The postcode EX31 4QU is located in North Devon, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EX31 4QU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
EX31 4QU is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.7 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 4QU as Rural residents > Ageing rural dwellers > Rural employment and retirees.
The closest road name to EX31 4QU is West Waters Lane which is centered 32 m away.
The closest primary school to EX31 4QU (for ages 11 and under) is Parracombe Church of England Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on November 10, 2016.
The local pub for residents of EX31 4QU is The Hunters Inn and is 2.35 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on April 29, 2019.
66.7% of residents have broadband access of 0-2 Mbps.
Policing for EX31 4QU 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 4QU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to EX31 4QU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode EX31 4QU
| 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 4QU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parracombe Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 10, 2016) | 3.66 km |
| Lynton Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (October 6, 2016) | 4.3 km |
| Kentisbury Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 10, 2016) | 7.89 km |
| Combe Martin Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 9.98 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EX31 4QU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| A May's Farm | Awaiting Inspection | 0 m | |
| Caffyn's Farm Barn Cafe & Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 20, 2019 | 943 m | |
| Caffyn's Farm Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 20, 2019 | 943 m | |
| Exmoor Cider | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 20, 2019 | 943 m | |
| The Old Rectory Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 31, 2017 | 1.08 km | |
| Lee Abbey Tea Cottage | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 16, 2019 | 1.72 km | |
| Lynton And Barnstaple Railway Co Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 22, 2019 | 1.98 km | |
| Moorlands Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 11, 2015 | 1.98 km | |
| Lee Abbey Fellowship | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 14, 2020 | 2.15 km | |
| Heddons Gate Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 26, 2017 | 2.16 km | |
| Heddon Valley Grab & Go | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 15, 2019 | 2.35 km | |
| The Hunters Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good April 29, 2019 | 2.35 km | |
| The National Trust | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 17, 2009 | 2.35 km | |
| Dean Steep Holidays | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 21, 2016 | 2.54 km | |
| Lynton CCC Site Shop | Awaiting Inspection | 2.54 km | |
| West Ilkerton Farm | Awaiting Inspection | 3.15 km | |
| North Devon Delights | Awaiting Inspection | 3.15 km | |
| Mother Meldrums | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 3, 2017 | 3.33 km | |
| The Pavilion Stores and Cafe | Awaiting Inspection | 3.46 km | |
| Spirit of Exmoor | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 23, 2016 | 3.63 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EX31 4QU - Data from Dec 2021
| Slattenslade Wood | 289 m | |
| East Woodybay Wood | 399 m | |
| Culver Hole Plantation | 711 m | |
| Woodybay Beach | 726 m | |
| Little Down Plantation | 802 m | |
| Woody Bay | 822 m | |
| Croscombe Wood | 945 m | |
| West Woodybay Wood | 968 m | |
| Cherryford Hill | 1.05 km | |
| Crock Pits Wood | 1.11 km | |
| Crock Wood | 1.2 km | |
| Caffyns Heanton Wood | 1.38 km | |
| Crock Plantation | 1.38 km | |
| Bonhill Wood | 1.4 km | |
| Hollow Brook Coombe | Valley | 1.53 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for EX31 4QU - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 33.3% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 33.3% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 33.3% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| County | Devon |
| Latitude | 51.21954900 |
| Longitude | -3.89411100 |
| OS Easting | 267817 |
| OS Northing | 0148411 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Devon & Cornwall |
| Exmoor National Park |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
North Devon |
| County Electorial Division | Combe Martin Rural ED |
| Electoral Ward | Lynton & Lynmouth |
| 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: Ageing rural dwellers Subgroup: Rural employment and retirees |
| 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 | E33049010 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
North Devon 002 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
North Devon 002B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1C1 |