Postcode EX18 7RQ (Torridge)

Map showing EX18 7RQ and nearby postcodes

The postcode EX18 7RQ is located in Torridge, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EX18 7RQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

EX18 7RQ is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.2 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 EX18 7RQ as Rural residents > Farming communities > Agricultural communities.

The closest road name to EX18 7RQ is Bransgrove Lane which is centered 134 m away.

The closest railway station is Eggesford Rail Station, 2.62 km away.

The closest primary school to EX18 7RQ (for ages 11 and under) is Winkleigh Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on March 14, 2017.

The local pub for residents of EX18 7RQ is The Lymington Arms Ltd and is 1.6 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on November 3, 2021.

80% of residents have broadband access of 2-5 Mbps. 20% of residents have broadband access of 0-2 Mbps.

Policing for EX18 7RQ is covered by the Devon & Cornwall police force association and Devon is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to EX18 7RQ and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to EX18 7RQ, and the approximate distance away.

Bransgrove Lane 134 m
Bransgrove Hill 469 m
A3124 5.09 km
A377 6.12 km
A39 23.02 km
A30 53.65 km
A38 125.03 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode EX18 7RQ

Introduction January 1980
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from EX18 7RQ - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Acorn School Good
(November 21, 2019)
3.69 km
Winkleigh Primary School Good
(March 14, 2017)
3.85 km
Chulmleigh Primary School Requires improvement
(November 14, 2019)
4.94 km
Chulmleigh Community College Good
(February 21, 2018)
4.94 km
Lapford Community Primary School Good
(January 11, 2018)
7.95 km
Dolton Church of England Primary School 8.89 km
Kings Nympton Community Primary School Good
(January 31, 2017)
8.99 km
North Tawton Community Primary School and Nursery 9.03 km
Exbourne Church of England Primary School 10.37 km
Bow Community Primary School Good
(November 1, 2017)
11.23 km
High Bickington Church of England Primary Academy Good
(October 21, 2021)
11.34 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EX18 7RQ - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
The Lymington Arms Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
November 3, 2021
1.6 km
Fionas Farm Fayre Retailers - other 4
Good
July 5, 2018
1.64 km
Eggesford Crossing Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 22, 2021
2.57 km
Fox & Hounds Country Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
February 3, 2020
2.58 km
Lloyd Fraser Primary Logistics Ltd Distributors/Transporters Exempt
April 3, 2019
2.91 km
Seven Stars Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
June 4, 2021
3.52 km
The Mad Butcher Retailers - other 4
Good
March 18, 2021
3.57 km
Bakery Stores Retailers - other 1
Needs Major Improvement
April 22, 2021
3.61 km
Kings Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
October 25, 2018
3.61 km
Bean And Leaf Drinks Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
3.64 km
Ten Acres Vineyard Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
September 11, 2015
3.69 km
Uncle And Ozzy's Kebab House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 28, 2019
3.69 km
Oasis Coffee Shop Other catering premises 5
Very Good
November 19, 2014
3.7 km
Catkin Blooms Retailers - other 5
Very Good
March 1, 2022
3.72 km
Clotworthy House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
December 17, 2018
3.79 km
Winkleigh Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
January 29, 2020
3.85 km
Ashreigney Village Hall Other catering premises Exempt
April 1, 2006
4.03 km
Mully Brook Cider Press Manufacturers/packers 4
Good
November 17, 2016
4.51 km
Jonesys Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 4, 2021
4.55 km
Rangemoors And Hearth And Cook Other catering premises 5
Very Good
June 23, 2016
4.55 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EX18 7RQ - Data from Apr 2022

Eggesford Rail Station Rail 2.62 km
Exeter International Airport Air 38.49 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EX18 7RQ - Data from Dec 2021

Bransgrove Hill Hill Or Mountain 347 m
Holywell Copse Woodland Or Forest 606 m
Wormsdown Plantation Woodland Or Forest 658 m
Paddon's Copse Woodland Or Forest 693 m
Hill Copse Woodland Or Forest 758 m
Gratton Brake Woodland Or Forest 797 m
Stonepark Plantation Woodland Or Forest 798 m
Shorland Plantation Woodland Or Forest 820 m
Labdon Hill Brake Woodland Or Forest 911 m
Labdon Brake Woodland Or Forest 1.34 km
Beechadon Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.51 km
Cleave Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.63 km
Higher Upcott Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.65 km
Flashdown Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.7 km
Treeclose Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.73 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for EX18 7RQ - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 20%
2-5 Mbps 80%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 0%
30-300 Mbps 0%
300+ Mbps 0%

Location

Country England
County Devon
Latitude 50.87972100
Longitude -3.90976300
OS Easting 265744
OS Northing 0110652
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
12216
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Devon & Cornwall

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Torridge and West Devon
County Electorial Division Torrington Rural ED
Electoral Ward Winkleigh
Local Authority District Torridge
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

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E07000046
Travel To Work Area Bideford

NHS

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

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Rural residents
Group: Farming communities
Subgroup: Agricultural communities
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 E33049279
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Torridge 007
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Torridge 007D
Output Area / Small Area 1A3