Postcode EX31 3QP (North Devon)

Map showing EX31 3QP and nearby postcodes

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

EX31 3QP is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.2 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 3QP as Hard-pressed living > Hard pressed ageing workers > Ageing industrious workers.

The closest road name to EX31 3QP is Maple Grove which is centered 25 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Sainsbury's and is 254 m away. The closest railway station is Barnstaple Rail Station, 1.52 km away.

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

Residents reported an average download speed of 57.4 Mbps and an average upload speed of 14.8 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.8 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Maple Grove 25 m
Alder Glade 83 m
Juniper Court 87 m
Hornbeam Hollow 95 m
Rosewood Grove 96 m
Birch Lane 97 m
Almond Court 115 m
Hazel Grove 132 m
Oakhill Rise 153 m
Rowan Park 159 m
Orchard Close 167 m
Higher Elmwood 180 m
Silver Birch Court 186 m
Mulberry Way 246 m
Linden Close 251 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EX31 3QP

Introduction September 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 3QP - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Sticklepath Community Primary Academy 461 m
On Track Education Services Good
(July 12, 2018)
688 m
Roundswell Community Primary Academy 1 km
Petroc Good
(November 7, 2019)
1.06 km
The Park Community School 2.26 km
Pilton Community College Requires improvement
(May 9, 2019)
2.32 km
Pilton Infants' School Outstanding
(March 25, 2011)
2.34 km
Pathfield School Good
(March 28, 2019)
2.34 km
Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy Good
(January 25, 2018)
2.34 km
Ashleigh CofE Primary School 2.4 km
Holywell Church of England School 2.64 km
Yeo Valley Primary School 2.68 km
Newport Community School Primary Academy Outstanding
(February 11, 2015)
2.78 km
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple Good
(June 6, 2019)
2.91 km
Bishops Tawton Primary School Good
(January 23, 2019)
3.02 km
The Lampard Community School Good
(July 19, 2017)
3.07 km
Fremington Primary School 3.13 km
Eden Park Academy 3.23 km
Orchard Vale Community School Good
(March 30, 2017)
4.3 km
Horwood and Newton Tracey Community Primary School Outstanding
(December 2, 2011)
5.06 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Argos Retailers - other Exempt
October 13, 2017
241 m
Petrol Filing Station Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 4, 2008
241 m
Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
February 3, 2020
241 m
Creation Station UK Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
273 m
Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Awaiting Inspection
400 m
Caffe Pausa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 14, 2018
400 m
Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 18, 2019
400 m
Home Bargains Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 24, 2014
400 m
Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 21, 2019
400 m
Boots Retailers - other Exempt
June 25, 2005
419 m
Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
July 12, 2021
419 m
Perfilta Coffee Supplies Retailers - other Exempt
July 24, 2003
419 m
Cedars Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
November 15, 2019
455 m
Action for Children Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 24, 2014
461 m
Sticklepath Community School School/college/university 5
Very Good
June 4, 2018
461 m
Sticklebricks Pre-School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 2, 2011
489 m
Petroc Brannams Campus School/college/university 5
Very Good
November 12, 2019
489 m
Air Extreme Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 3, 2018
566 m
John Hill Eggs Retailers - other Exempt
April 18, 2011
571 m
Mccolls Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 15, 2019
575 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Sainsbury's Bus Stop/Station 254 m
Orchard Close Bus Stop/Station 256 m
Woodville Bus Stop/Station 308 m
Woodville Bus Stop/Station 321 m
The Laurels Bus Stop/Station 343 m
Barnstaple Rail Station Rail 1.52 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 7.18 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 7.18 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 7.19 km
Exeter International Airport Air 60.13 km

Nearby Nature

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

Anchor Wood Woodland Or Forest 813 m
Larkbear Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.06 km
Old Covert Woodland Or Forest 1.25 km
Claypit Covert Woodland Or Forest 1.28 km
Hollamoor Clump Woodland Or Forest 1.43 km
Rook's Bridge Covert Woodland Or Forest 1.46 km
Claypit Coverts Woodland Or Forest 1.69 km
Cock's Moor Woodland Or Forest 1.95 km
Shorleigh Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.06 km
Elmpark Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.15 km
Coronation Clump Woodland Or Forest 2.76 km
Tent Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.85 km
Glebe Copse Woodland Or Forest 3 km
Cleave Plantation Woodland Or Forest 3.19 km
Penhill Ridge Wetland 3.24 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 62 Mbps 57.4 Mbps 80 Mbps
Upload 17 Mbps 14.8 Mbps 20 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 5.7 0.7
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% - -
30-300 Mbps 0% 63.2 16.4
300+ Mbps 100% - -

Gas Consumption

34 meters consuming 399,188 kWh - mean 11,741 kWh : median 11,727 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for EX31 3QP - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Devon
Latitude 51.06916600
Longitude -4.08369600
OS Easting 254106
OS Northing 0132048
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
16234
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Devon & Cornwall

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
North Devon
County Electorial Division Fremington Rural ED
Electoral Ward Bickington
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: Hard-pressed living
Group: Hard pressed ageing workers
Subgroup: Ageing industrious workers
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Built-Up Area Barnstaple BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) England (not covered)
Workplace Zone E33049061
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
North Devon 012
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
North Devon 012A
Output Area / Small Area 8C1