The postcode EX31 4BU is located in North Devon, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in December 1998 and is an active postcode. EX31 4BU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
EX31 4BU is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 6.1 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 4BU as Urbanites > Urban professionals and families > Families in terraces and flats.
The closest road name to EX31 4BU is Taw Crescent which is centered 62 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Camp Gates and is 578 m away. The closest railway station is Barnstaple Rail Station, 5.05 km away.
The closest primary school to EX31 4BU (for ages 11 and under) is Fremington Primary School.
The local pub for residents of EX31 4BU is Heanton Court and is 725 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on October 23, 2018.
100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for EX31 4BU is covered by the Devon & Cornwall police force association and Devon is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to EX31 4BU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to EX31 4BU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode EX31 4BU
| Introduction | December 1998 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from EX31 4BU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fremington Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 2.14 km | |
| Southmead School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 23, 2017) | 2.29 km |
| Braunton Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (January 29, 2020) | 2.29 km |
| Caen Community Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (June 27, 2017) | 3.1 km |
| Roundswell Community Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 3.33 km | |
| Kingsacre Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (October 14, 2021) | 3.69 km |
| Sticklepath Community Primary Academy | Academy | 2-11 | 3.95 km | |
| On Track Education Services | Special school | 7-18 | Good (July 12, 2018) | 4.03 km |
| Pilton Community College | Academy | 11-16 | Requires improvement (May 9, 2019) | 4.31 km |
| Instow Community Primary and Pre-School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 23, 2016) | 4.32 km |
| Pilton Infants' School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Outstanding (March 25, 2011) | 4.71 km |
| Pathfield School | Special school | 3-19 | Good (March 28, 2019) | 4.71 km |
| Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy | Academy | 7-11 | Good (January 25, 2018) | 4.71 km |
| Petroc | College | 16-99 | Good (November 7, 2019) | 4.72 km |
| Yeo Valley Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 5.49 km | |
| Ashleigh CofE Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 5.66 km | |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple | Academy | 2-11 | Good (June 6, 2019) | 6 km |
| The Park Community School | Academy | 11-16 | 6.04 km | |
| Marwood School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (April 29, 2008) | 6.07 km |
| Appledore School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 18, 2018) | 6.37 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EX31 4BU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| C&A's Icecream Van | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 6, 2019 | 300 m | |
| Heidi's Cakes and Bakes | Awaiting Inspection | 300 m | |
| Second to None | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 4, 2014 | 303 m | |
| The Kabin | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 28, 2019 | 355 m | |
| Waterside Coffee House | Awaiting Inspection | 355 m | |
| Best One Express | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 6, 2020 | 667 m | |
| Heanton Court | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 23, 2018 | 725 m | |
| Bright Start Early Years | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 6, 2018 | 816 m | |
| Chivenor Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 10, 2022 | 816 m | |
| Junior Ranks Mess | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 10, 2022 | 816 m | |
| Officers Mess | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 10, 2022 | 816 m | |
| Sergeants Mess | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 10, 2022 | 816 m | |
| Bike Trail Cycle Hire | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 4, 2007 | 1.34 km | |
| The Fremington Quay Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 15, 2019 | 1.34 km | |
| Heanton Nursing Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 16, 2019 | 1.39 km | |
| Heanton Church Lunches & Catering | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 10, 2009 | 1.47 km | |
| Baxter Storey | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 4, 2019 | 1.74 km | |
| Williams Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 3, 2022 | 1.88 km | |
| St Peters Church Hall | Exempt September 2, 2005 | 1.89 km | |
| Royal British Legion Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 26, 2010 | 1.99 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EX31 4BU - Data from Apr 2022
| Camp Gates | 578 m | |
| Caravan Park | 621 m | |
| Caravan Park | 636 m | |
| The Landings | 906 m | |
| The Landings | 931 m | |
| Barnstaple Rail Station | 5.05 km | |
| Instow Ferry Landing | 5.57 km | |
| Instow Ferry Landing | 5.57 km | |
| Instow Ferry Landing | 5.58 km | |
| Exeter International Airport | 64.14 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EX31 4BU - Data from Dec 2021
| Bassett's Ridge | 633 m | |
| Chivenor Ridge | 661 m | |
| Penhill Ridge | 1.15 km | |
| Allen's Rock | 1.19 km | |
| Cleave Plantation | 1.3 km | |
| Norman's Brake | 1.33 km | |
| Parson's Copse | 1.42 km | |
| Saltpill Duck Pond | 1.44 km | |
| Harding's Wood | 1.46 km | |
| Ladywell Wood | 1.59 km | |
| Home Farm Marsh | 1.64 km | |
| Eastacombe Covert | 1.75 km | |
| New Plantation | 1.76 km | |
| Cholwell Woods | 2.17 km | |
| Park Wood | 2.18 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for EX31 4BU - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| County | Devon |
| Latitude | 51.08958400 |
| Longitude | -4.13107200 |
| OS Easting | 250851 |
| OS Northing | 0134413 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Devon & Cornwall |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
North Devon |
| County Electorial Division | Braunton Rural ED |
| Electoral Ward | Heanton Punchardon |
| 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 |
| International Territorial Level Code | E07000043 |
| Travel To Work Area | Barnstaple |
| 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 |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Urbanites Group: Urban professionals and families Subgroup: Families in terraces and flats |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural village |
| Built-Up Area | Braunton BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Chivenor Airfield BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33049029 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
North Devon 005 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
North Devon 005E |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5A3 |