The postcode EX37 9BQ is located in Torridge, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EX37 9BQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
EX37 9BQ is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4 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 EX37 9BQ as Rural residents > Farming communities > Older farming communities.
The closest road name to EX37 9BQ is Pound Lane which is centered 1.04 km away.
The closest railway station is Portsmouth Arms Rail Station, 2.13 km away.
The closest primary school to EX37 9BQ (for ages 11 and under) is High Bickington Church of England Primary Academy. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on October 21, 2021.
The local pub for residents of EX37 9BQ is Golden Lion Inn and is 1.3 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on November 28, 2019.
Residents reported an average download speed of 20.7 Mbps and an average upload speed of 2 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 31.3% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps. 68.8% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.
Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.9 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for EX37 9BQ 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 EX37 9BQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to EX37 9BQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode EX37 9BQ
| 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 EX37 9BQ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Bickington Church of England Primary Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Good (October 21, 2021) | 1.28 km |
| Umberleigh Primary Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Good (November 7, 2017) | 3.6 km |
| Chittlehampton Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 26, 2018) | 5.57 km |
| Kings Nympton Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 31, 2017) | 7.15 km |
| Beaford Community Primary & Nursery School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Outstanding (July 16, 2014) | 8.03 km |
| Filleigh Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 13, 2019) | 9.18 km |
| Chulmleigh Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Requires improvement (November 14, 2019) | 9.37 km |
| Chulmleigh Community College | Academy | 11-16 | Good (February 21, 2018) | 9.37 km |
| Dolton Church of England Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 9.42 km | |
| Swimbridge Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (February 14, 2013) | 9.68 km |
| Bishops Tawton Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 23, 2019) | 10.91 km |
| South Molton United Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 9, 2018) | 10.94 km |
| Holywell Church of England School | Academy | 3-11 | 11 km | |
| South Molton Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 10, 2018) | 11.29 km |
| Horwood and Newton Tracey Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (December 2, 2011) | 11.47 km |
| The Clinton Church of England Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 12.18 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EX37 9BQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stables Cottage Bed And Breakfast | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 4, 2014 | 0 m | |
| High Bickington Post Office | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 22, 2017 | 1.27 km | |
| Mews Cottage Bed And Breakfast | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 13, 2018 | 1.27 km | |
| High Bickington Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 23, 2018 | 1.28 km | |
| Golden Lion Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 28, 2019 | 1.3 km | |
| High Bickington Community Shop Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 22, 2018 | 1.3 km | |
| Tracy Ford | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 10, 2020 | 1.41 km | |
| Libbaton Golf Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement August 28, 2019 | 1.66 km | |
| Farrs Farm | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 24, 2021 | 2.16 km | |
| Portsmouth Arms Hotel | Awaiting Inspection | 2.3 km | |
| Northcote Manor Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 27, 2019 | 2.32 km | |
| Quiet Waters Smoke & Fire | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 22, 2016 | 2.34 km | |
| Higher Hacknell | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 21, 2019 | 2.74 km | |
| Country Ways | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 28, 2021 | 2.91 km | |
| Umberleigh Christian Fellowship | Exempt November 24, 2011 | 3.1 km | |
| The Village Shoppe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 17, 2009 | 3.34 km | |
| Umberleigh Village Hall | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 16, 2011 | 3.37 km | |
| Ley Farm | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 4, 2021 | 3.45 km | |
| The Village Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 5, 2013 | 3.52 km | |
| Umberleigh Academy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 13, 2019 | 3.6 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EX37 9BQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Portsmouth Arms Rail Station | 2.13 km | |
| Umberleigh Rail Station | 3.36 km | |
| Kings Nympton Rail Station | 6.06 km | |
| Exeter International Airport | 47.36 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EX37 9BQ - Data from Dec 2021
| Great Wood | 273 m | |
| Snape Wood | 452 m | |
| Libster's Copse | 696 m | |
| Woodley Wood | 759 m | |
| Roadclose Wood | 848 m | |
| Tumble Copse | 960 m | |
| Greathill Wood | 966 m | |
| Gratleigh Wood | 968 m | |
| Barn Park Copse | 1.06 km | |
| Little Silver Wood | 1.23 km | |
| Marwood Wood | 1.31 km | |
| Pokelakes Plantation | 1.34 km | |
| Quarry Wood | 1.38 km | |
| Colebrook Wood | 1.44 km | |
| Weirmarsh Wood | 1.44 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for EX37 9BQ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 17.9 Mbps | 20.7 Mbps | 32.24 Mbps |
| Upload | 1.2 Mbps | 2 Mbps | 4.83 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 7 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 68.8% | 31.2% | 18.6 | 1.4 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 31.3% | 31.3% | 32 | 4.3 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for EX37 9BQ - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Devon |
| Latitude | 50.96676200 |
| Longitude | -3.97674700 |
| OS Easting | 261293 |
| OS Northing | 0120455 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Devon & Cornwall |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Torridge and West Devon |
| County Electorial Division | Torrington Rural ED |
| Electoral Ward | Two Rivers & Three Moors |
| 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 |
| International Territorial Level Code | E07000046 |
| Travel To Work Area | Bideford |
| 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: Older farming communities |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural hamlet and isolated dwellings |
| Built-Up Area | High Bickington BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33049281 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Torridge 007 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Torridge 007C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1A4 |