The postcode EX31 3NU is located in North Devon, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EX31 3NU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
EX31 3NU 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 3NU as Rural residents > Farming communities > Established farming communities.
The closest road name to EX31 3NU is East Meadow which is centered 144 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Eastacombe and is 11 m away. The closest railway station is Barnstaple Rail Station, 3.25 km away.
The closest primary school to EX31 3NU (for ages 11 and under) is Holywell Church of England School.
The nearest takeaway food is available from Subway and is 1.59 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on November 9, 2018.
Residents reported an average download speed of 65.7 Mbps and an average upload speed of 12.7 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for EX31 3NU 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 3NU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to EX31 3NU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode EX31 3NU
| 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 3NU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holywell Church of England School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.67 km | |
| On Track Education Services | Special school | 7-18 | Good (July 12, 2018) | 1.75 km |
| Roundswell Community Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 2.31 km | |
| Sticklepath Community Primary Academy | Academy | 2-11 | 2.73 km | |
| Bishops Tawton Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 23, 2019) | 2.77 km |
| Petroc | College | 16-99 | Good (November 7, 2019) | 2.9 km |
| Horwood and Newton Tracey Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (December 2, 2011) | 2.94 km |
| The Park Community School | Academy | 11-16 | 3.34 km | |
| Fremington Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 3.79 km | |
| Newport Community School Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (February 11, 2015) | 3.86 km |
| Ashleigh CofE Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 4.04 km | |
| The Lampard Community School | Special school | 5-16 | Good (July 19, 2017) | 4.08 km |
| Pilton Infants' School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Outstanding (March 25, 2011) | 4.46 km |
| Pathfield School | Special school | 3-19 | Good (March 28, 2019) | 4.46 km |
| Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy | Academy | 7-11 | Good (January 25, 2018) | 4.46 km |
| Pilton Community College | Academy | 11-16 | Requires improvement (May 9, 2019) | 4.53 km |
| Yeo Valley Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 4.54 km | |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple | Academy | 2-11 | Good (June 6, 2019) | 4.55 km |
| Eden Park Academy | Academy | 2-11 | 4.57 km | |
| Orchard Vale Community School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (March 30, 2017) | 5.44 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EX31 3NU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollamoor Farm | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 3, 2018 | 882 m | |
| Town Square Social (Node Cowork) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 24, 2021 | 1.4 km | |
| BP Roundswell | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 29, 2021 | 1.59 km | |
| Kentucky Fried Chicken | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 23, 2018 | 1.59 km | |
| Subway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 9, 2018 | 1.59 km | |
| Travelodge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 30, 2010 | 1.59 km | |
| Holywell Primary and Nursery School | Awaiting Inspection July 18, 2012 | 1.67 km | |
| St Michaels Learning Centres | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 15, 2019 | 1.67 km | |
| Sally Salon Services Limited | Awaiting Inspection | 1.69 km | |
| Air Extreme | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 3, 2018 | 1.72 km | |
| The Appledore Cart Company | Awaiting Inspection | 1.75 km | |
| Taw Valley Organics | Awaiting Inspection | 1.83 km | |
| Petroc Brannams Campus | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 12, 2019 | 1.88 km | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Awaiting Inspection | 1.9 km | |
| Caffe Pausa | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 14, 2018 | 1.9 km | |
| Costa Coffee | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 18, 2019 | 1.9 km | |
| Home Bargains | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 24, 2014 | 1.9 km | |
| Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 21, 2019 | 1.9 km | |
| Gardeners Delight Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good April 21, 2005 | 1.95 km | |
| Tawstock Court | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 9, 2018 | 1.96 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EX31 3NU - Data from Apr 2022
| Eastacombe | 11 m | |
| Eastacombe | 16 m | |
| Rushcott Cross | 378 m | |
| Rushcott Cross | 379 m | |
| Eastacombe Cross | 402 m | |
| Barnstaple Rail Station | 3.25 km | |
| Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station | 5.64 km | |
| Instow Ferry Landing | 6.7 km | |
| Instow Ferry Landing | 6.7 km | |
| Instow Ferry Landing | 6.71 km | |
| Exeter International Airport | 58.91 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EX31 3NU - Data from Dec 2021
| Glebe Copse | 828 m | |
| Hollamoor Clump | 1.03 km | |
| Old Covert | 1.49 km | |
| Shorleigh Wood | 1.63 km | |
| Arnold's Copse | 1.72 km | |
| Smemington Copse | 1.75 km | |
| Larkbear Plantation | 1.78 km | |
| Rook's Bridge Covert | 1.81 km | |
| Coronation Clump | 1.83 km | |
| Fire Beacon Wood | 1.89 km | |
| Tent Hill | 1.94 km | |
| Elmpark Copse | 2.2 km | |
| Claypit Covert | 2.3 km | |
| Golden Valley | Valley | 2.49 km |
| Harepie Copse | 2.51 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for EX31 3NU - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 74.2 Mbps | 65.7 Mbps | 80 Mbps |
| Upload | 12.2 Mbps | 12.7 Mbps | 20 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 26 | 6 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% | 68.8 | 13.2 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
| Country | England |
| County | Devon |
| Latitude | 51.04873800 |
| Longitude | -4.08660700 |
| OS Easting | 253836 |
| OS Northing | 0129782 |
| 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 | E33046297 |
| 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 |