Postcode EX31 4FS (North Devon)

Map showing EX31 4FS and nearby postcodes

The postcode EX31 4FS is located in North Devon, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in June 2021 and is an active postcode. EX31 4FS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

EX31 4FS 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 4FS as Urbanites > Urban professionals and families > Families in terraces and flats.

The closest road name to EX31 4FS is Thistle Bridge Road which is centered 61 m away.

The nearest bus stop is The Landings and is 76 m away.

The closest primary school to EX31 4FS (for ages 11 and under) is Southmead School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on May 23, 2017.

The local pub for residents of EX31 4FS is Williams Arms and is 1.05 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on March 3, 2022. The nearest takeaway food is available from Oasis Service Station and is 1.41 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on November 2, 2017.

Policing for EX31 4FS 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 4FS and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to EX31 4FS, and the approximate distance away.

Thistle Bridge Road 61 m
Hantone Close 104 m
Chardon Close 109 m
Fulmer Copse 132 m
Marshlands 154 m
Tinever Road 184 m
Meadowland Road 196 m
Heanton Hill Lane 228 m
Duckpool Road 340 m
Hawkridge Road 437 m
Tamar Road 534 m
A39 7.96 km
A30 75.6 km
A38 125.35 km
A361 136.21 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode EX31 4FS

Introduction June 2021
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 4FS - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Southmead School Good
(May 23, 2017)
1.46 km
Braunton Academy Good
(January 29, 2020)
1.47 km
Caen Community Primary School Good
(June 27, 2017)
2.27 km
Fremington Primary School 2.82 km
Kingsacre Primary School Good
(October 14, 2021)
2.86 km
Roundswell Community Primary Academy 4.16 km
Instow Community Primary and Pre-School Good
(November 23, 2016)
4.5 km
Sticklepath Community Primary Academy 4.75 km
On Track Education Services Good
(July 12, 2018)
4.86 km
Pilton Community College Requires improvement
(May 9, 2019)
4.96 km
Pilton Infants' School Outstanding
(March 25, 2011)
5.38 km
Pathfield School Good
(March 28, 2019)
5.38 km
Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy Good
(January 25, 2018)
5.38 km
Petroc Good
(November 7, 2019)
5.5 km
Marwood School Outstanding
(April 29, 2008)
6.11 km
Yeo Valley Primary School 6.17 km
Georgeham Church of England (VC) Primary School Good
(November 6, 2019)
6.28 km
Appledore School Good
(April 18, 2018)
6.38 km
Ashleigh CofE Primary School 6.38 km
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple Good
(June 6, 2019)
6.69 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EX31 4FS - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Best One Express Retailers - other 5
Very Good
January 6, 2020
180 m
Bright Start Early Years Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 6, 2018
232 m
Chivenor Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 10, 2022
232 m
Junior Ranks Mess Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 10, 2022
232 m
Officers Mess Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 10, 2022
232 m
Sergeants Mess Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 10, 2022
232 m
Second to None Retailers - other 5
Very Good
December 4, 2014
530 m
C&A's Icecream Van Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
August 6, 2019
544 m
Heidi's Cakes and Bakes Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
544 m
The Kabin Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 28, 2019
611 m
Waterside Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
611 m
Heanton Nursing Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
August 16, 2019
615 m
Heanton Church Lunches & Catering Other catering premises 5
Very Good
November 10, 2009
684 m
Baxter Storey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 4, 2019
969 m
Williams Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 3, 2022
1.05 km
Heanton Court Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
October 23, 2018
1.06 km
Royal British Legion Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 26, 2010
1.18 km
Oasis Service Station Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
November 2, 2017
1.41 km
Inanda Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 4
Good
October 10, 2007
1.41 km
Braunton Southmead School School/college/university 5
Very Good
December 2, 2019
1.46 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EX31 4FS - Data from Apr 2022

The Landings Bus Stop/Station 76 m
The Landings Bus Stop/Station 102 m
Camp Gates Bus Stop/Station 254 m
Caravan Park Bus Stop/Station 281 m
Caravan Park Bus Stop/Station 289 m
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 5.69 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 5.69 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 5.7 km
Exeter International Airport Air 64.97 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EX31 4FS - Data from Dec 2021

Parson's Copse Woodland Or Forest 590 m
Cleave Plantation Woodland Or Forest 921 m
Eastacombe Covert Woodland Or Forest 1.02 km
Harding's Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.07 km
Norman's Brake Woodland Or Forest 1.17 km
Chivenor Ridge Wetland 1.23 km
Bassett's Ridge Wetland 1.44 km
New Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.49 km
Ladywell Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.57 km
Park Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.58 km
Allen's Rock Island 1.65 km
Ash Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.78 km
Penhill Ridge Wetland 1.79 km
East Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.94 km
Saltpill Duck Pond Inland Water 1.99 km

Location

Country England
County Devon
Latitude 51.09479500
Longitude -4.13957700
OS Easting 250274
OS Northing 0135010
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
23355
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Devon & Cornwall

Government

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

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: 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 E33049023
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