX (North Devon)

Map showing EX31 3HX and nearby postcodes

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

EX31 3HX 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 3HX as Rural residents > Farming communities > Established farming communities.

The closest road name to EX31 3HX is A39 which is centered 2.69 km away.

The nearest bus stop is Old Post Office and is 755 m away. The closest railway station is Barnstaple Rail Station, 1.96 km away.

The closest primary school to EX31 3HX (for ages 11 and under) is Holywell Church of England School.

The local pub for residents of EX31 3HX is Chichester Arms and is 1.29 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on March 10, 2020. The nearest takeaway food is available from Subway and is 1.71 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on November 9, 2018.

80% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 80% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps. 20% of residents have broadband access of 2-5 Mbps.

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

Nearby Roads

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

A39 2.69 km
A399 12.93 km
A386 40.36 km
A30 68.93 km
A38 122.57 km
A361 131.77 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode EX31 3HX

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 3HX - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Holywell Church of England School 794 m
Bishops Tawton Primary School Good
(January 23, 2019)
1.01 km
The Park Community School 1.57 km
Petroc Good
(November 7, 2019)
1.86 km
Newport Community School Primary Academy Outstanding
(February 11, 2015)
2.02 km
On Track Education Services Good
(July 12, 2018)
2.15 km
The Lampard Community School Good
(July 19, 2017)
2.2 km
Sticklepath Community Primary Academy 2.29 km
Ashleigh CofE Primary School 2.49 km
Eden Park Academy 2.78 km
Roundswell Community Primary Academy 2.85 km
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple Good
(June 6, 2019)
2.92 km
Yeo Valley Primary School 3.09 km
Pilton Infants' School Outstanding
(March 25, 2011)
3.31 km
Pathfield School Good
(March 28, 2019)
3.31 km
Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy Good
(January 25, 2018)
3.31 km
Orchard Vale Community School Good
(March 30, 2017)
3.55 km
Pilton Community College Requires improvement
(May 9, 2019)
3.55 km
Landkey Community Primary Academy 3.81 km
Horwood and Newton Tracey Community Primary School Outstanding
(December 2, 2011)
4.71 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Tawstock Court Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
October 9, 2018
707 m
Holywell Primary and Nursery School School/college/university Awaiting Inspection
July 18, 2012
794 m
St Michaels Learning Centres School/college/university 5
Very Good
January 15, 2019
794 m
Bishops Tawton Pre School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
March 4, 2011
808 m
The Beacon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 15, 2012
808 m
Bishops Tawton County Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
March 15, 2019
1.01 km
Hollamoor Farm Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
May 3, 2018
1.1 km
Chichester Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 10, 2020
1.29 km
The Park School School/college/university 5
Very Good
November 13, 2018
1.57 km
North Devon Hospice Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
August 29, 2019
1.62 km
Town Square Social (Node Cowork) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 24, 2021
1.63 km
Petroc Brannams Campus School/college/university 5
Very Good
November 12, 2019
1.64 km
Boots Retailers - other Exempt
June 25, 2005
1.67 km
Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
July 12, 2021
1.67 km
Perfilta Coffee Supplies Retailers - other Exempt
July 24, 2003
1.67 km
The Poplars B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
February 21, 2014
1.68 km
BP Roundswell Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 29, 2021
1.71 km
Kentucky Fried Chicken Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
May 23, 2018
1.71 km
Subway Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
November 9, 2018
1.71 km
Travelodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
March 30, 2010
1.71 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Old Post Office Bus Stop/Station 755 m
Old Post Office Bus Stop/Station 767 m
South View Bus Stop/Station 790 m
South View Bus Stop/Station 796 m
Mount Pleasant Bus Stop/Station 870 m
Barnstaple Rail Station Rail 1.96 km
Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station Rail 5.16 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 8.45 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 8.45 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 8.46 km
Exeter International Airport Air 58.05 km

Nearby Nature

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

Elmpark Copse Woodland Or Forest 262 m
Shorleigh Wood Woodland Or Forest 314 m
Coronation Clump Woodland Or Forest 815 m
Tent Hill Hill Or Mountain 871 m
Larkbear Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.03 km
Hollamoor Clump Woodland Or Forest 1.2 km
Golden Valley Valley 1.21 km
Smemington Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.56 km
Woodparks Woodland Or Forest 1.79 km
Whitemoor Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.03 km
Glebe Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.07 km
Straypark Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.21 km
Old Covert Woodland Or Forest 2.42 km
Fire Beacon Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.43 km
Big Straypark Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.46 km

Broadband

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

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 20%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 0%
30-300 Mbps 0%
300+ Mbps 80%

Location

Country England
County Devon
Latitude 51.05645900
Longitude -4.06184800
OS Easting 255597
OS Northing 0130592
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
15048
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Devon & Cornwall

Government

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

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: 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 E33046295
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