Postcode EX37 9LJ (North Devon)

Map showing EX37 9LJ and nearby postcodes

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

EX37 9LJ is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.3 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 9LJ as Rural residents > Farming communities > Agricultural communities.

The closest road name to EX37 9LJ is A3124 which is centered 10.05 km away.

The closest railway station is Portsmouth Arms Rail Station, 3.06 km away.

The closest primary school to EX37 9LJ (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 9LJ is Portsmouth Arms Hotel and is 3.15 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as AwaitingInspection .

42.9% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps. 57.1% of residents have broadband access of 5-10 Mbps.

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

Nearby Roads

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

A3124 10.05 km
A377 11.64 km
A39 16.61 km
B3227 21.09 km
A30 57.88 km
A38 124.23 km
A361 128.8 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode EX37 9LJ

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 9LJ - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
High Bickington Church of England Primary Academy Good
(October 21, 2021)
4.81 km
Chulmleigh Primary School Requires improvement
(November 14, 2019)
6.37 km
Chulmleigh Community College Good
(February 21, 2018)
6.37 km
Kings Nympton Community Primary School Good
(January 31, 2017)
6.54 km
Dolton Church of England Primary School 6.96 km
Beaford Community Primary & Nursery School Outstanding
(July 16, 2014)
7.14 km
Acorn School Good
(November 21, 2019)
7.5 km
Umberleigh Primary Academy Good
(November 7, 2017)
7.84 km
Winkleigh Primary School Good
(March 14, 2017)
8.53 km
Chittlehampton Church of England Primary School Good
(April 26, 2018)
9.27 km
The Clinton Church of England Primary School 10.79 km
South Molton United Church of England Primary School Good
(March 9, 2018)
12.44 km
South Molton Community College Good
(December 11, 2019)
12.67 km
South Molton Community Primary School Good
(May 10, 2018)
13.03 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
J Pickard And Co Burrington Ltd Retailers - other 5
Very Good
December 3, 2015
1.39 km
Burrington Parish Hall Other catering premises 5
Very Good
October 17, 2011
1.49 km
Middle Whitecleave Farm Retailers - other Exempt
December 14, 2015
1.87 km
Northcote Manor Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
March 27, 2019
2.21 km
Higher Hacknell Retailers - other 5
Very Good
March 21, 2019
2.44 km
Ashreigney Village Hall Other catering premises Exempt
April 1, 2006
2.77 km
Tracy Ford Retailers - other 5
Very Good
March 10, 2020
2.93 km
Portsmouth Arms Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub Awaiting Inspection
3.15 km
Ley Farm Retailers - other 5
Very Good
June 4, 2021
3.18 km
Mully Brook Cider Press Manufacturers/packers 4
Good
November 17, 2016
3.22 km
Libbaton Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 2
Needs Improvement
August 28, 2019
3.96 km
Farrs Farm Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 24, 2021
4.19 km
Stables Cottage Bed And Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
November 4, 2014
4.31 km
Beacon Garage Retailers - other 5
Very Good
September 28, 2018
4.42 km
The Village Shop Retailers - other 5
Very Good
December 5, 2013
4.55 km
Roborough Village Hall Other catering premises Exempt
August 8, 2008
4.79 km
High Bickington Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
July 23, 2018
4.81 km
High Bickington Post Office Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 22, 2017
4.88 km
Mews Cottage Bed And Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
April 13, 2018
4.88 km
Golden Lion Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
November 28, 2019
4.95 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Portsmouth Arms Rail Station Rail 3.06 km
Kings Nympton Rail Station Rail 3.77 km
Exeter International Airport Air 44.08 km

Nearby Nature

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

Southdown Plantation Woodland Or Forest 178 m
Hound Hill Hill Or Mountain 449 m
Aylescott Plantation Woodland Or Forest 658 m
Little Barton Down Brake Woodland Or Forest 815 m
Great Barton Down Brake Woodland Or Forest 891 m
Higher Balls Plantation Woodland Or Forest 983 m
Whitecleave Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.11 km
Balls Park Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.15 km
Woodrow Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.29 km
Middle Balls Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.34 km
Whitecleave Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.39 km
Balls Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.45 km
Little Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.5 km
Little Cleave Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.74 km
Ash Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.75 km

Broadband

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

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 57.1%
10-30 Mbps 42.9%
30-300 Mbps 0%
300+ Mbps 0%

Location

Country England
County Devon
Latitude 50.92986200
Longitude -3.95803200
OS Easting 262498
OS Northing 0116317
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
12750
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Devon & Cornwall

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
North Devon
County Electorial Division Chulmleigh & Landkey ED
Electoral Ward Chulmleigh
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 in a sparse setting
Built-Up Area (pseudo) England (not covered)
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) England (not covered)
Workplace Zone E33049072
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
North Devon 014
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
North Devon 014B
Output Area / Small Area 1A3