EX37 Postcode District
EX37 is the Postcode District for Chittlehampton, Umberleigh Devon
The EX37 postcode district is located in the EX Exeter postal area, EX37 has a population of 3,783 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 49.17 square miles (127.35 square kilometres or 31,470.07 acres).
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District overview
The primary settlement in the EX37 postcode district is Umberleigh, located in the county of Devon, England. Other significant settlements in the district include Atherington, Burrington, Chittlehamholt, Chittlehampton, High Bickington, Kings Nympton, Satterleigh, and Warkleigh. The post town for this postcode district is Umberleigh.
There are 1 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector EX37 9, covers Chittlehampton and Burrington and High Bickington and Umberleigh in Devon.
The post town for this district is UMBERLEIGH.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the North Devon District (163 postal codes), and finally, the Torridge District area (38 postal codes).
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| South Molton | 5.68 | ENE |
| Barnstaple | 8.67 | NW |
| Great Torrington | 8.74 | WSW |
| Bideford | 11.58 | WNW |
| Northam | 12.42 | WNW |
| North Tawton | 12.44 | S |
| Okehampton | 16.64 | S |
| Ilfracombe | 17.65 | NNW |
| Dulverton | 17.85 | ENE |
| Crediton | 18.04 | SE |
| Lynton | 18.08 | NNE |
| Tiverton | 20.67 | ESE |
| Holsworthy | 21.19 | WSW |
| Chagford | 21.55 | SSE |
| Moretonhampstead | 23.26 | SSE |
| Exeter | 25.27 | SE |
| Cullompton | 25.64 | ESE |
| Minehead | 25.82 | NE |
| Stratton | 26.75 | WSW |
| Wiveliscombe | 28.02 | E |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 200
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chittlehampton | UMBERLEIGH | EX37 9 | 36 |
| High Bickington | UMBERLEIGH | EX37 9 | 35 |
| Burrington | UMBERLEIGH | EX37 9 | 27 |
| UMBERLEIGH | UMBERLEIGH | EX37 9 | 18 |
| Burrington | UMBERLEIGH | EX37 9 | 10 |
| Kings Nympton | UMBERLEIGH | EX37 9 | 10 |
| Kings Nympton | UMBERLEIGH | EX37 9 | 9 |
| Chittlehamholt | UMBERLEIGH | EX37 9 | 8 |
| UMBERLEIGH | UMBERLEIGH | EX37 9 | 7 |
| Chittlehampton | UMBERLEIGH | EX37 9 | 7 |
| Atherington | UMBERLEIGH | EX37 9 | 6 |
| Chittlehamholt | UMBERLEIGH | EX37 9 | 6 |
| Warkleigh | UMBERLEIGH | EX37 9 | 5 |
| Warkleigh | UMBERLEIGH | EX37 9 | 4 |
| Chapelton | UMBERLEIGH | EX37 9 | 3 |
| Atherington | UMBERLEIGH | EX37 9 | 3 |
| Chapelton | UMBERLEIGH | EX37 9 | 2 |
| High Bickington | UMBERLEIGH | EX37 9 | 2 |
| Satterleigh | UMBERLEIGH | EX37 9 | 1 |
| UMBERLEIGH | UMBERLEIGH | EX37 9 | 1 |
Street list for EX37
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| POUND CLOSE | 13 |
| FOUNTAIN FIELDS | 7 |
| ABBOTS MEADOW | 5 |
| POUND LANE | 5 |
| THE OLD SAWMILLS | 5 |
| FAIRWAYS VIEW | 4 |
| COLE MEADOW | 4 |
| POPLAR TERRACE | 4 |
| DEEP LANE | 4 |
| HIGH STREET | 3 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 99 |
| Other theft | 33 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 23 |
| Burglary | 19 |
| Public order | 10 |
| Other crime | 7 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Schools in the district
Umberleigh Primary Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Dorridge Hill , Umberleigh
Postcode: EX37 9AD
Headteacher: Mr Ian Thomas (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
High Bickington Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
High Bickington , Umberleigh
Postcode: EX37 9AY
Headteacher: Mr Paul Mulligan (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
High Bickington Church of England Primary Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
High Bickington , Umberleigh
Postcode: EX37 9AY
Headteacher: Mr Ian Thomas (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Chittlehampton Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Chittlehampton , The Square, Chittlehampton , Umberleigh
Postcode: EX37 9QW
Headteacher: Mr Stephen Mellor (Executive Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Kings Nympton Community Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Kings Nympton , Umberleigh
Postcode: EX37 9SP
Headteacher: Mrs Victoria Fenemore (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £493,710 | 24 | £682,088 | 17 | £481,182 | 28 | £507,838 | 34 |
| Semi-detached | £262,800 | 10 | £336,500 | 6 | £275,792 | 12 | £306,755 | 11 |
| Terraced | £173,688 | 4 | £247,250 | 12 | £229,167 | 9 | £274,486 | 14 |
| Flats | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
Kings Nympton
CRS Code: KGN
Operator: GW
Line: Tarka Line
Company: Great Western Railway
Portsmouth Arms
CRS Code: PMA
Operator: GW
Line: Tarka Line
Company: Great Western Railway
Umberleigh
CRS Code: UMB
Operator: GW
Line: Tarka Line
Company: Great Western Railway
Chapelton (Devon)
CRS Code: CPN
Operator: GW
Line: Tarka Line
Company: Great Western Railway
Accessible motorway junctions
M5 J27
Average Driving Time from within the district: 41.81
Average Driving Distance: 32.18
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 199
M5 J28
Average Driving Time from within the district: 45.77
Average Driving Distance: 36.05
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 199
M5 J31
Average Driving Time from within the district: 50.51
Average Driving Distance: 36.68
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 184
M5 J29
Average Driving Time from within the district: 51.46
Average Driving Distance: 36.60
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 193
M5 J30
Average Driving Time from within the district: 52.07
Average Driving Distance: 37.57
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 183
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| EX37 9 | Umberleigh Scale Payment Delivery Office |
| EX37 9 | Chittlehampton Scale Payment Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| E | X | 3 | 7 | - | X | X | X |
| E | X | 3 | 7 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlement in the EX37 postal code is High Bickington followed by Chittlehampton, and Burrington.
The EX37 Postcode shares a border with EX18 (CHULMLEIGH, Chawleigh, Wembworthy), EX19 (WINKLEIGH, Dolton, Beaford), EX32 (BARNSTAPLE, Landkey, Bishops Tawton), EX36 (SOUTH MOLTON, North Molton, Bishops Nympton), EX38 (TORRINGTON, Langtree, St. Giles) and EX31 (BARNSTAPLE, Roundswell, Fremington).
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