The postcode EX31 3JL is located in North Devon, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EX31 3JL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
EX31 3JL 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 3JL as Rural residents > Farming communities > Established farming communities.
The closest road name to EX31 3JL is A39 which is centered 5.28 km away.
The closest railway station is Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station, 2.64 km away.
The closest primary school to EX31 3JL (for ages 11 and under) is Holywell Church of England School.
The local pub for residents of EX31 3JL is Chichester Arms and is 2.84 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on March 10, 2020.
50% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps. 50% of residents have broadband access of 2-5 Mbps.
Policing for EX31 3JL 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 3JL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to EX31 3JL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode EX31 3JL
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from EX31 3JL - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holywell Church of England School | Academy | 3-11 | 2.48 km | |
| Bishops Tawton Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 23, 2019) | 3.06 km |
| Horwood and Newton Tracey Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (December 2, 2011) | 3.61 km |
| The Park Community School | Academy | 11-16 | 4.67 km | |
| On Track Education Services | Special school | 7-18 | Good (July 12, 2018) | 4.69 km |
| Newport Community School Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (February 11, 2015) | 4.95 km |
| The Lampard Community School | Special school | 5-16 | Good (July 19, 2017) | 5 km |
| Petroc | College | 16-99 | Good (November 7, 2019) | 5.09 km |
| Landkey Community Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | 5.28 km | |
| Roundswell Community Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 5.34 km | |
| Sticklepath Community Primary Academy | Academy | 2-11 | 5.35 km | |
| Ashleigh CofE Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 5.67 km | |
| Eden Park Academy | Academy | 2-11 | 5.7 km | |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple | Academy | 2-11 | Good (June 6, 2019) | 6.03 km |
| Orchard Vale Community School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (March 30, 2017) | 6.09 km |
| Yeo Valley Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 6.29 km | |
| Umberleigh Primary Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Good (November 7, 2017) | 6.36 km |
| Pilton Infants' School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Outstanding (March 25, 2011) | 6.57 km |
| Pathfield School | Special school | 3-19 | Good (March 28, 2019) | 6.57 km |
| Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy | Academy | 7-11 | Good (January 25, 2018) | 6.57 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EX31 3JL - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taw Valley Organics | Awaiting Inspection | 1.37 km | |
| Holywell Primary and Nursery School | Awaiting Inspection July 18, 2012 | 2.48 km | |
| St Michaels Learning Centres | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 15, 2019 | 2.48 km | |
| Tawstock Court | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 9, 2018 | 2.58 km | |
| Hall Shoot | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 26, 2010 | 2.62 km | |
| LJ's Pantry | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 21, 2019 | 2.81 km | |
| Hollamoor Farm | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 3, 2018 | 2.84 km | |
| Chichester Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 10, 2020 | 2.84 km | |
| Farmer Bob's Eggs | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 9, 2010 | 2.97 km | |
| The Hunters Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 26, 2022 | 3 km | |
| Bishops Tawton County Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 15, 2019 | 3.06 km | |
| Norse Hawk Activity | Awaiting Inspection | 3.15 km | |
| Safe Haven Exotics | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 2, 2015 | 3.15 km | |
| Bishops Tawton Pre School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 4, 2011 | 3.25 km | |
| The Beacon | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 15, 2012 | 3.25 km | |
| Horwood And Newton Tracey School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 14, 2018 | 3.61 km | |
| Top Meadow Farm Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 14, 2021 | 4.17 km | |
| Town Square Social (Node Cowork) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 24, 2021 | 4.18 km | |
| North Devon Hospice | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 29, 2019 | 4.26 km | |
| Fishleigh Rock Services | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 26, 2010 | 4.31 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EX31 3JL - Data from Apr 2022
| Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station | 2.64 km | |
| Instow Ferry Landing | 9.09 km | |
| Instow Ferry Landing | 9.09 km | |
| Instow Ferry Landing | 9.1 km | |
| Exeter International Airport | 55.89 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EX31 3JL - Data from Dec 2021
| Yelland Wood | 421 m | |
| Harepie Copse | 663 m | |
| Claw Copse | 737 m | |
| Cleave Copse | 777 m | |
| Rollestone Plantation | 875 m | |
| Big Straypark Plantation | 1.16 km | |
| Fire Beacon Wood | 1.23 km | |
| Straypark Wood | 1.4 km | |
| Bustley Copse | 1.48 km | |
| Grove Copse | 1.52 km | |
| Somer's Hiscott Wood | 1.63 km | |
| Smemington Copse | 1.75 km | |
| Woodparks | 1.76 km | |
| Strawberry Copse | 1.99 km | |
| Cross Park Copse | 2.01 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for EX31 3JL - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 50% | 50% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 50% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 50% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 50% | 50% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| County | Devon |
| Latitude | 51.02721700 |
| Longitude | -4.05821600 |
| OS Easting | 255759 |
| OS Northing | 0127333 |
| 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 | 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 |