The postcode EX37 9RU is located in North Devon, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EX37 9RU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
EX37 9RU is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.9 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 9RU as Rural residents > Ageing rural dwellers > Rural employment and retirees.
The closest road name to EX37 9RU is A39 which is centered 7.74 km away.
The closest railway station is Umberleigh Rail Station, 3.6 km away.
The closest primary school to EX37 9RU (for ages 11 and under) is Chittlehampton Church of England Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on April 26, 2018.
The local pub for residents of EX37 9RU is The Jack Russell Inn and is 3.44 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on March 20, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Over Weir Caravan And Camping Site and is 3.55 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on May 23, 2006.
Residents reported an average download speed of 15.1 Mbps and an average upload speed of 1.1 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 30% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps. 60% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps. 10% of residents have broadband access of 2-5 Mbps.
Policing for EX37 9RU 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 9RU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to EX37 9RU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode EX37 9RU
| 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 9RU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chittlehampton Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 26, 2018) | 1.24 km |
| Umberleigh Primary Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Good (November 7, 2017) | 3.24 km |
| Filleigh Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 13, 2019) | 3.66 km |
| Swimbridge Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (February 14, 2013) | 3.68 km |
| Landkey Community Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | 5.89 km | |
| West Buckland School | Independent school | 3-18 | 5.96 km | |
| High Bickington Church of England Primary Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Good (October 21, 2021) | 6.96 km |
| Bishops Tawton Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 23, 2019) | 7.49 km |
| Orchard Vale Community School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (March 30, 2017) | 7.82 km |
| South Molton Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 10, 2018) | 7.93 km |
| The Lampard Community School | Special school | 5-16 | Good (July 19, 2017) | 8.07 km |
| Goodleigh Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 8, 2016) | 8.1 km |
| South Molton United Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 9, 2018) | 8.1 km |
| Holywell Church of England School | Academy | 3-11 | 8.24 km | |
| Newport Community School Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (February 11, 2015) | 8.3 km |
| South Molton Community College | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (December 11, 2019) | 8.44 km |
| Eden Park Academy | Academy | 2-11 | 8.53 km | |
| The Park Community School | Academy | 11-16 | 8.58 km | |
| Kings Nympton Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 31, 2017) | 9.07 km |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple | Academy | 2-11 | Good (June 6, 2019) | 9.19 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EX37 9RU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterers' Flour by Horsepower | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 5, 2021 | 1.19 km | |
| Chittlechatter Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 5, 2008 | 1.26 km | |
| Chittlehampton C of E School Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 12, 2018 | 1.26 km | |
| Badger & Bunce | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 20, 2021 | 1.27 km | |
| The Bell Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 19, 2019 | 1.27 km | |
| Cobbaton Combat Vehicle Museum | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 31, 2018 | 1.78 km | |
| Francis House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 27, 2016 | 2.82 km | |
| Umberleigh Academy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 13, 2019 | 3.24 km | |
| The Jack Russell Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 20, 2019 | 3.44 km | |
| Swimbridge Pre-School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 25, 2008 | 3.48 km | |
| Angi Cartwright | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 3, 2018 | 3.55 km | |
| Over Weir Caravan And Camping Site | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 23, 2006 | 3.55 km | |
| The Rising Sun | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 12, 2018 | 3.55 km | |
| The Shop & Overweir | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 14, 2011 | 3.55 km | |
| Slimming World Franchise | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 12, 2018 | 3.55 km | |
| Umberleigh Village Hall | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 16, 2011 | 3.59 km | |
| Filleigh Community Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 14, 2020 | 3.66 km | |
| Village Hall | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 16, 2014 | 3.66 km | |
| Swimbridge Church Of England Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 5, 2019 | 3.68 km | |
| Swallows Day Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 10, 2009 | 3.99 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EX37 9RU - Data from Apr 2022
| Umberleigh Rail Station | 3.6 km | |
| Exeter International Airport | 49.8 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EX37 9RU - Data from Dec 2021
| Island Copse | 601 m | |
| Higher Copse | 901 m | |
| Long Copse | 916 m | |
| Bottomley Wood | 967 m | |
| Higher Ford Wood | 1.03 km | |
| Stowford Wood | 1.04 km | |
| Lower Ford Wood | 1.26 km | |
| Frogmore Copse | 1.26 km | |
| Woodland Wood | 1.42 km | |
| Collacott Wood | 1.77 km | |
| Blackdown Wood | 1.82 km | |
| Court Wood | 1.88 km | |
| Little Winson Plantation | 1.92 km | |
| Shilstone Plantation | 1.94 km | |
| Hill Copse | 1.98 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for EX37 9RU - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 13.7 Mbps | 15.1 Mbps | 31.64 Mbps |
| Upload | 0.9 Mbps | 1.1 Mbps | 2.47 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 2.3 | 0.3 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 10% | 90% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 90% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 60% | 30% | 26 | 1.5 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 30% | 30% | 32 | 2 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
| Country | England |
| County | Devon |
| Latitude | 51.02305000 |
| Longitude | -3.95309500 |
| OS Easting | 263118 |
| OS Northing | 0126669 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Devon & Cornwall |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
North Devon |
| County Electorial Division | Chulmleigh & Landkey ED |
| Electoral Ward | Landkey |
| 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 |
| International Territorial Level Code | E07000043 |
| Travel To Work Area | Barnstaple |
| 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: Ageing rural dwellers Subgroup: Rural employment and retirees |
| 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 | E33049059 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
North Devon 012 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
North Devon 012D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1C1 |