EX31 2LE is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.

Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (EX31) is called the outward code. The part after the space (2LE) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:

Postal Area. In our case EX which means Exeter.
Postal District. In our case EX31.
Postal Sector. In our case EX31 2.
Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case LE.

The regional mail center for the post area EX is the South West Distribution Centre, which is located at Western Approach, Distribution Park, Severn Beach, BRISTOL, BS35 4GG.

The final port of call for any post addressed to the EX31 2LE postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is PARRACOMBE SPDO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.

The properties in the EX31 2LE postcode have the street address of Lower Cross Road

Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the EX31 2LE postcode is home to a bustling 86 residents!

It is situated within the post town of BARNSTAPLE within the old postal county of Devon.

EX31 2LE is within the village of Bickington.

The EX31 2LE postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.

According to our data. Most dwellings in EX31 2LE are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of bungalows. Of these houses, most are detached. The remainder are mid-terraced and end-terraced. Of these bungalows, most are detached.

Most properties in EX31 2LE are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.

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Property Type	Percentage
Residential	100%
Commercial	0%
Public	0%

Telephone Area Code for EX31 2LE

The telephone area code for EX31 2LE is 01271 Barnstaple.

Map Coordinates for EX31 2LE

Latitude	51.0733287664
Longitude	-4.09046823642

Ordnance Survey Maps for EX31 2LE

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Weather Forecast for EX31 2LE

Mon 29th Apr

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
06:00 to 09:00	Cloudy	10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	10.00%	S 11 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Cloudy	12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	17.00%	S 16 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Light rain	13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	51.00%	SSW 16 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Heavy rain	12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	78.00%	S 16 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Light rain	12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	52.00%	S 13 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Light rain	11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	45.00%	S 13 mph

Tue 30th Apr

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Cloudy	11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	18.00%	SSE 13 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Light rain	11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	56.00%	SSE 13 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Light rain	10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	83.00%	SSE 16 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Heavy rain	12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	86.00%	SSE 16 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Heavy rain	12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	72.00%	S 11 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Light rain	12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	50.00%	S 9 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Partly cloudy (day)	12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	13.00%	S 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Clear night	9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	5.00%	SSE 7 mph

Wed 1st May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Partly cloudy (night)	8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C)	3.00%	SE 7 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Cloudy	7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C)	5.00%	SE 7 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Cloudy	8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	5.00%	SE 7 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Cloudy	12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	6.00%	SSE 7 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	9.00%	SE 7 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	12.00%	S 7 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Cloudy	12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	15.00%	NNW 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Cloudy	10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	17.00%	NW 4 mph

Thu 2nd May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Light rain	10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	46.00%	WNW 7 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Light rain	10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	58.00%	WNW 9 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Light rain	10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	58.00%	NW 11 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Light rain	11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	59.00%	NW 11 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Light rain shower (day)	13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	32.00%	NW 11 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	9.00%	NW 9 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Partly cloudy (day)	14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	6.00%	WNW 11 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Clear night	12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	8.00%	WNW 9 mph

What are the Broadband Speeds like in the EX31 2LE Postcode?

Download Speeds For EX31 2LE

Average Mbps	52.500
Median Mbps	51.400
Maximum Mbps	79.670

EX31 2LE has an average download speed of 52.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).

1,525 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

29% of postcodes (347,969) have slower broadband speeds.

70% of postcodes (835,147) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds For EX31 2LE

Average Mbps	13.500
Median Mbps	11.200
Maximum Mbps	20.000

EX31 2LE has an average upload speed of 13.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).

11,717 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

50% of postcodes (591,703) have slower upload speeds.

49% of postcodes (581,221) have faster upload speeds.

Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.

Schools within a five minute drive of EX31 2LE Postcode

England Primary Schools

Ashleigh CofE (VC) Primary School

Address: Ashleigh CofE (VC) Primary School, Bevan Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8LJ

Distance: 1.68 miles

Contact:

Roundswell Community Primary Academy

Address: Roundswell Community Primary Academy, Roundswell School, Claypits Road, Roundswell, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3WJ

Distance: 0.48 miles

School Website

Contact: 01271445111

Sticklepath Community School

Address: Sticklepath Community School, Woodville Estate, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2HH

Distance: 0.40 miles

Contact:

Fremington Community Primary and Nursery School

Address: Fremington Community Primary and Nursery School, Beechfield Road, Fremington, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3DD

Distance: 1.65 miles

Contact:

England Higher Schools

Petroc

Address: Petroc, Old Sticklepath Hill, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2BQ

Distance: 0.91 miles

School Website

Contact: 01271345291

Data accessed January 2024

Nearest Dentists

Dentists near EX31 2LE

HILLCREST SMILES LIMITED

Address: BICKINGTON ROAD, STICKLEPATH, BARNSTAPLE, EX31 2DB

Distance: 0.64 miles

Contact: :

HILLCREST ODONTOLOGY LTD

Address: BICKINGTON ROAD, STICKLEPATH, BARNSTAPLE, EX31 2DB

Distance: 0.64 miles

Contact: http: HTTP://WWW.HILLCRESTDENTAL.CO.UK

PRIORY DENTAL SURGERY (ADP)

Address: 10 BOUTPORT STREET, BARNSTAPLE, DEVON, EX31 1RJ

Distance: 1.47 miles

Contact: :

BEDFORD ROW DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 1 BEDFORD ROW, BARNSTAPLE, DEVON, EX32 8NR

Distance: 1.50 miles

Contact: :

CHIVENOR DENTAL CENTRE

Address: CHIVENOR, BARNSTAPLE, DEVON, EX31 4AJ

Distance: 1.53 miles

Contact: :

TRINITY DENTAL CENTRE

Address: 28 TRINITY STREET, BARNSTAPLE, EX32 8HX

Distance: 1.55 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest Chemists

Pharmacies near EX31 2LE

BOOTS

Address: BOOTS THE CHEMISTS LTD, UNIT 1-3, R, GRATTON WAY, ROUNDSWELL BUSINESS PARK, BARNSTAPLE, DEVON, EX31 3NL

Distance: 0.67 miles

Contact: :

TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY

Address: BARNSTAPLE RETAIL PARK, STATION ROAD, BICKINGTON, BARNSTAPLE, DEVON, EX31 2AS

Distance: 1.38 miles

Contact: tel: 01172 918822

BOOTS

Address: 69-70 HIGH STREET, BARNSTAPLE, DEVON, EX31 1HX

Distance: 1.39 miles

Contact: tel: 01271 326772

BRANNAM PHARMACY

Address: 2 BRANNAMS SQUARE, BARNSTAPLE, EX32 8QB

Distance: 1.49 miles

Contact: tel: 01271 342076

BOOTS

Address: 6 HIGHER ROAD, FREMINGTON, BARNSTAPLE, DEVON, EX31 3BG

Distance: 1.53 miles

Contact: tel: 01271 372407

BEAR STREET PHARMACY

Address: 49 BEAR STREET, BARNSTAPLE, DEVON, EX32 7DB

Distance: 1.53 miles

Contact: tel: 01271 342549

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Nearest Opticians

Opticians near EX31 2LE

BARNSTAPLE ROUNDSWELL SPECSAVERS OPTICIANS

Address: SAINSBURYS SUPERMARKETS LTD, GRATTON WAY, ROUNDSWELL BUSINESS PARK, BARNSTAPLE, DEVON, EX31 3NH

Distance: 0.52 miles

Contact: :

ATLANTIC HOME EYECARE LTD

Address: F15, 1 ENTERPRISE ROAD, ROUNDSWELL ENTERPRISE PARK, ROUNDSWELL, BARNSTAPLE, EX31 3YB

Distance: 0.89 miles

Contact: :

SPECSAVERS (BARNSTAPLE)

Address: GAMMON LANE, BARNSTAPLE, DEVON, EX31 1DJ

Distance: 1.37 miles

Contact: :

VISION EXPRESS (BARNSTAPLE RETAIL PARK)

Address: BARNSTAPLE RETAIL PARK, STATION ROAD, BICKINGTON, BARNSTAPLE, DEVON, EX31 2AS

Distance: 1.38 miles

Contact: :

BOOTS OPTICIANS (BARNSTAPLE)

Address: 90 HIGH STREET, BARNSTAPLE, DEVON, EX31 1HR

Distance: 1.40 miles

Contact: :

VISION EXPRESS (BARNSTAPLE)

Address: 44 HIGH STREET, BARNSTAPLE, DEVON, EX31 1BZ

Distance: 1.41 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest GP Surgeries

Doctors near EX31 2LE

FREMINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE

Address: 11-13 BEARDS ROAD, FREMINGTON, BARNSTAPLE, DEVON, EX31 2PG

Distance: 1.40 miles

Contact: tel: 01271 376655

BRANNAM MEDICAL CENTRE

Address: BRANNAMS SQUARE, LITCHDON STREET, BARNSTAPLE, DEVON, EX32 8GP

Distance: 1.51 miles

Contact: tel: 01271 329004

QUEEN'S MEDICAL CENTRE

Address: 6-7 QUEEN STREET, BARNSTAPLE, DEVON, EX32 8HY

Distance: 1.52 miles

Contact: tel: 01271 372672

LITCHDON MEDICAL CENTRE

Address: LANDKEY ROAD, BARNSTAPLE, DEVON, EX32 9LL

Distance: 2.13 miles

Contact: tel: 01271 323443

CAEN MEDICAL CENTRE

Address: CAEN STREET, BRAUNTON, DEVON, EX33 1LR

Distance: 3.93 miles

Contact: tel: 01271 818030

NORTHAM SURGERY

Address: BAY VIEW ROAD, NORTHAM, BIDEFORD, DEVON, EX39 1AZ

Distance: 5.95 miles

Contact: tel: 01237 474994

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Transport Links near EX31 2LE

Train Stations

Nearest stations for postcode: EX31 2LE

Barnstaple
Barnstaple station, Station Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2AU
Distance: 1.62 miles
Driving Time: 3.82 minutes
Chapelton (Devon)
Chapelton station, Station Lane, Chapelton, Devon, EX37 9DZ
Distance: 6.54 miles
Driving Time: 9.89 minutes
Umberleigh
Umberleigh station, Station Approach, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37 9AB
Distance: 9.21 miles
Driving Time: 13.41 minutes
Portsmouth Arms
Portsmouth Arms station, adjacent A377, Portsmouth Arms, Devon, EX37 9NB
Distance: 13.51 miles
Driving Time: 18.84 minutes
Kings Nympton
Kings Nympton station, South Molton Road, Kings Nympton, Devon, EX37 9EU
Distance: 16.52 miles
Driving Time: 22.59 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Motorway Junctions near EX31 2LE

Train Stations

Motorway Junctions near EX31 2LE

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

What are the Council Tax Bands for the EX31 2LE Postcode?

Council Tax Bands for EX31 2LE
Council Tax Band	Number of Properties
Band B	13
Band D	19
Band E	2
Band F	4

What Addresses are in the EX31 2LE Postcode?

Addresses for Lower Cross Road, Bickington, Barnstaple, Devon, which have the EX31 2LE Postcode

Who are my Elected Representatives in the EX31 2LE Postcode?

Westminster Constituency	North Devon Co Const
Member or Parliament	Selaine Saxby
Contact Details	Contact Selaine Saxby
Political Party	Conservative

What Council is the EX31 2LE Postcode in?

The Local Council for this Postcode is North Devon District Council and the County Council is Devon County Council.

Devon County Council is responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways.

North Devon District Council is responsible for duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.

You can visit the website for North Devon District at the following link North Devon District.

How much is the Council Tax?

North Devon District Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.

Once you know the council tax band you can view how much North Devon District charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.

Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the EX31 2LE Postcode is?

Libraries are the responsibility of Devon County Council

Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.

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House Sales in EX31 2LE

Yearly House Sales for EX31 2LE
Year	High	Low	Average	Sales
2010	£199,000	£307,000	£253,000	2
2011	£212,000	£250,000	£231,000	2
2012	£173,500	£374,950	£307,817	3
2013	£295,000	£500,000	£301,667	3
2014	£195,000	£331,000	£263,000	2
2015	£205,000	£390,000	£297,500	2
2016	£305,000	£299,000	£294,667	3
2017	£330,000	£330,000	£330,000	1
2018	£225,000	£225,000	£225,000	1
2019	£225,000	£295,000	£260,000	2
2020	£223,000	£225,000	£224,000	2
2021	£224,000	£365,000	£334,667	3
2022	£505,000	£505,000	£505,000	1

Postcodes near the EX31 2LE Postcode

EX31 2JF EX31 2JG EX31 2FH Anchorwood View EX31 2JQ Bickington Hill EX31 3RB Brynsworthy Park EX31 2PS Currington Meadow EX31 2HT Ellerslie Road EX31 2LD Higher Cross Road EX31 2LA Hopperstyle EX31 2LB Hopperstyle EX31 2PJ Lower Cross Road EX31 2PY Middle Cross EX31 3RU Periwinkle Drive

What Popular Supermarkets are near the EX31 2LE Postcode?

Popular Supermarkets near EX31 2LE
Supermarket	Distance	Directions
Sainsburys, Gratton Way, Roundswell Business Park, BARNSTAPLE, EX31 3NH	0.84 miles	Directions from EX31 2LE to Sainsburys
Asda, Taw Wharf, Sticklepath, BARNSTAPLE, EX31 2BN	1.89 miles	Directions from EX31 2LE to Asda
Iceland, UNIT 3 ANCHORWOOD BANK, BARNSTAPLE, DEVON, EX31 2AA	2.01 miles	Directions from EX31 2LE to Iceland
Lidl, Station Road, Sticklepath, BARNSTAPLE, EX31 2BP	2.10 miles	Directions from EX31 2LE to Lidl
Iceland, High Street, BARNSTAPLE, EX31 1JB	2.24 miles	Directions from EX31 2LE to Iceland

What Popular Restaurants are near the EX31 2LE Postcode?

Burger King Restaurants near EX31 2LE
Burger King	Distance	Directions
Braunton Road, Barnstaple, EX31 1LG	1.07 miles	Directions from EX31 2LE to Braunton Road
Sourton Cross,a30/ A386 Sourton, Sourton Cross, EX20 4LY	25.26 miles	Directions from EX31 2LE to Sourton Cross,a30/ A386 Sourton
Trecco Bay Holiday Park, Porthcawl, CF36 5PW	33.17 miles	Directions from EX31 2LE to Trecco Bay Holiday Park
1-2 Union Street, Swansea, SA1 3EE	38.16 miles	Directions from EX31 2LE to 1-2 Union Street

Mcdonald's Restaurants near EX31 2LE
Mcdonald's	Distance	Directions
McDonald's, Old Station Road, Whiddon Valley Industrial Estate, BARNSTAPLE, EX32 8PB	1.93 miles	Directions from EX31 2LE to McDonald's, Old Station Road, Whiddon Valley Industrial Estate, BARNSTAPLE, EX32 8PB
McDonald's, Water Street, PORT TALBOT, SA12 6LL	38.17 miles	Directions from EX31 2LE to McDonald's, Water Street, PORT TALBOT, SA12 6LL
McDonald's, Oxford Street, SWANSEA, SA1 3AE	38.25 miles	Directions from EX31 2LE to McDonald's, Oxford Street, SWANSEA, SA1 3AE
McDonald's, Fabian Way, Port Tennant, SWANSEA, SA1 8LD	38.54 miles	Directions from EX31 2LE to McDonald's, Fabian Way, Port Tennant, SWANSEA, SA1 8LD

KFC Restaurants near EX31 2LE
Restaurant	Distance	Directions
KFC, Uplands Crescent, Uplands, SWANSEA, SA2 0EY	37.97 miles	Directions from EX31 2LE to KFC Swansea - Uplands Crescent
KFC, Christchurch Road, Baglan Industrial Park, PORT TALBOT, SA12 7BZ	38.58 miles	Directions from EX31 2LE to KFC Port Talbot - Christchurch Road
KFC, Morfa Shopping Park, Brunel Way, SWANSEA, SA1 7BP	39.93 miles	Directions from EX31 2LE to KFC Swansea - Morfa Shopping Park
KFC, Pontardulais Road, Cadle, SWANSEA, SA5 4BA	40.10 miles	Directions from EX31 2LE to KFC Swansea - Fforestfach
KFC, Upper Fforest Way, Swansea Enterprise Park, SWANSEA, SA6 8PP	41.63 miles	Directions from EX31 2LE to KFC Swansea - Upper Forest Way