The postcode EX31 4RU is located in North Devon, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EX31 4RU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
EX31 4RU is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.5 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 4RU as Rural residents > Ageing rural dwellers > Detached rural retirement.
The closest road name to EX31 4RU is Mill Lane which is centered 430 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Lower Bratton Fleming and is 731 m away.
The closest primary school to EX31 4RU (for ages 11 and under) is Bratton Fleming Community Primary School.
100% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.
Policing for EX31 4RU 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 4RU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to EX31 4RU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode EX31 4RU
| 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 4RU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bratton Fleming Community Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 841 m | |
| Shirwell Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (July 18, 2018) | 4.43 km |
| Goodleigh Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 8, 2016) | 5.33 km |
| Kentisbury Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 10, 2016) | 5.47 km |
| Brayford Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Good (November 23, 2017) | 6.3 km |
| West Buckland School | Independent school | 3-18 | 7.05 km | |
| Orchard Vale Community School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (March 30, 2017) | 7.27 km |
| Parracombe Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 10, 2016) | 7.77 km |
| Landkey Community Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | 7.92 km | |
| Swimbridge Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (February 14, 2013) | 8 km |
| Eden Park Academy | Academy | 2-11 | 8.1 km | |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple | Academy | 2-11 | Good (June 6, 2019) | 8.23 km |
| Marwood School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (April 29, 2008) | 8.44 km |
| Yeo Valley Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 8.44 km | |
| The Lampard Community School | Special school | 5-16 | Good (July 19, 2017) | 8.6 km |
| Ashleigh CofE Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 8.75 km | |
| Newport Community School Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (February 11, 2015) | 8.81 km |
| Pilton Infants' School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Outstanding (March 25, 2011) | 8.96 km |
| Pathfield School | Special school | 3-19 | Good (March 28, 2019) | 8.96 km |
| Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy | Academy | 7-11 | Good (January 25, 2018) | 8.96 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EX31 4RU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bratton Fleming Sports Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 4, 2018 | 646 m | |
| Bratton Fleming Village Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 29, 2020 | 827 m | |
| Bratton Fleming Community Primary School | Awaiting Inspection | 841 m | |
| Bratton Fleming Pre-School C.I.C | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 23, 2011 | 841 m | |
| Bratton Fleming Village Hall | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 3, 2021 | 841 m | |
| Feasts & Flowers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 3, 2021 | 1.06 km | |
| Franklyn House B & B | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 25, 2014 | 1.06 km | |
| Burge Poultry Rearing Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 11, 2006 | 1.41 km | |
| South Town Contracting | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 29, 2021 | 1.45 km | |
| Sugar Lips Candy Fix | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 26, 2021 | 1.47 km | |
| Besshill Farm Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 22, 2019 | 2.73 km | |
| Chelfham House Residential Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 17, 2018 | 2.76 km | |
| Hakeford Woods Forest School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 12, 2020 | 2.78 km | |
| Vine Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 29, 2019 | 3.25 km | |
| Exmoor Zoological Park | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 17, 2018 | 3.27 km | |
| Alley Cart Foods | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 7, 2019 | 4.05 km | |
| Bun for the Road | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 26, 2021 | 4.05 km | |
| Shirwell Community Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 7, 2020 | 4.43 km | |
| Calvert Trust Exmoor | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 15, 2019 | 4.48 km | |
| The Spinney | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 21, 2014 | 4.6 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EX31 4RU - Data from Apr 2022
| Lower Bratton Fleming | 731 m | |
| Lower Bratton Fleming | 748 m | |
| Threeways | 926 m | |
| Phone Box | 935 m | |
| Exeter International Airport | 57.68 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EX31 4RU - Data from Dec 2021
| Smythapark Wood | 197 m | |
| Coombe Plantation | 389 m | |
| Button Wood | 529 m | |
| Coombe Wood | 845 m | |
| Sloley's Wood | 1.11 km | |
| Tidicombe Wood | 1.41 km | |
| Hill Wood | 1.41 km | |
| Barton Wood | 1.43 km | |
| Stoke Wood | 1.51 km | |
| Birch Wood | 1.55 km | |
| Parsonage Wood | 1.86 km | |
| South Wood | 1.92 km | |
| Smay's Wood | 2.03 km | |
| White Cawsey | 2.14 km | |
| Birch Ham Wood | 2.14 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for EX31 4RU - 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 | 100% | 0% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| County | Devon |
| Latitude | 51.12432400 |
| Longitude | -3.95143400 |
| OS Easting | 263533 |
| OS Northing | 0137927 |
| 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: Ageing rural dwellers Subgroup: Detached rural retirement |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural village |
| Built-Up Area | Bratton Fleming BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33049036 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
North Devon 006 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
North Devon 006A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1C3 |