Postcode EX31 3PB (North Devon)

Map showing EX31 3PB and nearby postcodes

The postcode EX31 3PB is located in North Devon, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EX31 3PB is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

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

The closest road name to EX31 3PB is Rushcott Cross which is centered 19 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Rushcott Cross and is 22 m away. The closest railway station is Barnstaple Rail Station, 3.53 km away.

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

The nearest takeaway food is available from Subway and is 1.78 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on November 9, 2018.

100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Rushcott Cross 19 m
B3232 4.54 km
A39 4.95 km
B3233 6.06 km
A399 15.18 km
A386 39.38 km
A30 70.52 km
A38 124.86 km
A361 134.01 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode EX31 3PB

Introduction January 1980
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 3PB - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
On Track Education Services Good
(July 12, 2018)
1.86 km
Holywell Church of England School 2.01 km
Roundswell Community Primary Academy 2.33 km
Horwood and Newton Tracey Community Primary School Outstanding
(December 2, 2011)
2.66 km
Sticklepath Community Primary Academy 2.91 km
Bishops Tawton Primary School Good
(January 23, 2019)
3.13 km
Petroc Good
(November 7, 2019)
3.16 km
Fremington Primary School 3.62 km
The Park Community School 3.67 km
Newport Community School Primary Academy Outstanding
(February 11, 2015)
4.2 km
Ashleigh CofE Primary School 4.35 km
The Lampard Community School Good
(July 19, 2017)
4.43 km
Pilton Infants' School Outstanding
(March 25, 2011)
4.7 km
Pathfield School Good
(March 28, 2019)
4.7 km
Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy Good
(January 25, 2018)
4.7 km
Pilton Community College Requires improvement
(May 9, 2019)
4.74 km
Yeo Valley Primary School 4.82 km
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple Good
(June 6, 2019)
4.85 km
Eden Park Academy 4.9 km
Instow Community Primary and Pre-School Good
(November 23, 2016)
5.54 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Hollamoor Farm Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
May 3, 2018
1.24 km
Town Square Social (Node Cowork) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 24, 2021
1.6 km
BP Roundswell Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 29, 2021
1.78 km
Kentucky Fried Chicken Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
May 23, 2018
1.78 km
Subway Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
November 9, 2018
1.78 km
Travelodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
March 30, 2010
1.78 km
Gardeners Delight Nursery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
April 21, 2005
1.83 km
Sally Salon Services Limited Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
1.85 km
The Appledore Cart Company Mobile caterer Awaiting Inspection
1.86 km
Air Extreme Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 3, 2018
1.9 km
Holywell Primary and Nursery School School/college/university Awaiting Inspection
July 18, 2012
2.01 km
St Michaels Learning Centres School/college/university 5
Very Good
January 15, 2019
2.01 km
Taw Valley Organics Farmers/growers Awaiting Inspection
2.05 km
Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Awaiting Inspection
2.06 km
Caffe Pausa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 14, 2018
2.06 km
Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 18, 2019
2.06 km
Home Bargains Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 24, 2014
2.06 km
Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 21, 2019
2.06 km
Petroc Brannams Campus School/college/university 5
Very Good
November 12, 2019
2.1 km
Argos Retailers - other Exempt
October 13, 2017
2.22 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Rushcott Cross Bus Stop/Station 22 m
Rushcott Cross Bus Stop/Station 22 m
Stonyland Bridge Bus Stop/Station 278 m
Stonyland Bridge Bus Stop/Station 280 m
Eastacombe Bus Stop/Station 343 m
Barnstaple Rail Station Rail 3.53 km
Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station Rail 5.83 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 6.37 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 6.37 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 6.38 km
Exeter International Airport Air 59.11 km

Nearby Nature

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

Glebe Copse Woodland Or Forest 957 m
Hollamoor Clump Woodland Or Forest 1.33 km
Arnold's Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.4 km
Old Covert Woodland Or Forest 1.5 km
Rook's Bridge Covert Woodland Or Forest 1.75 km
Shorleigh Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.99 km
Fire Beacon Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.03 km
Smemington Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.03 km
Larkbear Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.07 km
Coronation Clump Woodland Or Forest 2.18 km
Claypit Covert Woodland Or Forest 2.28 km
Tent Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.29 km
Cock's Moor Woodland Or Forest 2.41 km
Bailey Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.54 km
Elmpark Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.55 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for EX31 3PB - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 0%
30-300 Mbps 100%
300+ Mbps 0%

Location

Country England
County Devon
Latitude 51.04765400
Longitude -4.09140900
OS Easting 253496
OS Northing 0129671
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 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