Postcode EX37 9EF (Torridge)

Map showing EX37 9EF and nearby postcodes

The postcode EX37 9EF is located in Torridge, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EX37 9EF is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

EX37 9EF 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 9EF as Rural residents > Farming communities > Established farming communities.

The closest road name to EX37 9EF is A39 which is centered 7.43 km away.

The closest railway station is Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station, 1.85 km away.

The closest primary school to EX37 9EF (for ages 11 and under) is Umberleigh Primary Academy. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on November 7, 2017.

The local pub for residents of EX37 9EF is The Rising Sun and is 4.14 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on September 12, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from Over Weir Caravan And Camping Site and is 4.14 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on May 23, 2006.

50% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps. 50% of residents have broadband access of 5-10 Mbps.

Policing for EX37 9EF 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 EX37 9EF and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to EX37 9EF, and the approximate distance away.

A39 7.43 km
A377 21.72 km
B3227 25.04 km
A386 34.73 km
A30 65.84 km
A38 124.43 km
A361 131.98 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode EX37 9EF

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 EX37 9EF - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Umberleigh Primary Academy Good
(November 7, 2017)
4.6 km
Holywell Church of England School 5.07 km
Horwood and Newton Tracey Community Primary School Outstanding
(December 2, 2011)
5.18 km
Bishops Tawton Primary School Good
(January 23, 2019)
5.42 km
High Bickington Church of England Primary Academy Good
(October 21, 2021)
5.54 km
Landkey Community Primary Academy 6.86 km
Chittlehampton Church of England Primary School Good
(April 26, 2018)
6.93 km
The Park Community School 7.1 km
The Lampard Community School Good
(July 19, 2017)
7.27 km
Newport Community School Primary Academy Outstanding
(February 11, 2015)
7.28 km
On Track Education Services Good
(July 12, 2018)
7.31 km
Swimbridge Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(February 14, 2013)
7.34 km
Petroc Good
(November 7, 2019)
7.68 km
Roundswell Community Primary Academy 7.95 km
Sticklepath Community Primary Academy 7.97 km
Eden Park Academy 7.99 km
Ashleigh CofE Primary School 8.11 km
Orchard Vale Community School Good
(March 30, 2017)
8.15 km
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple Good
(June 6, 2019)
8.41 km
Great Torrington School Good
(November 29, 2016)
8.41 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EX37 9EF - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
LJ's Pantry Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 21, 2019
1.72 km
Fishleigh Rock Services Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 26, 2010
2.36 km
West Down Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
November 24, 2011
2.78 km
Hall Shoot Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
February 26, 2010
2.88 km
The Village Shoppe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 17, 2009
3.07 km
Top Meadow Farm Ltd Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
January 14, 2021
3.5 km
Country Ways Retailers - other 5
Very Good
October 28, 2021
3.79 km
Farmer Bob's Eggs Retailers - other 5
Very Good
March 9, 2010
3.81 km
Taw Valley Organics Farmers/growers Awaiting Inspection
4 km
Quiet Waters Smoke & Fire Retailers - other 5
Very Good
December 22, 2016
4.04 km
Angi Cartwright Retailers - other 5
Very Good
July 3, 2018
4.14 km
Over Weir Caravan And Camping Site Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
May 23, 2006
4.14 km
The Rising Sun Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
September 12, 2018
4.14 km
The Shop & Overweir Retailers - other 5
Very Good
July 14, 2011
4.14 km
Umberleigh Christian Fellowship Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Exempt
November 24, 2011
4.22 km
The Hunters Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
January 26, 2022
4.39 km
Umberleigh Village Hall Other catering premises 5
Very Good
August 16, 2011
4.4 km
Agapi Fruit And Fishing With Devon Dane Holidays Other catering premises 5
Very Good
January 6, 2016
4.43 km
Garden Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
April 22, 2014
4.45 km
Norse Hawk Activity Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
4.5 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EX37 9EF - Data from Apr 2022

Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station Rail 1.85 km
Umberleigh Rail Station Rail 4.4 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 10.94 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 10.94 km
Instow Ferry Landing Ferry 10.95 km
Exeter International Airport Air 53.67 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EX37 9EF - Data from Dec 2021

Smalldon's Copse Woodland Or Forest 155 m
Buck's Mill Wood Woodland Or Forest 595 m
Northchurch Wood Woodland Or Forest 628 m
Langley Wood Woodland Or Forest 741 m
Combe Wood Woodland Or Forest 752 m
Rooks Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.19 km
Brown's Hill Head Hill Or Mountain 1.22 km
Somer's Hiscott Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.28 km
Higher House Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.3 km
Stony Wall Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.3 km
Bustley Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.33 km
Bremridge Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.34 km
Heard's Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.34 km
America Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.43 km
Strawberry Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.45 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for EX37 9EF - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 50%
10-30 Mbps 50%
30-300 Mbps 0%
300+ Mbps 0%

Location

Country England
County Devon
Latitude 51.00533300
Longitude -4.04401900
OS Easting 256687
OS Northing 0124872
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
15108
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Devon & Cornwall

Government

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

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: Established farming 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 E33049281
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Torridge 007
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Torridge 007C
Output Area / Small Area 1A2