Postcode EX31 3JG (North Devon)

Map showing EX31 3JG and nearby postcodes

The postcode EX31 3JG is located in North Devon, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EX31 3JG is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

EX31 3JG 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 3JG as Rural residents > Farming communities > Agricultural communities.

The closest road name to EX31 3JG is A39 which is centered 5.19 km away.

The nearest bus stop is Langham Bridge and is 1.31 km away. The closest railway station is Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station, 1.39 km away.

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

The local pub for residents of EX31 3JG is Chichester Arms and is 2.95 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on March 10, 2020.

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

Nearby Roads

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

A39 5.19 km
A377 23.09 km
B3227 24.7 km
A386 36.97 km
A30 66.2 km
A38 122.95 km
A361 131.04 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode EX31 3JG

Introduction January 1980
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from EX31 3JG - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Holywell Church of England School 3.17 km
Bishops Tawton Primary School Good
(January 23, 2019)
3.26 km
Landkey Community Primary Academy 4.69 km
The Park Community School 4.94 km
Horwood and Newton Tracey Community Primary School Outstanding
(December 2, 2011)
4.97 km
The Lampard Community School Good
(July 19, 2017)
5.06 km
Newport Community School Primary Academy Outstanding
(February 11, 2015)
5.08 km
Umberleigh Primary Academy Good
(November 7, 2017)
5.09 km
Swimbridge Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(February 14, 2013)
5.61 km
On Track Education Services Good
(July 12, 2018)
5.64 km
Petroc Good
(November 7, 2019)
5.68 km
Eden Park Academy 5.76 km
Orchard Vale Community School Good
(March 30, 2017)
5.91 km
Ashleigh CofE Primary School 5.95 km
Sticklepath Community Primary Academy 6.09 km
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple Good
(June 6, 2019)
6.22 km
Roundswell Community Primary Academy 6.33 km
Yeo Valley Primary School 6.58 km
Chittlehampton Church of England Primary School Good
(April 26, 2018)
6.65 km
Pilton Infants' School Outstanding
(March 25, 2011)
7.01 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Hall Shoot Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
February 26, 2010
1.27 km
LJ's Pantry Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 21, 2019
1.61 km
Farmer Bob's Eggs Retailers - other 5
Very Good
March 9, 2010
1.85 km
Norse Hawk Activity Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
2.34 km
Safe Haven Exotics Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
December 2, 2015
2.34 km
Taw Valley Organics Farmers/growers Awaiting Inspection
2.42 km
Chichester Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 10, 2020
2.95 km
Tawstock Court Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
October 9, 2018
3.13 km
Holywell Primary and Nursery School School/college/university Awaiting Inspection
July 18, 2012
3.17 km
St Michaels Learning Centres School/college/university 5
Very Good
January 15, 2019
3.17 km
Fishleigh Rock Services Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 26, 2010
3.19 km
Bishops Tawton County Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
March 15, 2019
3.26 km
Bishops Tawton Pre School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
March 4, 2011
3.51 km
The Beacon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 15, 2012
3.51 km
Hollamoor Farm Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
May 3, 2018
3.77 km
Cobbaton Combat Vehicle Museum Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 31, 2018
4.28 km
The Hunters Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
January 26, 2022
4.33 km
North Devon Hospice Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
August 29, 2019
4.34 km
Mount Sandford House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
February 14, 2008
4.44 km
Cakedin Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
4.51 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Langham Bridge Bus Stop/Station 1.31 km
Langham Bridge Bus Stop/Station 1.32 km
Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station Rail 1.39 km
Umberleigh Rail Station Rail 5.04 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 10.45 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 10.45 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 10.46 km
Exeter International Airport Air 54.66 km

Nearby Nature

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

Kippesleigh Wood Woodland Or Forest 914 m
Rollestone Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.03 km
Warren Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.19 km
Big Straypark Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.38 km
Fisherton Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.4 km
Yelland Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.5 km
Straypark Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.62 km
Claw Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.67 km
Harepie Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.78 km
Beech Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.79 km
Bustley Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.8 km
Broadmoor Brake Woodland Or Forest 1.96 km
Somer's Hiscott Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.96 km
Park Orchard Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.98 km
Woodparks Woodland Or Forest 2.04 km

Location

Country England
County Devon
Latitude 51.02523700
Longitude -4.03879100
OS Easting 257115
OS Northing 0127075
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: Agricultural 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 E33049058
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
North Devon 012
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
North Devon 012E
Output Area / Small Area 1A3