The postcode EX31 3QB is located in North Devon, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EX31 3QB is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
EX31 3QB is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.1 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 3QB as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Rural white-collar workers.
The closest road name to EX31 3QB is Rooty Cross which is centered 231 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Lovacott Garage and is 880 m away. The closest railway station is Barnstaple Rail Station, 5.36 km away.
The closest primary school to EX31 3QB (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 3QB is The Hunters Inn and is 1.52 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on January 26, 2022. The nearest takeaway food is available from Subway and is 3.55 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on November 9, 2018.
100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for EX31 3QB 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 3QB and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to EX31 3QB, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode EX31 3QB
| 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 3QB - 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) | 940 m |
| On Track Education Services | Special school | 7-18 | Good (July 12, 2018) | 3.51 km |
| Holywell Church of England School | Academy | 3-11 | 3.57 km | |
| Roundswell Community Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 3.76 km | |
| Fremington Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 4.17 km | |
| Sticklepath Community Primary Academy | Academy | 2-11 | 4.63 km | |
| Bishops Tawton Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 23, 2019) | 4.74 km |
| Instow Community Primary and Pre-School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 23, 2016) | 4.95 km |
| Petroc | College | 16-99 | Good (November 7, 2019) | 4.98 km |
| The Park Community School | Academy | 11-16 | 5.5 km | |
| Newport Community School Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (February 11, 2015) | 6.01 km |
| Ashleigh CofE Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 6.19 km | |
| East-the-Water Community Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (December 5, 2017) | 6.19 km |
| The Lampard Community School | Special school | 5-16 | Good (July 19, 2017) | 6.23 km |
| Pilton Infants' School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Outstanding (March 25, 2011) | 6.48 km |
| Pathfield School | Special school | 3-19 | Good (March 28, 2019) | 6.48 km |
| Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy | Academy | 7-11 | Good (January 25, 2018) | 6.48 km |
| Pilton Community College | Academy | 11-16 | Requires improvement (May 9, 2019) | 6.49 km |
| Appledore School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 18, 2018) | 6.5 km |
| Yeo Valley Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 6.65 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EX31 3QB - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horwood And Newton Tracey School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 14, 2018 | 940 m | |
| The Hunters Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 26, 2022 | 1.52 km | |
| A Crafty Duck | Awaiting Inspection | 2.36 km | |
| Gardeners Delight Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good April 21, 2005 | 2.91 km | |
| Hollamoor Farm | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 3, 2018 | 2.95 km | |
| Taw Valley Organics | Awaiting Inspection | 3 km | |
| Town Square Social (Node Cowork) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 24, 2021 | 3.38 km | |
| The Appledore Cart Company | Awaiting Inspection | 3.51 km | |
| BP Roundswell | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 29, 2021 | 3.55 km | |
| Kentucky Fried Chicken | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 23, 2018 | 3.55 km | |
| Subway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 9, 2018 | 3.55 km | |
| Travelodge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 30, 2010 | 3.55 km | |
| Eastleigh Manor | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 11, 2010 | 3.56 km | |
| The Pines at Eastleigh | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 22, 2015 | 3.56 km | |
| Holywell Primary and Nursery School | Awaiting Inspection July 18, 2012 | 3.57 km | |
| St Michaels Learning Centres | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 15, 2019 | 3.57 km | |
| Sally Salon Services Limited | Awaiting Inspection | 3.58 km | |
| Air Extreme | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 3, 2018 | 3.65 km | |
| Guess Events at Bartridge Hill | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 12, 2019 | 3.69 km | |
| Roundswell Community Primary Academy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 1, 2021 | 3.76 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EX31 3QB - Data from Apr 2022
| Lovacott Garage | 880 m | |
| Lovacott Garage | 885 m | |
| School | 894 m | |
| Barnstaple Rail Station | 5.36 km | |
| Instow Ferry Landing | 5.46 km | |
| Instow Ferry Landing | 5.46 km | |
| Instow Ferry Landing | 5.47 km | |
| Exeter International Airport | 59.28 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EX31 3QB - Data from Dec 2021
| Arnold's Copse | 444 m | |
| Bailey Wood | 761 m | |
| Newton Wood | 1.47 km | |
| Higher Broomfield Coppice | 1.56 km | |
| Lower Broomfield Coppice | 1.62 km | |
| Furzepark Copse | 1.66 km | |
| Foxhole Coppice | 1.83 km | |
| Kittymoor Brake | 2.04 km | |
| Glebe Copse | 2.1 km | |
| Frogham Copse | 2.45 km | |
| Lake Covert | 2.5 km | |
| Bulworthy Down Wood | 2.65 km | |
| Muxworthy Covert | 2.66 km | |
| Heal Grove | 2.69 km | |
| Fire Beacon Wood | 2.69 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for EX31 3QB - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% |
| Country | England |
| County | Devon |
| Latitude | 51.03510600 |
| Longitude | -4.10851600 |
| OS Easting | 252257 |
| OS Northing | 0128310 |
| 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 | Fremington Rural 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: Rural tenants Subgroup: Rural white-collar workers |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural village |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33049054 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
North Devon 011 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
North Devon 011D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1B2 |