Postcode EX31 3RA (North Devon)

Map showing EX31 3RA and nearby postcodes

The postcode EX31 3RA is located in North Devon, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in August 1992 and is an active postcode. EX31 3RA is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

EX31 3RA 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 3RA as Hard-pressed living > Hard pressed ageing workers > Ageing industrious workers.

The closest road name to EX31 3RA is Brook Court which is centered 38 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Cedar Grove and is 143 m away. The closest railway station is Barnstaple Rail Station, 1.76 km away.

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

The local pub for residents of EX31 3RA is The Plough Inn and is 520 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on February 27, 2019.

Residents reported an average download speed of 54.8 Mbps and an average upload speed of 15.4 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 0.9 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.2 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Brook Court 38 m
Mulberry Way 46 m
The Hollies 89 m
Meadow Park 130 m
Parkers Hollow 146 m
Honeysuckle Close 168 m
Brynsworthy Park 176 m
Beech Close 179 m
Juniper Court 181 m
Hornbeam Hollow 182 m
Dewberry Drive 182 m
Rooks Close 192 m
Bramble Walk 206 m
Oakhill Rise 207 m
Rowan Park 212 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EX31 3RA

Introduction August 1992
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 3RA - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
On Track Education Services Good
(July 12, 2018)
552 m
Sticklepath Community Primary Academy 610 m
Roundswell Community Primary Academy 752 m
Petroc Good
(November 7, 2019)
1.3 km
Pilton Community College Requires improvement
(May 9, 2019)
2.45 km
Pilton Infants' School Outstanding
(March 25, 2011)
2.5 km
Pathfield School Good
(March 28, 2019)
2.5 km
Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy Good
(January 25, 2018)
2.5 km
The Park Community School 2.51 km
Ashleigh CofE Primary School 2.63 km
Holywell Church of England School 2.78 km
Fremington Primary School 2.88 km
Yeo Valley Primary School 2.89 km
Newport Community School Primary Academy Outstanding
(February 11, 2015)
3.03 km
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple Good
(June 6, 2019)
3.14 km
Bishops Tawton Primary School Good
(January 23, 2019)
3.22 km
The Lampard Community School Good
(July 19, 2017)
3.32 km
Eden Park Academy 3.47 km
Orchard Vale Community School Good
(March 30, 2017)
4.54 km
Horwood and Newton Tracey Community Primary School Outstanding
(December 2, 2011)
4.97 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Creation Station UK Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
156 m
Argos Retailers - other Exempt
October 13, 2017
322 m
Petrol Filing Station Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 4, 2008
322 m
Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
February 3, 2020
322 m
Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Awaiting Inspection
370 m
Caffe Pausa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 14, 2018
370 m
Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 18, 2019
370 m
Home Bargains Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 24, 2014
370 m
Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 21, 2019
370 m
Cedars Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
November 15, 2019
478 m
John Hill Eggs Retailers - other Exempt
April 18, 2011
520 m
E J Gayton Other catering premises 5
Very Good
November 17, 2011
520 m
The Plough Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 27, 2019
520 m
The Appledore Cart Company Mobile caterer Awaiting Inspection
552 m
Sally Salon Services Limited Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
577 m
Air Extreme Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 3, 2018
588 m
Sticklebricks Pre-School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 2, 2011
606 m
Action for Children Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 24, 2014
610 m
Sticklepath Community School School/college/university 5
Very Good
June 4, 2018
610 m
Boots Retailers - other Exempt
June 25, 2005
614 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Cedar Grove Bus Stop/Station 143 m
Cedar Grove Bus Stop/Station 152 m
Beech Close Bus Stop/Station 189 m
The Laurels Bus Stop/Station 234 m
The Laurels Bus Stop/Station 243 m
Barnstaple Rail Station Rail 1.76 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 6.94 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 6.94 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 6.95 km
Exeter International Airport Air 60.32 km

Nearby Nature

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

Anchor Wood Woodland Or Forest 859 m
Claypit Covert Woodland Or Forest 1.03 km
Old Covert Woodland Or Forest 1.08 km
Larkbear Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.24 km
Rook's Bridge Covert Woodland Or Forest 1.25 km
Claypit Coverts Woodland Or Forest 1.44 km
Hollamoor Clump Woodland Or Forest 1.5 km
Cock's Moor Woodland Or Forest 1.7 km
Shorleigh Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.21 km
Elmpark Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.34 km
Coronation Clump Woodland Or Forest 2.9 km
Cleave Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.95 km
Tent Hill Hill Or Mountain 3 km
Glebe Copse Woodland Or Forest 3.01 km
Penhill Ridge Wetland 3.09 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 62.2 Mbps 54.8 Mbps 75.71 Mbps
Upload 19.5 Mbps 15.4 Mbps 20 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 4 1
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% - -
30-300 Mbps 0% 59.5 16.7
300+ Mbps 100% - -

Gas Consumption

17 meters consuming 103,047 kWh - mean 6,062 kWh : median 5,634 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

17 meters consuming 26,872 kWh - mean 1,581 kWh : median 1,774 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for EX31 3RA - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Devon
Latitude 51.06903400
Longitude -4.08720600
OS Easting 253858
OS Northing 0132040
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