EX37 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 200 postcodes across 1 sector in North Devon.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
16%
Superfast
49%
Postcodes
200
EX37 is the slowest-served outward code in this batch, with only 16% gigabit reach, 49% superfast availability, and 26.5% of postcodes below 10 Mbps.
Broadband speeds in EX37
Share of EX37 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 200 postcodes in the district.
EX37 lags significantly. Gigabit reaches just 16% of the 200 postcodes. Superfast (30+ Mbps) covers only 49%, a concerning figure. Wireless technology at 61.7% dominates the local infrastructure but does not deliver high speeds; most links provide 30-300 Mbps rather than gigabit performance. The most troubling figure: 26.5% of postcodes, roughly 53 premises, fall below 10 Mbps. This is the worst slow-postcode rate in the North Devon batch. One-third of postcodes sit entirely below 30 Mbps. Half of those fail to meet the Universal Service Obligation baseline. For the rural population here, video conferencing and simultaneous streaming are impractical without alternative solutions. Households outside the small gigabit band will experience 40-100 Mbps at best; those in the slow tail face 5-10 Mbps constraints.
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations. Percentages are district-wide averages of postcode-level availability, so rows may not sum to exactly 100%.
Connectivity in detail
Below 10 Mbps USO
2%
Premises unable to get the 10 Mbps universal service minimum
Fixed wireless
62%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
EX37 splits into 1 postcode sector. Coverage and prices can differ street by street, so open a sector below to find your exact postcode.
| Sector | Postcodes | Superfast | Full fibre | Gigabit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX37 9 | 200 | 49% | 0% | 16% |
All EX37 9 postcodes (200)
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Living in North Devon
EX37 represents genuine rural connectivity constraint. Half the postcodes lack superfast speeds. For households here, streaming is unreliable, work-from-home is impractical without workarounds (like mobile hotspot), and video calls stutter. This is not suitable for bandwidth-dependent lifestyles. Residents should explore satellite, mobile dongle, or fixed wireless alternatives.
Remote worker score
50/100
Connectivity and amenities for home working
Family score
50/100
Schools, safety and family amenities
Value score
50/100
What you get for the local price level
EX37 broadband FAQs
Is EX37 suitable for someone who works from home?
Not unless your specific postcode sits in the 49% superfast zone. Two postcodes in three lack reliable broadband for video conferencing or large file uploads.
What explains the poor broadband picture in EX37?
Rural geography and sparse population have made wired infrastructure uneconomical. Fixed wireless is prevalent but lower-speed.
How many EX37 postcodes are below 10 Mbps?
About 53 postcodes, or 26.5%. This is the highest slow-postcode concentration in North Devon.
Should I check before moving to an EX37 postcode?
Absolutely. With over one-quarter of postcodes below 10 Mbps and half below 30 Mbps, verification is essential.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in EX37 has its own page with broadband speeds, house prices, school ratings and crime stats. You can also compare providers for your address.
Data sources: Broadband data from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 · House prices from HM Land Registry · Crime from Police.uk · See all data sources