The postcode EX31 4SW is located in North Devon, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EX31 4SW is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
EX31 4SW 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 4SW as Rural residents > Farming communities > Agricultural communities.
The closest road name to EX31 4SW is Besshill Lane which is centered 70 m away.
The closest primary school to EX31 4SW (for ages 11 and under) is Kentisbury Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on November 10, 2016.
The local pub for residents of EX31 4SW is The Old Station House Inn and is 2.86 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 1.99 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Needs Major Improvement on March 7, 2022.
100% of residents have broadband access of 0-2 Mbps.
Policing for EX31 4SW 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 4SW and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to EX31 4SW, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode EX31 4SW
| 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 4SW - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentisbury Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 10, 2016) | 2.79 km |
| Bratton Fleming Community Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 3.12 km | |
| Shirwell Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (July 18, 2018) | 5.25 km |
| Parracombe Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 10, 2016) | 5.78 km |
| Goodleigh Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 8, 2016) | 7.33 km |
| Marwood School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (April 29, 2008) | 8.22 km |
| Brayford Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Good (November 23, 2017) | 8.29 km |
| Combe Martin Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 8.4 km | |
| Orchard Vale Community School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (March 30, 2017) | 9.13 km |
| Berrynarbor Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (November 25, 2011) | 9.27 km |
| West Buckland School | Independent school | 3-18 | 9.7 km | |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple | Academy | 2-11 | Good (June 6, 2019) | 9.73 km |
| Eden Park Academy | Academy | 2-11 | 9.77 km | |
| Yeo Valley Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 9.8 km | |
| Pilton Infants' School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Outstanding (March 25, 2011) | 10.14 km |
| Pathfield School | Special school | 3-19 | Good (March 28, 2019) | 10.14 km |
| Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy | Academy | 7-11 | Good (January 25, 2018) | 10.14 km |
| Landkey Community Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | 10.16 km | |
| Ashleigh CofE Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 10.24 km | |
| Pilton Community College | Academy | 11-16 | Requires improvement (May 9, 2019) | 10.3 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EX31 4SW - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Besshill Farm Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 22, 2019 | 0 m | |
| Vine Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 29, 2019 | 1.7 km | |
| Kentisbury Grange Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory August 9, 2021 | 1.99 km | |
| The Hungry Cobb | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement March 7, 2022 | 1.99 km | |
| Calvert Trust Exmoor | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 15, 2019 | 2.15 km | |
| Exmoor Zoological Park | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 17, 2018 | 2.37 km | |
| South Town Contracting | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 29, 2021 | 2.48 km | |
| K Nicholas | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 30, 2019 | 2.76 km | |
| Kentisbury Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 12, 2019 | 2.79 km | |
| The Old Station House Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 26, 2019 | 2.86 km | |
| Bratton Fleming Community Primary School | Awaiting Inspection | 3.12 km | |
| Bratton Fleming Pre-School C.I.C | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 23, 2011 | 3.12 km | |
| Bratton Fleming Village Hall | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 3, 2021 | 3.12 km | |
| Westland Farm | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 25, 2014 | 3.18 km | |
| Bratton Fleming Village Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 29, 2020 | 3.19 km | |
| Pyne Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 21, 2019 | 3.22 km | |
| Feasts & Flowers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 3, 2021 | 3.24 km | |
| Franklyn House B & B | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 25, 2014 | 3.24 km | |
| Sugar Lips Candy Fix | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 26, 2021 | 3.27 km | |
| Bratton Fleming Sports Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 4, 2018 | 3.31 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EX31 4SW - Data from Apr 2022
| Exeter International Airport | 60.04 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EX31 4SW - Data from Dec 2021
| Brinscombe Copse | 692 m | |
| Woodrick Down Plantation | 745 m | |
| White Cawsey | 850 m | |
| South Down Plantation | 1 km | |
| Withy's Down Plantation | 1.16 km | |
| Twitchen Wood | 1.22 km | |
| Beccott Down | 1.23 km | |
| Barton Belt | 1.27 km | |
| Tidicombe Wood | 1.55 km | |
| Coombeshead Plantation | 1.58 km | |
| Sloley's Wood | 1.63 km | |
| Wistlandpound Reservoir | 1.75 km | |
| Winford Plantation | 1.92 km | |
| The Wilderness | 2.06 km | |
| Deerpark Wood | 2.08 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for EX31 4SW - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 100% | 0% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| County | Devon |
| Latitude | 51.14850000 |
| Longitude | -3.95828700 |
| OS Easting | 263125 |
| OS Northing | 0140628 |
| 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 |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| 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 | 1A3 |