Postcode EX37 9EQ (North Devon)

Map showing EX37 9EQ and nearby postcodes

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

EX37 9EQ is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.5 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 9EQ as Rural residents > Farming communities > Agricultural communities.

The closest road name to EX37 9EQ is A39 which is centered 7.69 km away.

The nearest bus stop is North Devon Showground and is 908 m away. The closest railway station is Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station, 1.53 km away.

The closest primary school to EX37 9EQ (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 9EQ is The Rising Sun and is 2.74 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 2.74 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on May 23, 2006.

100% of residents have broadband access of 5-10 Mbps.

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

Nearby Roads

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

A39 7.69 km
A377 20.56 km
B3227 23.68 km
A30 64.45 km
A38 123.43 km
A361 130.74 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode EX37 9EQ

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 9EQ - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Umberleigh Primary Academy Good
(November 7, 2017)
3.2 km
High Bickington Church of England Primary Academy Good
(October 21, 2021)
4.56 km
Chittlehampton Church of England Primary School Good
(April 26, 2018)
5.62 km
Holywell Church of England School 5.84 km
Bishops Tawton Primary School Good
(January 23, 2019)
5.93 km
Horwood and Newton Tracey Community Primary School Outstanding
(December 2, 2011)
6.54 km
Swimbridge Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(February 14, 2013)
6.72 km
Landkey Community Primary Academy 6.77 km
The Park Community School 7.6 km
The Lampard Community School Good
(July 19, 2017)
7.63 km
Newport Community School Primary Academy Outstanding
(February 11, 2015)
7.68 km
On Track Education Services Good
(July 12, 2018)
8.24 km
Orchard Vale Community School Good
(March 30, 2017)
8.31 km
Eden Park Academy 8.33 km
Petroc Good
(November 7, 2019)
8.37 km
Ashleigh CofE Primary School 8.59 km
Sticklepath Community Primary Academy 8.77 km
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple Good
(June 6, 2019)
8.83 km
Roundswell Community Primary Academy 8.91 km
Filleigh Community Primary School Good
(February 13, 2019)
9.15 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Fishleigh Rock Services Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 26, 2010
976 m
LJ's Pantry Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 21, 2019
1.27 km
The Village Shoppe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 17, 2009
1.89 km
West Down Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
November 24, 2011
1.93 km
Hall Shoot Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
February 26, 2010
2.67 km
Angi Cartwright Retailers - other 5
Very Good
July 3, 2018
2.74 km
Over Weir Caravan And Camping Site Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
May 23, 2006
2.74 km
The Rising Sun Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
September 12, 2018
2.74 km
The Shop & Overweir Retailers - other 5
Very Good
July 14, 2011
2.74 km
Umberleigh Christian Fellowship Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Exempt
November 24, 2011
2.83 km
Quiet Waters Smoke & Fire Retailers - other 5
Very Good
December 22, 2016
2.95 km
Country Ways Retailers - other 5
Very Good
October 28, 2021
2.99 km
Umberleigh Village Hall Other catering premises 5
Very Good
August 16, 2011
3 km
Umberleigh Academy School/college/university 5
Very Good
June 13, 2019
3.2 km
Farmer Bob's Eggs Retailers - other 5
Very Good
March 9, 2010
3.65 km
Cobbaton Combat Vehicle Museum Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 31, 2018
3.82 km
Golden Lion Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
November 28, 2019
4.42 km
High Bickington Community Shop Ltd Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 22, 2018
4.42 km
High Bickington Post Office Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 22, 2017
4.49 km
Mews Cottage Bed And Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
April 13, 2018
4.49 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

North Devon Showground Bus Stop/Station 908 m
Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station Rail 1.53 km
Umberleigh Rail Station Rail 3 km
Exeter International Airport Air 52.39 km

Nearby Nature

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

Higher House Wood Woodland Or Forest 157 m
Fishleigh Wood Woodland Or Forest 226 m
Bremridge Copse Woodland Or Forest 253 m
America Plantation Woodland Or Forest 379 m
Stony Wall Copse Woodland Or Forest 422 m
Big Wood Woodland Or Forest 666 m
Wanhill Copse Woodland Or Forest 703 m
Gill's Plat Wood Woodland Or Forest 706 m
Peter's Brake Wood Woodland Or Forest 812 m
Brown's Hill Head Hill Or Mountain 916 m
Bottomclose Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.03 km
Langley Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.09 km
Littlefield Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.15 km
Combe Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.19 km
Moor Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.24 km

Broadband

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

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 100%
10-30 Mbps 0%
30-300 Mbps 0%
300+ Mbps 0%

Location

Country England
County Devon
Latitude 51.00279100
Longitude -4.02451700
OS Easting 258049
OS Northing 0124552
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
13309
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Devon & Cornwall

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
North Devon
County Electorial Division Chulmleigh & Landkey ED
Electoral Ward Chittlehampton
Local Authority District North Devon
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 E07000043
Travel To Work Area Barnstaple

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
Built-Up Area (pseudo) England (not covered)
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) England (not covered)
Workplace Zone E33049065
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
North Devon 013
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
North Devon 013A
Output Area / Small Area 1A3