Postcode EX39 4EF (Torridge)

Map showing EX39 4EF and nearby postcodes

The postcode EX39 4EF is located in Torridge, in the county of Devon. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EX39 4EF is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

EX39 4EF is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.4 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 EX39 4EF as Constrained city dwellers > Challenged diversity > Hampered aspiration.

The closest road name to EX39 4EF is Sunnyside which is centered 21 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Torridge Mount and is 151 m away.

The closest primary school to EX39 4EF (for ages 11 and under) is East-the-Water Community Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on December 5, 2017. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Bideford College. The last OFSTED inspection on October 17, 2018 rated this school as Requires improvement

The local pub for residents of EX39 4EF is Pollyfield Community Association and is 388 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on October 24, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from East Of The Water and is 317 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on March 16, 2022.

100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Policing for EX39 4EF 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 EX39 4EF and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to EX39 4EF, and the approximate distance away.

Sunnyside 21 m
Torridge Street 22 m
Upton Road 46 m
Torridge Mount 66 m
Torrington Street 72 m
Nutaberry Hill 83 m
Brook Field Street 114 m
Station Hill 131 m
Chudleigh Road 170 m
Newport Terrace 180 m
Clifton Street 187 m
Chudleigh Avenue 256 m
Grange Road 265 m
Torrington Lane 273 m
New Road 334 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EX39 4EF

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 EX39 4EF - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
East-the-Water Community Primary School Good
(December 5, 2017)
739 m
West Croft School Requires improvement
(May 16, 2018)
812 m
St Mary's Church of England Primary School Good
(October 20, 2016)
1.28 km
Bideford College Requires improvement
(October 17, 2018)
1.34 km
Kingsley School 1.39 km
St Margaret's Church of England (Aided) Junior School Requires improvement
(March 11, 2020)
3.24 km
St Helen's Church of England School 3.24 km
St George's Church of England (VA) Infant and Nursery School Good
(March 12, 2019)
3.4 km
Appledore School Good
(April 18, 2018)
4.07 km
Monkleigh Primary School Good
(November 29, 2016)
5.36 km
Instow Community Primary and Pre-School Good
(November 23, 2016)
5.45 km
Horwood and Newton Tracey Community Primary School Outstanding
(December 2, 2011)
6.58 km
Buckland Brewer Primary School Good
(February 9, 2017)
6.64 km
Great Torrington School Good
(November 29, 2016)
8.08 km
Fremington Primary School 8.09 km
Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School Good
(May 1, 2018)
8.29 km
Parkham Primary School Good
(June 15, 2021)
8.47 km
Roundswell Community Primary Academy 9.42 km
On Track Education Services Good
(July 12, 2018)
9.6 km
Atlantic Academy 9.95 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EX39 4EF - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Bideford Bicycle Hire Retailers - other Exempt
June 30, 2014
82 m
Biddy Baps Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
March 8, 2021
317 m
East Of The Water Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
March 16, 2022
317 m
Silver Bridge House Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
August 22, 2019
317 m
The Royal Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
November 28, 2019
317 m
Wings Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 12, 2020
354 m
East The Water Stepping Stones Pre School School/college/university 5
Very Good
July 11, 2019
388 m
Pollyfield Community Association Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
October 24, 2019
388 m
St Marys (Friday) Diner Other catering premises 5
Very Good
April 6, 2018
406 m
Chef Duet Catering Co. Other catering premises 5
Very Good
March 17, 2022
437 m
Kings Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
December 5, 2017
445 m
Mr Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 16, 2020
445 m
Otters Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 23, 2022
445 m
Roll Britannia Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
November 11, 2021
445 m
Number Eight Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 25, 2020
447 m
Taj Mahal Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
January 15, 2020
447 m
The Appledore Bakery Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
April 29, 2021
447 m
Wyld Wonder Retailers - other Exempt
April 24, 2021
447 m
Belluno Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 13, 2019
454 m
Blackwells Pasties Ltd Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
March 22, 2019
463 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EX39 4EF - Data from Apr 2022

Torridge Mount Bus Stop/Station 151 m
Torridge Mount Bus Stop/Station 157 m
Royal Hotel Bus Stop/Station 203 m
Royal Hotel Bus Stop/Station 206 m
Torridge Hill Bus Stop/Station 295 m
Bideford Ferry Landing Ferry 540 m
Bideford Ferry Landing Ferry 543 m
Bideford Ferry Landing Ferry 543 m

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EX39 4EF - Data from Dec 2021

Lodge Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.09 km
Cleave Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.38 km
Colley Moor Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.38 km
Pillhead Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.46 km
Upcott Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.54 km
Raleigh Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.77 km
Tennacott Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.86 km
Pillhead Marsh Wetland 1.93 km
Raleigh Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.96 km
Moreton Woods Woodland Or Forest 2 km
Jennetts Reservoir Inland Water 2.04 km
Woodville Bottom Valley 2.05 km
Beadon's Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.1 km
Alverdiscott Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.11 km
Turner's Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.12 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for EX39 4EF - Data from Ofcom 2017

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

Location

Country England
County Devon
Latitude 51.01422000
Longitude -4.20132400
OS Easting 245681
OS Northing 0126178
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
5207
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Devon & Cornwall

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Torridge and West Devon
County Electorial Division Bideford East ED
Electoral Ward Bideford East
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: Constrained city dwellers
Group: Challenged diversity
Subgroup: Hampered aspiration
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Built-Up Area Bideford BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Bideford BUASD
Workplace Zone E33049264
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Torridge 004
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Torridge 004A
Output Area / Small Area 7A2