Postcode EX31 3SP (North Devon)

Map showing EX31 3SP and nearby postcodes

The postcode EX31 3SP is located in North Devon, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in January 1995 and is an active postcode. EX31 3SP is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

EX31 3SP 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 3SP as Hard-pressed living > Industrious communities > Industrious transitions.

The closest road name to EX31 3SP is The Hollies which is centered 47 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Cedar Grove and is 23 m away. The closest railway station is Barnstaple Rail Station, 1.89 km away.

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

The local pub for residents of EX31 3SP is The Plough Inn and is 466 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on February 27, 2019.

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 0.8 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 3SP 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 3SP and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

The Hollies 47 m
Parkers Hollow 52 m
Rooks Close 67 m
Cedar Grove 93 m
Brook Court 113 m
Meadow Park 118 m
Coopers Drive 131 m
Mulberry Way 142 m
Easter Court 145 m
Honeysuckle Close 180 m
The Laurels 196 m
Brynsworthy Park 202 m
Beech Close 207 m
Springfield Road 211 m
Meadow Brook 215 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EX31 3SP

Introduction January 1995
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 3SP - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
On Track Education Services Good
(July 12, 2018)
491 m
Roundswell Community Primary Academy 617 m
Sticklepath Community Primary Academy 727 m
Petroc Good
(November 7, 2019)
1.44 km
Pilton Community College Requires improvement
(May 9, 2019)
2.54 km
Pilton Infants' School Outstanding
(March 25, 2011)
2.62 km
Pathfield School Good
(March 28, 2019)
2.62 km
Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy Good
(January 25, 2018)
2.62 km
The Park Community School 2.64 km
Fremington Primary School 2.75 km
Ashleigh CofE Primary School 2.77 km
Holywell Church of England School 2.84 km
Yeo Valley Primary School 3.01 km
Newport Community School Primary Academy Outstanding
(February 11, 2015)
3.17 km
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple Good
(June 6, 2019)
3.27 km
Bishops Tawton Primary School Good
(January 23, 2019)
3.32 km
The Lampard Community School Good
(July 19, 2017)
3.45 km
Eden Park Academy 3.61 km
Orchard Vale Community School Good
(March 30, 2017)
4.68 km
Horwood and Newton Tracey Community Primary School Outstanding
(December 2, 2011)
4.9 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Creation Station UK Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
204 m
Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Awaiting Inspection
398 m
Caffe Pausa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 14, 2018
398 m
Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 18, 2019
398 m
Home Bargains Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 24, 2014
398 m
Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 21, 2019
398 m
Argos Retailers - other Exempt
October 13, 2017
411 m
Petrol Filing Station Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 4, 2008
411 m
Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
February 3, 2020
411 m
E J Gayton Other catering premises 5
Very Good
November 17, 2011
466 m
The Plough Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 27, 2019
466 m
The Appledore Cart Company Mobile caterer Awaiting Inspection
491 m
Cedars Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
November 15, 2019
559 m
John Hill Eggs Retailers - other Exempt
April 18, 2011
563 m
Sally Salon Services Limited Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
582 m
Roundswell Community Primary Academy School/college/university 5
Very Good
December 1, 2021
617 m
Air Extreme Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 3, 2018
620 m
Sticklebricks Pre-School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 2, 2011
714 m
Petroc Brannams Campus School/college/university 5
Very Good
November 12, 2019
715 m
Boots Retailers - other Exempt
June 25, 2005
723 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Cedar Grove Bus Stop/Station 23 m
Cedar Grove Bus Stop/Station 30 m
Beech Close Bus Stop/Station 184 m
The Laurels Bus Stop/Station 248 m
The Laurels Bus Stop/Station 249 m
Barnstaple Rail Station Rail 1.89 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 6.8 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 6.8 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 6.82 km
Exeter International Airport Air 60.4 km

Nearby Nature

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

Claypit Covert Woodland Or Forest 898 m
Anchor Wood Woodland Or Forest 932 m
Old Covert Woodland Or Forest 988 m
Rook's Bridge Covert Woodland Or Forest 1.13 km
Claypit Coverts Woodland Or Forest 1.31 km
Larkbear Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.33 km
Hollamoor Clump Woodland Or Forest 1.52 km
Cock's Moor Woodland Or Forest 1.57 km
Shorleigh Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.28 km
Elmpark Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.44 km
Cleave Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.81 km
Coronation Clump Woodland Or Forest 2.96 km
Brake Plantations Woodland Or Forest 2.97 km
Glebe Copse Woodland Or Forest 3 km
Penhill Ridge Wetland 3.03 km

Broadband

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

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 0%
30-300 Mbps 0%
300+ Mbps 100%

Gas Consumption

5 meters consuming 26,376 kWh - mean 5,275 kWh : median 5,284 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

5 meters consuming 10,840 kWh - mean 2,168 kWh : median 1,596 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for EX31 3SP - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Devon
Latitude 51.06874900
Longitude -4.08909100
OS Easting 253725
OS Northing 0132012
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: Industrious communities
Subgroup: Industrious transitions
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 8A1