The postcode EX31 3QS is located in North Devon, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in September 1991 and is an active postcode. EX31 3QS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
EX31 3QS 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 3QS as Hard-pressed living > Hard pressed ageing workers > Ageing industrious workers.
The closest road name to EX31 3QS is Hornbeam Hollow which is centered 21 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Beech Close and is 239 m away. The closest railway station is Barnstaple Rail Station, 1.62 km away.
The closest primary school to EX31 3QS (for ages 11 and under) is Sticklepath Community Primary Academy.
Residents reported an average download speed of 59.5 Mbps and an average upload speed of 15.5 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 1.3 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.6 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for EX31 3QS 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 3QS and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to EX31 3QS, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode EX31 3QS
| Introduction | September 1991 |
| 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 3QS - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sticklepath Community Primary Academy | Academy | 2-11 | 548 m | |
| On Track Education Services | Special school | 7-18 | Good (July 12, 2018) | 591 m |
| Roundswell Community Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 904 m | |
| Petroc | College | 16-99 | Good (November 7, 2019) | 1.16 km |
| The Park Community School | Academy | 11-16 | 2.36 km | |
| Pilton Community College | Academy | 11-16 | Requires improvement (May 9, 2019) | 2.4 km |
| Pilton Infants' School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Outstanding (March 25, 2011) | 2.44 km |
| Pathfield School | Special school | 3-19 | Good (March 28, 2019) | 2.44 km |
| Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy | Academy | 7-11 | Good (January 25, 2018) | 2.44 km |
| Ashleigh CofE Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 2.51 km | |
| Holywell Church of England School | Academy | 3-11 | 2.65 km | |
| Yeo Valley Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 2.78 km | |
| Newport Community School Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (February 11, 2015) | 2.88 km |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple | Academy | 2-11 | Good (June 6, 2019) | 3.01 km |
| Fremington Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 3.04 km | |
| Bishops Tawton Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 23, 2019) | 3.07 km |
| The Lampard Community School | Special school | 5-16 | Good (July 19, 2017) | 3.17 km |
| Eden Park Academy | Academy | 2-11 | 3.33 km | |
| Orchard Vale Community School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (March 30, 2017) | 4.4 km |
| Horwood and Newton Tracey Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (December 2, 2011) | 4.98 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EX31 3QS - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creation Station UK | Awaiting Inspection | 169 m | |
| Argos | Exempt October 13, 2017 | 202 m | |
| Petrol Filing Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 4, 2008 | 202 m | |
| Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 3, 2020 | 202 m | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Awaiting Inspection | 324 m | |
| Caffe Pausa | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 14, 2018 | 324 m | |
| Costa Coffee | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 18, 2019 | 324 m | |
| Home Bargains | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 24, 2014 | 324 m | |
| Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 21, 2019 | 324 m | |
| Boots | Exempt June 25, 2005 | 460 m | |
| Lidl | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 12, 2021 | 460 m | |
| Perfilta Coffee Supplies | Exempt July 24, 2003 | 460 m | |
| Cedars Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 15, 2019 | 495 m | |
| Petroc Brannams Campus | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 12, 2019 | 495 m | |
| Air Extreme | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 3, 2018 | 514 m | |
| Sally Salon Services Limited | Awaiting Inspection | 536 m | |
| Action for Children | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 24, 2014 | 548 m | |
| Sticklepath Community School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 4, 2018 | 548 m | |
| Sticklebricks Pre-School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 2, 2011 | 566 m | |
| John Hill Eggs | Exempt April 18, 2011 | 584 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EX31 3QS - Data from Apr 2022
| Beech Close | 239 m | |
| The Laurels | 244 m | |
| Sainsbury's | 253 m | |
| The Laurels | 258 m | |
| Cedar Grove | 289 m | |
| Barnstaple Rail Station | 1.62 km | |
| Instow Ferry Landing | 7.08 km | |
| Instow Ferry Landing | 7.08 km | |
| Instow Ferry Landing | 7.09 km | |
| Exeter International Airport | 60.17 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EX31 3QS - Data from Dec 2021
| Anchor Wood | 868 m | |
| Larkbear Plantation | 1.09 km | |
| Old Covert | 1.15 km | |
| Claypit Covert | 1.18 km | |
| Rook's Bridge Covert | 1.35 km | |
| Hollamoor Clump | 1.41 km | |
| Claypit Coverts | 1.6 km | |
| Cock's Moor | 1.85 km | |
| Shorleigh Wood | 2.08 km | |
| Elmpark Copse | 2.19 km | |
| Coronation Clump | 2.77 km | |
| Tent Hill | 2.87 km | |
| Glebe Copse | 2.96 km | |
| Cleave Plantation | 3.1 km | |
| Penhill Ridge | 3.22 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for EX31 3QS - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 73.4 Mbps | 59.5 Mbps | 79.74 Mbps |
| Upload | 19.5 Mbps | 15.5 Mbps | 20 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 4 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 67.4 | 17.6 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | - | - |
Energy usage data for EX31 3QS - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Devon |
| Latitude | 51.06869600 |
| Longitude | -4.08497800 |
| OS Easting | 254013 |
| OS Northing | 0131998 |
| 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 | 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 |
| 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: 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 |