The postcode EX31 3JS is located in North Devon, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EX31 3JS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
EX31 3JS 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 3JS as Rural residents > Farming communities > Agricultural communities.
The closest road name to EX31 3JS is A39 which is centered 6.79 km away.
The closest railway station is Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station, 3.4 km away.
The closest primary school to EX31 3JS (for ages 11 and under) is Horwood and Newton Tracey Community Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Outstanding on December 2, 2011.
The local pub for residents of EX31 3JS is The Hunters Inn and is 2.03 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on January 26, 2022.
Residents reported an average download speed of 166.6 Mbps and an average upload speed of 23.1 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 88% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 88% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps. 12% of residents have broadband access of 5-10 Mbps.
Policing for EX31 3JS 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 3JS and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to EX31 3JS, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode EX31 3JS
| 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 3JS - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horwood and Newton Tracey Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (December 2, 2011) | 2.81 km |
| Holywell Church of England School | Academy | 3-11 | 3.73 km | |
| Bishops Tawton Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 23, 2019) | 4.53 km |
| On Track Education Services | Special school | 7-18 | Good (July 12, 2018) | 5.46 km |
| Roundswell Community Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 6.02 km | |
| The Park Community School | Academy | 11-16 | 6.04 km | |
| Petroc | College | 16-99 | Good (November 7, 2019) | 6.24 km |
| Sticklepath Community Primary Academy | Academy | 2-11 | 6.32 km | |
| Newport Community School Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (February 11, 2015) | 6.38 km |
| The Lampard Community School | Special school | 5-16 | Good (July 19, 2017) | 6.47 km |
| Umberleigh Primary Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Good (November 7, 2017) | 6.85 km |
| Landkey Community Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | 6.86 km | |
| Ashleigh CofE Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 7 km | |
| Eden Park Academy | Academy | 2-11 | 7.14 km | |
| Fremington Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 7.15 km | |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple | Academy | 2-11 | Good (June 6, 2019) | 7.41 km |
| Yeo Valley Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 7.61 km | |
| Orchard Vale Community School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (March 30, 2017) | 7.62 km |
| Pilton Infants' School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Outstanding (March 25, 2011) | 7.79 km |
| Pathfield School | Special school | 3-19 | Good (March 28, 2019) | 7.79 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EX31 3JS - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hunters Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 26, 2022 | 2.03 km | |
| Taw Valley Organics | Awaiting Inspection | 2.5 km | |
| Top Meadow Farm Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 14, 2021 | 2.6 km | |
| Horwood And Newton Tracey School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 14, 2018 | 2.81 km | |
| LJ's Pantry | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 21, 2019 | 3.45 km | |
| Holywell Primary and Nursery School | Awaiting Inspection July 18, 2012 | 3.73 km | |
| St Michaels Learning Centres | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 15, 2019 | 3.73 km | |
| Hollamoor Farm | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 3, 2018 | 3.8 km | |
| Hall Shoot | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 26, 2010 | 3.83 km | |
| Tawstock Court | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 9, 2018 | 3.91 km | |
| Lower Twitchen Farm | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory August 8, 2019 | 3.96 km | |
| Garden Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 22, 2014 | 4.18 km | |
| Chichester Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 10, 2020 | 4.35 km | |
| Farmer Bob's Eggs | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 9, 2010 | 4.4 km | |
| Bishops Tawton County Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 15, 2019 | 4.53 km | |
| Fishleigh Rock Services | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 26, 2010 | 4.64 km | |
| Bishops Tawton Pre School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 4, 2011 | 4.68 km | |
| The Beacon | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 15, 2012 | 4.68 km | |
| Norse Hawk Activity | Awaiting Inspection | 4.7 km | |
| Safe Haven Exotics | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 2, 2015 | 4.7 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EX31 3JS - Data from Apr 2022
| Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station | 3.4 km | |
| Instow Ferry Landing | 8.57 km | |
| Instow Ferry Landing | 8.57 km | |
| Instow Ferry Landing | 8.58 km | |
| Exeter International Airport | 56.05 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EX31 3JS - Data from Dec 2021
| Cross Park Copse | 454 m | |
| Grove Copse | 530 m | |
| Strawberry Copse | 1 km | |
| Grabbishaw Wood | 1.02 km | |
| Cleave Copse | 1.07 km | |
| Somer's Hiscott Wood | 1.12 km | |
| Bustley Copse | 1.14 km | |
| Delley Plantation | 1.16 km | |
| Delley Wood | 1.28 km | |
| Furzepark Copse | 1.7 km | |
| Rooks Wood | 1.83 km | |
| Yelland Wood | 1.93 km | |
| South Down Wood | 1.96 km | |
| Harepie Copse | 2.02 km | |
| Fire Beacon Wood | 2.11 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for EX31 3JS - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 55 Mbps | 166.6 Mbps | 1000 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 23.1 Mbps | 115 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 4.4 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 12% | 88% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 88% | 12 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 88% | 70.6 | 14.4 |
| 300+ Mbps | 88% | 88% | 776.7 | 93.3 |
| Country | England |
| County | Devon |
| Latitude | 51.01642000 |
| Longitude | -4.07298900 |
| OS Easting | 254691 |
| OS Northing | 0126162 |
| 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: 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 |