Postcode EX31 3RJ (North Devon)

Map showing EX31 3RJ and nearby postcodes

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

EX31 3RJ is one of the least deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 7.6 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 3RJ as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Detached retirement living.

The closest road name to EX31 3RJ is Silver Birch Court which is centered 28 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Orchard Close and is 96 m away. The closest railway station is Barnstaple Rail Station, 1.39 km away.

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

Residents reported an average download speed of 27.2 Mbps and an average upload speed of 7.1 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 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 3RJ 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 3RJ and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

Silver Birch Court 28 m
Orchard Close 102 m
Hazel Grove 109 m
Birch Lane 116 m
Alder Glade 126 m
Regent Close 133 m
Manor Close 150 m
Grange Avenue 164 m
Almond Court 191 m
Maple Grove 198 m
Gratton Way 237 m
Rosewood Grove 242 m
Hornbeam Hollow 257 m
Rowan Park 261 m
Manor Park 262 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EX31 3RJ

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 3RJ - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Sticklepath Community Primary Academy 530 m
On Track Education Services Good
(July 12, 2018)
752 m
Petroc Good
(November 7, 2019)
937 m
Roundswell Community Primary Academy 1.18 km
The Park Community School 2.08 km
Ashleigh CofE Primary School 2.28 km
Pilton Infants' School Outstanding
(March 25, 2011)
2.32 km
Pathfield School Good
(March 28, 2019)
2.32 km
Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy Good
(January 25, 2018)
2.32 km
Pilton Community College Requires improvement
(May 9, 2019)
2.34 km
Holywell Church of England School 2.46 km
Yeo Valley Primary School 2.6 km
Newport Community School Primary Academy Outstanding
(February 11, 2015)
2.61 km
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple Good
(June 6, 2019)
2.8 km
Bishops Tawton Primary School Good
(January 23, 2019)
2.81 km
The Lampard Community School Good
(July 19, 2017)
2.9 km
Eden Park Academy 3.08 km
Fremington Primary School 3.32 km
Orchard Vale Community School Good
(March 30, 2017)
4.15 km
Horwood and Newton Tracey Community Primary School Outstanding
(December 2, 2011)
5.04 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Boots Retailers - other Exempt
June 25, 2005
225 m
Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
July 12, 2021
225 m
Perfilta Coffee Supplies Retailers - other Exempt
July 24, 2003
225 m
Argos Retailers - other Exempt
October 13, 2017
243 m
Petrol Filing Station Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 4, 2008
243 m
Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
February 3, 2020
243 m
Petroc Brannams Campus School/college/university 5
Very Good
November 12, 2019
339 m
Creation Station UK Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
403 m
Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Awaiting Inspection
428 m
Caffe Pausa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 14, 2018
428 m
Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 18, 2019
428 m
Home Bargains Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 24, 2014
428 m
Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 21, 2019
428 m
Air Extreme Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 3, 2018
513 m
Action for Children Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 24, 2014
530 m
Sticklepath Community School School/college/university 5
Very Good
June 4, 2018
530 m
Mccolls Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 15, 2019
534 m
Pelican Fish And Chip Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 7, 2020
534 m
St Michaels Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
January 9, 2014
552 m
Sticklebricks Pre-School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 2, 2011
584 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Orchard Close Bus Stop/Station 96 m
Tudor Drive Bus Stop/Station 157 m
Sainsbury's Bus Stop/Station 176 m
Manor Park Bus Stop/Station 225 m
Gratton Way Bus Stop/Station 238 m
Barnstaple Rail Station Rail 1.39 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 7.33 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 7.33 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 7.34 km
Exeter International Airport Air 59.93 km

Nearby Nature

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

Larkbear Plantation Woodland Or Forest 865 m
Anchor Wood Woodland Or Forest 936 m
Hollamoor Clump Woodland Or Forest 1.3 km
Old Covert Woodland Or Forest 1.31 km
Claypit Covert Woodland Or Forest 1.45 km
Rook's Bridge Covert Woodland Or Forest 1.57 km
Shorleigh Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.87 km
Claypit Coverts Woodland Or Forest 1.87 km
Elmpark Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.94 km
Cock's Moor Woodland Or Forest 2.11 km
Coronation Clump Woodland Or Forest 2.57 km
Tent Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.66 km
Glebe Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.89 km
Golden Valley Valley 3.09 km
Smemington Copse Woodland Or Forest 3.11 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 4.1 Mbps 27.2 Mbps 76.27 Mbps
Upload 0.9 Mbps 7.1 Mbps 20 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 3.8 0.8
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% - -
30-300 Mbps 0% 74 20
300+ Mbps 100% - -

Gas Consumption

7 meters consuming 46,532 kWh - mean 6,647 kWh : median 5,861 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

7 meters consuming 11,190 kWh - mean 1,599 kWh : median 1,534 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for EX31 3RJ - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Devon
Latitude 51.06826200
Longitude -4.08107600
OS Easting 254285
OS Northing 0131942
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
28881
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Devon & Cornwall

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
North Devon
County Electorial Division Barnstaple South ED
Electoral Ward Roundswell
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: Suburbanites
Group: Suburban achievers
Subgroup: Detached retirement living
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 E33049047
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
North Devon 009
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
North Devon 009D
Output Area / Small Area 6A3