Postcode EX31 3WA (North Devon)

Map showing EX31 3WA and nearby postcodes

The postcode EX31 3WA is located in North Devon, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in April 2017 and is an active postcode. EX31 3WA is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

EX31 3WA is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 6.8 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 3WA as Rural residents > Farming communities > Older farming communities.

The closest road name to EX31 3WA is Slip Court which is centered 21 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Swallowfield and is 161 m away. The closest railway station is Barnstaple Rail Station, 2.43 km away.

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

The local pub for residents of EX31 3WA is Old Barn Inn and is 498 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as AwaitingInspection .

100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Slip Court 21 m
Wheel Close 34 m
Boulder Clay Way 85 m
Becklake Close 93 m
Coverts Close 101 m
Pancheon Close 106 m
Claypits Road 112 m
Varve Close 116 m
Hele Rise 128 m
Higher Gorse Road 146 m
Swallow Field 158 m
Hele Lane 167 m
Barum Ware Way 176 m
Wester-Moor Drive 204 m
Woodlark Lane 213 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EX31 3WA

Introduction April 2017
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 3WA - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Roundswell Community Primary Academy 107 m
On Track Education Services Good
(July 12, 2018)
600 m
Sticklepath Community Primary Academy 1.23 km
Petroc Good
(November 7, 2019)
1.98 km
Fremington Primary School 2.24 km
Pilton Community College Requires improvement
(May 9, 2019)
2.95 km
Pilton Infants' School Outstanding
(March 25, 2011)
3.08 km
Pathfield School Good
(March 28, 2019)
3.08 km
Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy Good
(January 25, 2018)
3.08 km
Holywell Church of England School 3.12 km
The Park Community School 3.18 km
Ashleigh CofE Primary School 3.31 km
Yeo Valley Primary School 3.53 km
Newport Community School Primary Academy Outstanding
(February 11, 2015)
3.7 km
Bishops Tawton Primary School Good
(January 23, 2019)
3.74 km
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple Good
(June 6, 2019)
3.8 km
The Lampard Community School Good
(July 19, 2017)
3.99 km
Eden Park Academy 4.15 km
Horwood and Newton Tracey Community Primary School Outstanding
(December 2, 2011)
4.65 km
Instow Community Primary and Pre-School Good
(November 23, 2016)
5.13 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Roundswell Community Primary Academy School/college/university 5
Very Good
December 1, 2021
107 m
Old Barn Inn Pub/bar/nightclub Awaiting Inspection
498 m
The Appledore Cart Company Mobile caterer Awaiting Inspection
600 m
E J Gayton Other catering premises 5
Very Good
November 17, 2011
607 m
The Plough Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 27, 2019
607 m
Bickington Stores And Post Office Retailers - other 5
Very Good
January 11, 2010
683 m
Creation Station UK Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
693 m
Jon Hockridge Milk Mobile caterer Awaiting Inspection
726 m
Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Awaiting Inspection
786 m
Caffe Pausa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 14, 2018
786 m
Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 18, 2019
786 m
Home Bargains Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 24, 2014
786 m
Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 21, 2019
786 m
Sally Salon Services Limited Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
859 m
Argos Retailers - other Exempt
October 13, 2017
894 m
Petrol Filing Station Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 4, 2008
894 m
Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
February 3, 2020
894 m
John Hill Eggs Retailers - other Exempt
April 18, 2011
931 m
Air Extreme Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 3, 2018
955 m
Gardeners Delight Nursery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
April 21, 2005
973 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Swallowfield Bus Stop/Station 161 m
Westermoor Way Bus Stop/Station 316 m
Meadow Brook Bus Stop/Station 449 m
Woodside Court Bus Stop/Station 470 m
Woodside Court Bus Stop/Station 496 m
Barnstaple Rail Station Rail 2.43 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 6.26 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 6.26 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 6.27 km
Exeter International Airport Air 60.74 km

Nearby Nature

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

Claypit Covert Woodland Or Forest 356 m
Rook's Bridge Covert Woodland Or Forest 692 m
Old Covert Woodland Or Forest 758 m
Claypit Coverts Woodland Or Forest 781 m
Cock's Moor Woodland Or Forest 1.03 km
Anchor Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.33 km
Hollamoor Clump Woodland Or Forest 1.74 km
Larkbear Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.75 km
Cleave Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.27 km
Brake Plantations Woodland Or Forest 2.43 km
Sloley's Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.52 km
Bickleton Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.59 km
Shorleigh Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.62 km
Verney's Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.71 km
Sampson's Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.72 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for EX31 3WA - 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%

Location

Country England
County Devon
Latitude 51.06764800
Longitude -4.09665900
OS Easting 253193
OS Northing 0131905
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
26013
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: Rural residents
Group: Farming communities
Subgroup: Older farming communities
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 E33049060
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
North Devon 012
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
North Devon 012C
Output Area / Small Area 1A4