Postcode EX31 3NJ (North Devon)

Map showing EX31 3NJ and nearby postcodes

The postcode EX31 3NJ is located in North Devon, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in January 1991 and is an active postcode. EX31 3NJ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

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

The closest road name to EX31 3NJ is Oakwood Close which is centered 28 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Gratton Way and is 117 m away. The closest railway station is Barnstaple Rail Station, 1.55 km away.

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

The nearest takeaway food is available from Subway and is 344 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on November 9, 2018.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.9 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Oakwood Close 28 m
Gratton Way 102 m
Windsor Gardens 129 m
Clarendon Gardens 129 m
Gatcombe Mews 187 m
Kensington Close 195 m
Sandringham Garden 197 m
Osborne Gardens 253 m
Highgrove 274 m
Lauder Lane 304 m
Grange Avenue 332 m
Old Torrington Road 362 m
Riverton Road 384 m
Fishleigh Road 519 m
A3125 965 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EX31 3NJ

Introduction January 1991
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 3NJ - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
On Track Education Services Good
(July 12, 2018)
659 m
Sticklepath Community Primary Academy 868 m
Petroc Good
(November 7, 2019)
1.12 km
Roundswell Community Primary Academy 1.26 km
The Park Community School 2.09 km
Holywell Church of England School 2.16 km
Ashleigh CofE Primary School 2.43 km
Pilton Infants' School Outstanding
(March 25, 2011)
2.6 km
Pathfield School Good
(March 28, 2019)
2.6 km
Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy Good
(January 25, 2018)
2.6 km
Bishops Tawton Primary School Good
(January 23, 2019)
2.61 km
Newport Community School Primary Academy Outstanding
(February 11, 2015)
2.63 km
Pilton Community College Requires improvement
(May 9, 2019)
2.65 km
Yeo Valley Primary School 2.81 km
The Lampard Community School Good
(July 19, 2017)
2.91 km
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple Good
(June 6, 2019)
2.95 km
Eden Park Academy 3.17 km
Fremington Primary School 3.4 km
Orchard Vale Community School Good
(March 30, 2017)
4.21 km
Horwood and Newton Tracey Community Primary School Outstanding
(December 2, 2011)
4.75 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Petroc Brannams Campus School/college/university 5
Very Good
November 12, 2019
0 m
Boots Retailers - other Exempt
June 25, 2005
167 m
Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
July 12, 2021
167 m
Perfilta Coffee Supplies Retailers - other Exempt
July 24, 2003
167 m
Air Extreme Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 3, 2018
287 m
Argos Retailers - other Exempt
October 13, 2017
307 m
Petrol Filing Station Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 4, 2008
307 m
Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
February 3, 2020
307 m
BP Roundswell Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 29, 2021
344 m
Kentucky Fried Chicken Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
May 23, 2018
344 m
Subway Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
November 9, 2018
344 m
Travelodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
March 30, 2010
344 m
Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Awaiting Inspection
374 m
Caffe Pausa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 14, 2018
374 m
Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 18, 2019
374 m
Home Bargains Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 24, 2014
374 m
Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 21, 2019
374 m
Sally Salon Services Limited Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
403 m
Town Square Social (Node Cowork) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 24, 2021
502 m
Creation Station UK Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
511 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Gratton Way Bus Stop/Station 117 m
Gratton Way Bus Stop/Station 121 m
Sainsbury's Bus Stop/Station 242 m
Business Park Bus Stop/Station 319 m
Tudor Drive Bus Stop/Station 328 m
Barnstaple Rail Station Rail 1.55 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 7.28 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 7.28 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 7.3 km
Exeter International Airport Air 59.69 km

Nearby Nature

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

Larkbear Plantation Woodland Or Forest 612 m
Hollamoor Clump Woodland Or Forest 964 m
Old Covert Woodland Or Forest 1.16 km
Anchor Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.27 km
Rook's Bridge Covert Woodland Or Forest 1.49 km
Claypit Covert Woodland Or Forest 1.49 km
Shorleigh Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.58 km
Elmpark Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.73 km
Claypit Coverts Woodland Or Forest 1.94 km
Cock's Moor Woodland Or Forest 2.13 km
Coronation Clump Woodland Or Forest 2.27 km
Tent Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.37 km
Glebe Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.56 km
Smemington Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.79 km
Golden Valley Valley 2.82 km

Gas Consumption

5 meters consuming 94,242 kWh - mean 18,848 kWh : median 10,547 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for EX31 3NJ - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Devon
Latitude 51.06522800
Longitude -4.08057800
OS Easting 254312
OS Northing 0131604
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 E33046296
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