Postcode EX31 3SU (North Devon)

Map showing EX31 3SU and nearby postcodes

The postcode EX31 3SU is located in North Devon, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in January 2018 and is an active postcode. EX31 3SU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

EX31 3SU is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.9 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 3SU as Rural residents > Farming communities > Established farming communities.

The closest road name to EX31 3SU is Osborne Gardens which is centered 18 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Gratton Way and is 377 m away. The closest railway station is Barnstaple Rail Station, 1.72 km away.

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

The nearest takeaway food is available from Subway and is 256 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on November 9, 2018.

Residents reported an average download speed of 98.8 Mbps and an average upload speed of 20 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 1.2 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Osborne Gardens 18 m
Kensington Close 97 m
Sandringham Garden 126 m
Gatcombe Mews 139 m
Windsor Gardens 143 m
Clarendon Gardens 172 m
Highgrove 200 m
Oakwood Close 286 m
Lauder Lane 340 m
Fishleigh Road 559 m
Old Torrington Road 565 m
Old Bideford Road 1.02 km
A3125 1.19 km
A39 3.52 km
B3232 6.39 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode EX31 3SU

Introduction January 2018
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 3SU - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
On Track Education Services Good
(July 12, 2018)
696 m
Sticklepath Community Primary Academy 1.14 km
Petroc Good
(November 7, 2019)
1.31 km
Roundswell Community Primary Academy 1.38 km
Holywell Church of England School 1.93 km
The Park Community School 2.14 km
Bishops Tawton Primary School Good
(January 23, 2019)
2.47 km
Ashleigh CofE Primary School 2.58 km
Newport Community School Primary Academy Outstanding
(February 11, 2015)
2.69 km
Pilton Infants' School Outstanding
(March 25, 2011)
2.84 km
Pathfield School Good
(March 28, 2019)
2.84 km
Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy Good
(January 25, 2018)
2.84 km
Pilton Community College Requires improvement
(May 9, 2019)
2.9 km
The Lampard Community School Good
(July 19, 2017)
2.96 km
Yeo Valley Primary School 3 km
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple Good
(June 6, 2019)
3.1 km
Eden Park Academy 3.27 km
Fremington Primary School 3.48 km
Orchard Vale Community School Good
(March 30, 2017)
4.28 km
Horwood and Newton Tracey Community Primary School Outstanding
(December 2, 2011)
4.52 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
BP Roundswell Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 29, 2021
256 m
Kentucky Fried Chicken Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
May 23, 2018
256 m
Subway Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
November 9, 2018
256 m
Travelodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
March 30, 2010
256 m
Petroc Brannams Campus School/college/university 5
Very Good
November 12, 2019
271 m
Town Square Social (Node Cowork) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 24, 2021
305 m
Air Extreme Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 3, 2018
315 m
Sally Salon Services Limited Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
416 m
Boots Retailers - other Exempt
June 25, 2005
420 m
Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
July 12, 2021
420 m
Perfilta Coffee Supplies Retailers - other Exempt
July 24, 2003
420 m
Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Awaiting Inspection
516 m
Caffe Pausa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 14, 2018
516 m
Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 18, 2019
516 m
Home Bargains Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 24, 2014
516 m
Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 21, 2019
516 m
Argos Retailers - other Exempt
October 13, 2017
534 m
Petrol Filing Station Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 4, 2008
534 m
Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
February 3, 2020
534 m
The Appledore Cart Company Mobile caterer Awaiting Inspection
696 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Gratton Way Bus Stop/Station 377 m
Gratton Way Bus Stop/Station 382 m
Business Park Bus Stop/Station 409 m
Business Park Bus Stop/Station 455 m
Sainsbury's Bus Stop/Station 495 m
Barnstaple Rail Station Rail 1.72 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 7.25 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 7.25 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 7.27 km
Exeter International Airport Air 59.5 km

Nearby Nature

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

Larkbear Plantation Woodland Or Forest 497 m
Hollamoor Clump Woodland Or Forest 692 m
Old Covert Woodland Or Forest 1.1 km
Shorleigh Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.38 km
Rook's Bridge Covert Woodland Or Forest 1.48 km
Anchor Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.54 km
Claypit Covert Woodland Or Forest 1.57 km
Elmpark Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.6 km
Claypit Coverts Woodland Or Forest 2.02 km
Coronation Clump Woodland Or Forest 2.05 km
Tent Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.16 km
Cock's Moor Woodland Or Forest 2.17 km
Glebe Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.29 km
Smemington Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.54 km
Golden Valley Valley 2.63 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 80 Mbps 98.8 Mbps 330 Mbps
Upload 20 Mbps 20 Mbps 50 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% - -
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% - -
30-300 Mbps 0% 89.6 18.8
300+ Mbps 100% 330 50

Gas Consumption

33 meters consuming 265,629 kWh - mean 8,049 kWh : median 7,503 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

33 meters consuming 97,720 kWh - mean 2,961 kWh : median 2,531 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for EX31 3SU - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Devon
Latitude 51.06279700
Longitude -4.08025500
OS Easting 254327
OS Northing 0131333
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
15048
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Devon & Cornwall

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
North Devon
County Electorial Division Chulmleigh & Landkey ED
Electoral Ward Instow
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: Rural residents
Group: Farming communities
Subgroup: Established farming communities
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Rural hamlet and isolated dwellings
Built-Up Area (pseudo) England (not covered)
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) England (not covered)
Workplace Zone E33046295
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
North Devon 012
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
North Devon 012E
Output Area / Small Area 1A2