EX31 Postcode


EX31 is one of 2 Postcode Districts for the Barnstaple Post town in Devon

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The postcode district is located in the EX Exeter postal area , EX31 has a population of 28,411 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census.

The area of the district is 96.82 square miles (250.75 square kilometers or 61,961.66 acres).

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Where is the EX31 District?

To give you an idea where the district is located we have created the following table showing nearby towns.

Nearest Towns to EX31

Town Distance (miles) Direction
Ilfracombe 7.94 NW
South Molton 10.30 SE
Northam 10.42 WSW
Lynton 10.75 NE
Bideford 11.06 SW
Great Torrington 12.90 SSW
Dulverton 20.68 ESE
North Tawton 22.54 SSE
Minehead 23.84 ENE
Holsworthy 26.08 SW
Okehampton 26.22 S
Tiverton 27.14 ESE
Crediton 27.33 SE
Porthcawl 28.24 NNE
Stratton 29.69 SW
Watchet 29.80 E
Llantwit Major 30.29 NE
Bude 30.71 SW
Wiveliscombe 30.75 E

The post town for this district is BARNSTAPLE.

Postcode Information for District EX31 (Total Geographical Postcodes: 1123)

Location Post Town Sector Number of
Postcodes
BARNSTAPLE BARNSTAPLE EX31 1 177
Roundswell BARNSTAPLE EX31 3 148
Sticklepath BARNSTAPLE EX31 2 99
Bickington BARNSTAPLE EX31 2 64
Fremington BARNSTAPLE EX31 3 59
BARNSTAPLE BARNSTAPLE EX31 3 40
Bratton Fleming BARNSTAPLE EX31 4 39
Parracombe BARNSTAPLE EX31 4 39
Roundswell Business Park BARNSTAPLE EX31 3 35
Yelland BARNSTAPLE EX31 3 35
BARNSTAPLE BARNSTAPLE EX31 4 33
Newton Tracey BARNSTAPLE EX31 3 33
Fremington BARNSTAPLE EX31 2 31
West Yelland BARNSTAPLE EX31 3 28
Chivenor BARNSTAPLE EX31 4 26
Yarnscombe BARNSTAPLE EX31 3 23
Tawstock BARNSTAPLE EX31 3 22
Shirwell BARNSTAPLE EX31 4 22
Muddiford BARNSTAPLE EX31 4 18
Ashford BARNSTAPLE EX31 4 17
Pottington Business Park BARNSTAPLE EX31 1 16
Kentisbury BARNSTAPLE EX31 4 15
East Down BARNSTAPLE EX31 4 13
Harracott BARNSTAPLE EX31 3 11
Heanton BARNSTAPLE EX31 4 11
Marwood BARNSTAPLE EX31 4 9
Arlington BARNSTAPLE EX31 4 7
Bradiford BARNSTAPLE EX31 4 7
Challacombe BARNSTAPLE EX31 4 6
Loxhore BARNSTAPLE EX31 4 5
Alverdiscott BARNSTAPLE EX31 3 4
Prixford BARNSTAPLE EX31 4 4
Eastacombe BARNSTAPLE EX31 3 4
Bittadon BARNSTAPLE EX31 4 3
BARNSTAPLE BARNSTAPLE EX31 2 3
Lower Loxhore BARNSTAPLE EX31 4 2
Lydacott BARNSTAPLE EX31 3 2
Chelfham BARNSTAPLE EX31 4 2
Pilton West BARNSTAPLE EX31 4 2
Middle Marwood BARNSTAPLE EX31 4 2
Bickleton BARNSTAPLE EX31 3 1
Lydacott BARNSTAPLE EX31 2 1
Hiscott BARNSTAPLE EX31 3 1
Guineaford BARNSTAPLE EX31 4 1
Roborough BARNSTAPLE EX31 4 1
Kings Heanton BARNSTAPLE EX31 4 1
Bickington BARNSTAPLE EX31 3 1

Retail and Shopping in EX31

Street Town Locality Number of Shops Central Postcode View on Google Maps
HIGH STREET BARNSTAPLE 100 EX31 1BL View on Google Maps
BOUTPORT STREET BARNSTAPLE 78 EX31 1SX View on Google Maps
GREEN LANES BARNSTAPLE 30 EX31 1UL View on Google Maps
JOY STREET BARNSTAPLE 19 EX31 1BS View on Google Maps
STICKLEPATH BARNSTAPLE 14 EX31 2BN View on Google Maps
BARNSTAPLE RETAIL PARK BARNSTAPLE 12 EX31 2AU View on Google Maps
BUTCHERS ROW BARNSTAPLE 12 EX31 1BW View on Google Maps
CROSS STREET BARNSTAPLE 12 EX31 1BA View on Google Maps
GAMMON LANE BARNSTAPLE 12 EX31 1DJ View on Google Maps
HOLLAND WALK BARNSTAPLE 10 EX31 1DW View on Google Maps
MARKET STREET BARNSTAPLE 10 EX31 1BX View on Google Maps
THE STRAND BARNSTAPLE 10 EX31 1EU View on Google Maps
TULY STREET BARNSTAPLE 9 EX31 1DH View on Google Maps
SEVEN BRETHREN BANK BARNSTAPLE 8 EX31 2AS View on Google Maps
CHURCH LANE BARNSTAPLE 7 EX31 1BH View on Google Maps
ROUNDSWELL RETAIL PARK BARNSTAPLE ROUNDSWELL 7 EX31 3RY View on Google Maps
PILTON STREET BARNSTAPLE 6 EX31 1PG View on Google Maps

The primary settlement in the EX31 postcode district is Barnstaple, which is located in the county of Devon in England. Other significant settlements in this district include Bickington, Fremington, Sticklepath, Roundswell, and Bratton Fleming. The main post town in the EX31 district is Barnstaple.

When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the North Devon District (948 postal codes), and finally, the Torridge District area (26 postal codes).

The largest settlement in the EX31 postal code is BARNSTAPLE followed by Roundswell, and Fremington.

The postcode area has a boundary with The Bristol Channel and Barnstaple Bay.

The EX31 Postcode shares a border with EX35 (LYNTON, LYNMOUTH, Barbrook), EX32 (BARNSTAPLE, Landkey, Bishops Tawton), EX37 (High Bickington, Chittlehampton, Burrington), EX38 (TORRINGTON, Langtree, St. Giles), EX39 (BIDEFORD, Westward Ho, Northam), EX33 (BRAUNTON, Croyde, Georgeham) and EX34 (ILFRACOMBE, Combe Martin, WOOLACOMBE).

Postcode Sectors

Postcode Sectors in the EX31 District

map showing postcode sectors within the EX31 district
EX31 1EX31 2EX31 3EX31 4
Where the EX31 postcode district lies within the wider  postcode area
Where the EX31 postcode district lies within the wider postcode area
Map Showing Location of the EX31 postcode Sector
Where is the Postal District?
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Map of the district

Dentists in the EX31 District

# Name Address Type Contact
1 Priory Dental Surgery (adp) 10 BOUTPORT STREET , BARNSTAPLE , DEVON , EX31 1RJ GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE
2 Chivenor Dental Centre CHIVENOR , BARNSTAPLE , DEVON , EX31 4AJ GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE
3 Hillcrest Odontology Ltd BICKINGTON ROAD , STICKLEPATH , BARNSTAPLE , EX31 2DB GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE
4 Hillcrest Smiles Limited BICKINGTON ROAD , STICKLEPATH , BARNSTAPLE , EX31 2DB GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE

Doctors in the EX31 District

# Name Address Type Contact
1 Fremington Medical Centre , FREMINGTON , BARNSTAPLE , DEVON , EX31 2PG GP PRACTICE

Chemists in the EX31 District

# Name Address Type Contact
1 Boots 69-70 HIGH STREET , BARNSTAPLE , DEVON , EX31 1HX PHARMACY
2 Tesco Instore Pharmacy BARNSTAPLE RETAIL PARK , STATION ROAD , BICKINGTON , BARNSTAPLE , DEVON , EX31 2AS PHARMACY
3 Boots 6 HIGHER ROAD , FREMINGTON , BARNSTAPLE , DEVON , EX31 3BG PHARMACY
4 Boots BOOTS THE CHEMISTS LTD, UNIT 1-3, R , GRATTON WAY , ROUNDSWELL BUSINESS PARK , BARNSTAPLE , DEVON , EX31 3NL PHARMACY

Opticians in the EX31 District

# Name Address Type Contact
1 SPECSAVERS (BARNSTAPLE) GAMMON LANE , BARNSTAPLE , DEVON , EX31 1DJ OPTICAL SITE
2 VISION EXPRESS (BARNSTAPLE) 44 HIGH STREET , BARNSTAPLE , DEVON , EX31 1BZ OPTICAL SITE
3 BOOTS OPTICIANS (BARNSTAPLE) 90 HIGH STREET , BARNSTAPLE , DEVON , EX31 1HR OPTICAL SITE
4 ATLANTIC HOME EYECARE LTD F15, 1 ENTERPRISE ROAD , ROUNDSWELL ENTERPRISE PARK , ROUNDSWELL , BARNSTAPLE , EX31 3YB OPTICAL SITE
5 BARNSTAPLE ROUNDSWELL SPECSAVERS OPTICIANS SAINSBURYS SUPERMARKETS LTD , GRATTON WAY , ROUNDSWELL BUSINESS PARK , BARNSTAPLE , DEVON , EX31 3NH OPTICAL SITE

Schools in the Sector

Pilton Infants' School

Phase: Primary

Address: Abbey Road , Barnstaple
Postcode: EX31 1JU

Headteacher: Mr John Mortimer (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

Pathfield School

Phase: Not applicable

Address: Abbey Road , Pilton , Barnstaple
Postcode: EX31 1JU

Headteacher: Mr Stuart Allman (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy

Phase: Primary

Address: Abbey Road , Barnstaple
Postcode: EX31 1JU

Headteacher: Mr Ian Thomas (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Pilton Community College

Phase: Secondary

Address: Chaddiford Lane , Barnstaple
Postcode: EX31 1RB

Headteacher: Mr Graham Hill (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Petroc

Phase: 16 plus

Address: Old Sticklepath Hill , Barnstaple
Postcode: EX31 2BQ

Headteacher: Mr Sean Mackney (Acting Principal)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Sticklepath Community School

Phase: Primary

Address: Woodville Estate , Barnstaple
Postcode: EX31 2HH

Headteacher: Miss Samantha Warner (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Sticklepath Community Primary Academy

Phase: Primary

Address: Woodville Estate , Barnstaple
Postcode: EX31 2HH

Headteacher: Ms Samantha Warner (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Fremington Community Primary and Nursery School

Phase: Primary

Address: Beechfield Road , Fremington , Barnstaple
Postcode: EX31 3DD

Headteacher: Mrs Lorna Kimberley (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Holywell Church of England Primary School

Phase: Primary

Address: Tawstock , Barnstaple
Postcode: EX31 3HZ

Headteacher: Mrs Susan Denham (Executive Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Holywell Church of England School

Phase: Primary

Address: Tawstock , Barnstaple
Postcode: EX31 3HZ

Headteacher: Mrs Robinne Lowrey (Executive Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Horwood and Newton Tracey Community Primary School

Phase: Primary

Address: Lovacott , Barnstaple
Postcode: EX31 3PU

Headteacher: Mr John Hick (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

SchoolsCompany North Devon Academy

Phase: Not applicable

Address: Springfield Court , Fishleigh Road , Roundswell Business Park , Barnstaple
Postcode: EX31 3TD

Headteacher: Mr Justin Davey (Principal)

Ofsted Rating: Special Measures

On Track Education Services Ltd

Phase: Not applicable

Address: Narita House , Fishleigh Rd, , Roundswell Business Park , Barnstaple
Postcode: EX31 3UD

Headteacher: Mrs Maria Roberts (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Good

The Shoreline Academy

Phase: Not applicable

Address: Fishleigh Road , Roundswell
Postcode: EX31 3UD

Headteacher: Mr Russell Clarke ()

Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement

Roundswell Community Primary Academy

Phase: Primary

Address: Roundswell School, Claypits Road , Roundswell , Barnstaple
Postcode: EX31 3WJ

Headteacher: Ms Kate Fairbrother ()

Ofsted Rating: Good

Marwood School

Phase: Primary

Address: Whiddon , Muddiford , Barnstaple
Postcode: EX31 4HF

Headteacher: Mr Alun Dobson (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement

Shirwell Community Primary School

Phase: Primary

Address: School Lane , Shirwell , Barnstaple
Postcode: EX31 4JT

Headteacher: Mr Simon Allen (Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Kentisbury Primary School

Phase: Primary

Address: Kentisbury , Barnstaple
Postcode: EX31 4NG

Headteacher: Mrs Jayne Peacock (Executive Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Parracombe Church of England Primary School

Phase: Primary

Address: Parracombe , Barnstaple
Postcode: EX31 4QJ

Headteacher: Mrs Jayne Peacock (Executive Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Bratton Fleming Community Primary School

Phase: Primary

Address: Station Road , Bratton Fleming , Barnstaple
Postcode: EX31 4SB

Headteacher: Mrs Susan Denham (Executive Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Bratton Fleming Community Primary School

Phase: Primary

Address: Station Road , Bratton Fleming , Barnstaple
Postcode: EX31 4SB

Headteacher: Mrs Lyn Brimson (Executive Headteacher)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Stations in the Sector

Barnstaple
CRS Code: BNP

Operator: GW

Line: Tarka Line

Company: Great Western Railway

Accessable Motorway Junctions

M5 J27

Average Driving Time from within the district: 45.14

Average Driving Distance: 36.06

Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 72

M5 J28

Average Driving Time from within the district: 49.13

Average Driving Distance: 39.94

Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 56

M5 J31

Average Driving Time from within the district: 53.73

Average Driving Distance: 41.86

Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1

M5 J29

Average Driving Time from within the district: 58.67

Average Driving Distance: 37.67

Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1

Weather Forecast for Arlington Court

Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
15:00 to 18:00symbol for CloudyCloudy10.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 34.00%WNW 20 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 12.00%W 18 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Light rain shower (night)Light rain shower (night)8.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 43.00%W 18 mph

Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Light rain shower (night)Light rain shower (night)7.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 46.00%WNW 20 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Heavy rain shower (night)Heavy rain shower (night)5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 64.00%WNW 22 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Heavy rain shower (night)Heavy rain shower (night)4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 67.00%WNW 22 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Light rain shower (day)Light rain shower (day)5.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 43.00%WNW 22 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Light rain shower (day)Light rain shower (day)6.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 35.00%NW 27 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for CloudyCloudy6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 11.00%NW 25 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 4.00%NW 25 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 7.00%NW 22 mph

Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 2.00%NW 20 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for CloudyCloudy6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 4.00%NW 18 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 1.00%NW 16 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 2.00%NW 13 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for CloudyCloudy7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 7.00%NW 11 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for OvercastOvercast7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 16.00%W 7 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for OvercastOvercast8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 19.00%WSW 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Light rainLight rain9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 50.00%W 9 mph

Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Light rainLight rain10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 53.00%W 11 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Light rainLight rain10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 51.00%W 11 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Light rainLight rain10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 48.00%W 9 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for MistMist10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 25.00%W 9 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for OvercastOvercast11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 20.00%W 11 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Light rainLight rain11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 46.00%W 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Light rainLight rain10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 48.00%W 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for OvercastOvercast10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 20.00%W 9 mph

Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for OvercastOvercast10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 20.00%W 7 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Light rainLight rain10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 45.00%WSW 7 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for OvercastOvercast10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 17.00%WSW 7 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for OvercastOvercast9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 17.00%SW 4 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for OvercastOvercast11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 16.00%SW 7 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for CloudyCloudy11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 13.00%SW 4 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for OvercastOvercast8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 12.00%S 4 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for FogFog8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 17.00%SSE 2 mph
Royal Mail Delivery and Sorting Offices
Postal Sector Delivery Office
EX31 1Barnstaple Delivery Office
EX31 2Barnstaple Delivery Office
EX31 3Barnstaple Delivery Office
EX31 4Barnstaple Delivery Office
EX31 4Parracombe Scale Payment Delivery Office
Postcode Format
EX31 - X X X
EX31 Space Numeric Letter Letter

Tourist Attractions

We found 2 visitor attractions.

Arlington Court
Historic Properties
Historic House / House and Garden / Palace
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Lynton & Barnstaple Railway
Railways
Steam / Heritage Railway
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Street List for the EX31 District

Current Monthly Rental Prices

# Bedrooms Min Price Max Price Avg Price
£85 £635 £501
1 £600 £695 £632
2 £800 £1,100 £942
3 £875 £1,250 £1,063

Current House Prices

# Bedrooms Min Price Max Price Avg Price
£1,000 £1,100,000 £374,743
1 £58,000 £400,000 £185,550
2 £40,000 £385,000 £213,284
3 £32,500 £675,000 £349,781
4 £340,000 £1,650,000 £570,207
5 £250,000 £2,300,000 £784,026
6 £612,000 £3,650,000 £1,645,700
7 £650,000 £2,000,000 £1,087,500
8 £1,250,000 £1,250,000 £1,250,000
9 £1,700,000 £2,500,000 £2,100,000

Estate Agents

LogoNameBrand NameAddressContact Number
Bond Oxborough Phillips BarnstapleBarnstapleBond Oxborough Phillips105-106 Boutport Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1SY 01271 371234
Phillips, Smith & Dunn BarnstapleBarnstaplePhillips, Smith & DunnAlliance House, Cross Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1BA01271 444669
Webbers Property Services BarnstapleBarnstapleWebbers Property Services39-41 Boutport Street, Barnstaple, North Devon, EX31 1SA01271 443477
Stags BarnstapleBarnstapleStags30 Boutport Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1RP01271 444035
EweMove North DevonNorth DevonEweMoveSuite 210-211, Queens House, Queen Street, Barnstaple, EX32 8HJ01271 443777

Yearly House Price Averages for the District

Type of Property 2018 Average 2018 Sales 2017 Average 2017 Sales 2016 Average 2016 Sales 2015 Average 2015 Sales
Detached £331,460336 £323,773344 £310,503283 £291,363255
Semi-Detached £240,31299 £233,272161 £216,427132 £214,16395
Terraced £198,442107 £196,874125 £185,876114 £173,03090
Flats £162,76048 £184,32943 £153,03135 £140,53140