Postcode EX31 4JR (North Devon)

Map showing EX31 4JR and nearby postcodes

The postcode EX31 4JR is located in North Devon, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EX31 4JR is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

EX31 4JR is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.7 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 4JR as Rural residents > Farming communities > Agricultural communities.

The closest road name to EX31 4JR is Crosspark Crescent which is centered 122 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Old Post Office and is 13 m away. The closest railway station is Barnstaple Rail Station, 5.67 km away.

The closest primary school to EX31 4JR (for ages 11 and under) is Shirwell Community Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on July 18, 2018.

The local pub for residents of EX31 4JR is The Muddiford Inn and is 2.8 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as AwaitingInspection .

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

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

Nearby Roads

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

Crosspark Crescent 122 m
Youlston Close 218 m
Shirwell Road 1.7 km
A39 4.97 km
A399 7.15 km
A30 68.73 km
A38 116.59 km
A361 127.25 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode EX31 4JR

Introduction January 1980
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 4JR - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Shirwell Community Primary School Good
(July 18, 2018)
207 m
Goodleigh Church of England Primary School Good
(November 8, 2016)
3.07 km
Orchard Vale Community School Good
(March 30, 2017)
4.23 km
Marwood School Outstanding
(April 29, 2008)
4.24 km
Yeo Valley Primary School 4.38 km
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple Good
(June 6, 2019)
4.39 km
Eden Park Academy 4.56 km
Pilton Infants' School Outstanding
(March 25, 2011)
4.68 km
Pathfield School Good
(March 28, 2019)
4.68 km
Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy Good
(January 25, 2018)
4.68 km
Pilton Community College Requires improvement
(May 9, 2019)
4.84 km
Ashleigh CofE Primary School 4.87 km
The Lampard Community School Good
(July 19, 2017)
5.24 km
Newport Community School Primary Academy Outstanding
(February 11, 2015)
5.33 km
Bratton Fleming Community Primary School 5.39 km
The Park Community School 5.72 km
Landkey Community Primary Academy 5.85 km
Petroc Good
(November 7, 2019)
6.07 km
Sticklepath Community Primary Academy 6.57 km
Kentisbury Primary School Good
(November 10, 2016)
6.78 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
The Spinney Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
February 21, 2014
0 m
The Spinney Country Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
March 22, 2019
0 m
Shirwell Community Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
January 7, 2020
207 m
Shirwell Park (Youlston Park) Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
September 17, 2019
904 m
TAMBAPANNI Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
July 9, 2021
2.05 km
Yeotown Retailers - other 5
Very Good
January 17, 2017
2.47 km
Broomhill Estate Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
September 9, 2021
2.52 km
Chelfham House Residential Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
September 17, 2018
2.67 km
The Muddiford Inn Pub/bar/nightclub Awaiting Inspection
2.8 km
Tony the Butcher Retailers - other 5
Very Good
March 21, 2019
2.8 km
New Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
December 5, 2019
3.04 km
Goodleigh C Of E Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
March 7, 2019
3.07 km
Muddipuddle Farm Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
3.14 km
South Town Contracting Retailers - other 5
Very Good
October 29, 2021
3.4 km
Sodexo Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
March 20, 2018
3.54 km
Hakeford Woods Forest School Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 12, 2020
3.71 km
Twice as Nice Retailers - other 5
Very Good
March 9, 2018
3.92 km
Frankmarsh Stores Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 27, 2016
4.08 km
Barnstaple Social Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
January 20, 2006
4.1 km
Barnstaple Youth Hub Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 11, 2016
4.1 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Old Post Office Bus Stop/Station 13 m
Old Post Office Bus Stop/Station 27 m
Shirwell Cross Bus Stop/Station 110 m
Shirwell Cross Bus Stop/Station 132 m
Barnstaple Rail Station Rail 5.67 km
Exeter International Airport Air 59.99 km

Nearby Nature

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

Sepscott Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.28 km
Newbarn Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.29 km
Sloley Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.51 km
Longtimber Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.55 km
Northleigh Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.7 km
Pudnor Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.72 km
Miller's Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.75 km
Shirwell Mill Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.8 km
Youlston Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.85 km
Cottage Down Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.95 km
Westhill Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.02 km
Blackpool Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.04 km
Budd's Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.13 km
Hartpiece Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.14 km
Long Cleave Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.24 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for EX31 4JR - 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 100%
300+ Mbps 0%

Location

Country England
County Devon
Latitude 51.11517500
Longitude -4.01558100
OS Easting 259018
OS Northing 0137031
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
14073
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Devon & Cornwall

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
North Devon
County Electorial Division Combe Martin Rural ED
Electoral Ward Marwood
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: Agricultural 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 E33049031
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
North Devon 006
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
North Devon 006C
Output Area / Small Area 1A3