The postcode EX31 4NS is located in North Devon, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EX31 4NS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
EX31 4NS 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 4NS as Rural residents > Farming communities > Agricultural communities.
The closest road name to EX31 4NS is Slade Lane which is centered 493 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Easterclose Cross and is 307 m away.
The closest primary school to EX31 4NS (for ages 11 and under) is Kentisbury Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on November 10, 2016. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy. The last OFSTED inspection on April 26, 2017 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of EX31 4NS is The Old Station House Inn and is 3.24 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on February 26, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from The Hungry Cobb and is 2.37 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Needs Major Improvement on March 7, 2022.
100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for EX31 4NS 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 4NS and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to EX31 4NS, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode EX31 4NS
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| 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 4NS - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentisbury Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 10, 2016) | 1.54 km |
| Combe Martin Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 4.7 km | |
| Parracombe Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 10, 2016) | 5.23 km |
| Berrynarbor Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (November 25, 2011) | 6.14 km |
| Bratton Fleming Community Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 7.36 km | |
| Shirwell Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (July 18, 2018) | 8 km |
| Marwood School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (April 29, 2008) | 9.02 km |
| The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (April 26, 2017) | 9.85 km |
| Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (April 3, 2019) | 10.29 km |
| Brayford Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Good (November 23, 2017) | 12.21 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EX31 4NS - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waytown Tea Rooms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement July 15, 2021 | 0 m | |
| Longlands Luxury Glamping | Awaiting Inspection | 283 m | |
| Skymoor Devon | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 14, 2021 | 283 m | |
| Wrights Care Farm Project | Awaiting Inspection | 775 m | |
| Kentisbury Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 12, 2019 | 1.54 km | |
| Indicknowle Farm Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 13, 2010 | 1.62 km | |
| Verwill Farm | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 27, 2020 | 1.82 km | |
| Dinosaurus Playzone | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 5, 2018 | 1.87 km | |
| Jungle Hut Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 15, 2017 | 1.87 km | |
| K Nicholas | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 30, 2019 | 1.99 km | |
| Kentisbury Grange Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory August 9, 2021 | 2.37 km | |
| The Hungry Cobb | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement March 7, 2022 | 2.37 km | |
| Central Convenience - Combe Martin Services | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 20, 2020 | 2.95 km | |
| Lion House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 7, 2019 | 2.95 km | |
| HARTA Retreat | Awaiting Inspection | 2.99 km | |
| Manleigh Holiday Park | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 22, 2018 | 3.17 km | |
| The Old Station House Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 26, 2019 | 3.24 km | |
| Broom & Bloom | Awaiting Inspection | 3.33 km | |
| Co-op Combe Martin | Awaiting Inspection | 3.33 km | |
| Ye Olde George And Dragon | Awaiting Inspection | 3.51 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EX31 4NS - Data from Apr 2022
| Easterclose Cross | 307 m | |
| Easterclose Cross | 317 m | |
| Ilfracombe Ferry Landing | 9.77 km | |
| Ilfracombe Ferry Landing | 9.78 km | |
| Ilfracombe Ferry Landing | 9.78 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EX31 4NS - Data from Dec 2021
| Ley Wood | 647 m | |
| Truckham Wood | 665 m | |
| Seven Ash Wood | 983 m | |
| Cott Plantation | 1.16 km | |
| Silkenworthy Knap | 1.37 km | |
| North Ground Plantation | 1.41 km | |
| Cowley Meadow Wood | 1.58 km | |
| Dean Wood | 1.8 km | |
| Lee Wood | 1.95 km | |
| Brimball Hill | 1.96 km | |
| Lower Cowley Wood | 2.02 km | |
| Fern Copse | 2.05 km | |
| Yellaton Wood | 2.24 km | |
| Northcote Wood | 2.5 km | |
| Cowley Cleave Wood | 2.5 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for EX31 4NS - 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 | 51.18472900 |
| Longitude | -3.97771600 |
| OS Easting | 261876 |
| OS Northing | 0144693 |
| 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 | Combe Martin Rural ED |
| Electoral Ward | Bratton Fleming |
| 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: Rural residents Group: Farming communities Subgroup: Agricultural communities |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural hamlet and isolated dwellings in a sparse setting |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33049030 |
| 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 |