Postcode EX31 3RL (North Devon)

Map showing EX31 3RL and nearby postcodes

The postcode EX31 3RL is located in North Devon, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in January 1993 and is an active postcode. EX31 3RL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

EX31 3RL 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 3RL as Urbanites > Urban professionals and families > White professionals.

The closest road name to EX31 3RL is Juniper Court which is centered 19 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Woodville and is 276 m away. The closest railway station is Barnstaple Rail Station, 1.57 km away.

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

Residents reported an average download speed of 56.1 Mbps and an average upload speed of 16.1 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 1.1 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Juniper Court 19 m
Oakhill Rise 66 m
Maple Grove 102 m
Rosewood Grove 108 m
Hornbeam Hollow 122 m
Higher Elmwood 140 m
Dewberry Drive 169 m
Alder Glade 174 m
Almond Court 185 m
Parklands 186 m
Birch Lane 190 m
Rowan Park 199 m
Mulberry Way 206 m
Bramble Walk 216 m
Hazel Grove 223 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EX31 3RL

Introduction January 1993
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 3RL - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Sticklepath Community Primary Academy 441 m
On Track Education Services Good
(July 12, 2018)
696 m
Roundswell Community Primary Academy 938 m
Petroc Good
(November 7, 2019)
1.11 km
Pilton Community College Requires improvement
(May 9, 2019)
2.29 km
Pilton Infants' School Outstanding
(March 25, 2011)
2.33 km
Pathfield School Good
(March 28, 2019)
2.33 km
Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy Good
(January 25, 2018)
2.33 km
The Park Community School 2.34 km
Ashleigh CofE Primary School 2.44 km
Yeo Valley Primary School 2.7 km
Holywell Church of England School 2.73 km
Newport Community School Primary Academy Outstanding
(February 11, 2015)
2.85 km
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple Good
(June 6, 2019)
2.94 km
Fremington Primary School 3.06 km
Bishops Tawton Primary School Good
(January 23, 2019)
3.11 km
The Lampard Community School Good
(July 19, 2017)
3.14 km
Eden Park Academy 3.28 km
Orchard Vale Community School Good
(March 30, 2017)
4.36 km
Horwood and Newton Tracey Community Primary School Outstanding
(December 2, 2011)
5.1 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Creation Station UK Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
269 m
Argos Retailers - other Exempt
October 13, 2017
305 m
Petrol Filing Station Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 4, 2008
305 m
Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
February 3, 2020
305 m
Cedars Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
November 15, 2019
384 m
Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Awaiting Inspection
439 m
Caffe Pausa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 14, 2018
439 m
Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 18, 2019
439 m
Home Bargains Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 24, 2014
439 m
Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 21, 2019
439 m
Action for Children Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 24, 2014
441 m
Sticklepath Community School School/college/university 5
Very Good
June 4, 2018
441 m
Sticklebricks Pre-School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 2, 2011
453 m
John Hill Eggs Retailers - other Exempt
April 18, 2011
486 m
Boots Retailers - other Exempt
June 25, 2005
512 m
Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
July 12, 2021
512 m
Perfilta Coffee Supplies Retailers - other Exempt
July 24, 2003
512 m
Petroc Brannams Campus School/college/university 5
Very Good
November 12, 2019
576 m
Mccolls Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 15, 2019
598 m
Pelican Fish And Chip Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 7, 2020
598 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Woodville Bus Stop/Station 276 m
Woodville Bus Stop/Station 302 m
Beech Close Bus Stop/Station 334 m
Cedar Grove Bus Stop/Station 336 m
Sainsbury's Bus Stop/Station 336 m
Barnstaple Rail Station Rail 1.57 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 7.13 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 7.13 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 7.14 km
Exeter International Airport Air 60.22 km

Nearby Nature

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

Anchor Wood Woodland Or Forest 755 m
Larkbear Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.15 km
Claypit Covert Woodland Or Forest 1.22 km
Old Covert Woodland Or Forest 1.25 km
Rook's Bridge Covert Woodland Or Forest 1.43 km
Hollamoor Clump Woodland Or Forest 1.51 km
Claypit Coverts Woodland Or Forest 1.62 km
Cock's Moor Woodland Or Forest 1.89 km
Shorleigh Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.15 km
Elmpark Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.24 km
Coronation Clump Woodland Or Forest 2.85 km
Tent Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.94 km
Glebe Copse Woodland Or Forest 3.07 km
Cleave Plantation Woodland Or Forest 3.14 km
Penhill Ridge Wetland 3.15 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 60.8 Mbps 56.1 Mbps 75.81 Mbps
Upload 18.2 Mbps 16.1 Mbps 20 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 5 1
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% - -
30-300 Mbps 0% 58 16.7
300+ Mbps 100% - -

Gas Consumption

37 meters consuming 273,732 kWh - mean 7,398 kWh : median 7,009 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for EX31 3RL - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Devon
Latitude 51.06970900
Longitude -4.08468100
OS Easting 254037
OS Northing 0132110
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: Urbanites
Group: Urban professionals and families
Subgroup: White professionals
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 E33049044
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
North Devon 009
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
North Devon 009D
Output Area / Small Area 5A1