Beech Tree Drive, Tiverton, EX16 5BE

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EX16 5BE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.5%	50.2%	-0.3%	51.0%	-0.8%
Male	49.5%	49.8%	0.3%	49.0%	0.8%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of EX16 5BE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	17.1%	18.5%	1.4%	37.9%	-19.4%
Married: Opposite sex	66.1%	61.9%	-4.2%	44.2%	17.7%
Separated	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	2.2%	-2.2%
Divorced	5.8%	7.4%	1.6%	9.1%	-1.7%
Widowed	8.9%	12.2%	3.3%	6.1%	6.1%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	36.7%	38.8%	2.1%	48.4%	-9.6%
Good health	41.1%	42.2%	1.1%	33.6%	8.6%
Fair health	19.2%	15.5%	-3.7%	12.7%	2.8%
Bad health	2.4%	3.4%	1.0%	4.0%	-0.6%
Very bad health	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.2%	-1.2%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	27.2%	21.4%	-5.8%	18.2%	3.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.8%	4.7%	-8.1%	9.6%	-4.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.2%	12%	-3.2%	13.4%	-1.4%
Apprenticeship	8.9%	7.8%	-1.1%	5.3%	2.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.9%	16.7%	7.8%	16.9%	-0.2%
Degree or Similar	23.7%	32.3%	8.6%	33.8%	-1.5%
Other	3.1%	5.2%	2.1%	2.8%	2.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
White	100%	100%	0.0%	81.4%	18.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	99%	97.6%	-1.4%	83.2%	14.4%
European Union	0.7%	1.5%	0.8%	6.1%	-4.6%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	5.6%	-5.6%
Oceania	0%	1%	1.0%	0.3%	0.7%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.3%	97.6%	-0.7%	83.2%	14.4%
10+ Years	0%	1.5%	1.5%	9.8%	-8.3%
5-10 Years	0%	0.5%	0.5%	2.9%	-2.4%
Less than 2 years	1.7%	0.5%	-1.2%	1.9%	-1.4%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	84.4%	76.7%	7.7%
Ireland	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Oceania	1%	0.1%	0.9%
British Overseas Territories	0.5%	0.0%	0.5%
No passport held	13.7%	13.5%	0.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	32.2%	37.2%	-5.0%
Christian	57.1%	46.2%	10.9%
Buddhist	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Other religion	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Not answered	9.8%	6.0%	3.8%

Safety

Is Beech Tree Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beech Tree Drive was 5.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.4% lower than the Clare & Shuttern average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.

Beech Tree Drive has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Clare & Shuttern and the 4th lowest crime rate of 261 local areas in Mid Devon .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£47,900

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in EX16 5BE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Beech Tree Drive are based on 20 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Mid Devon.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Beech Tree Drive, Tiverton, EX16 5BE

Estimated Average Property Prices for EX16 5BE

Average Price
£400,182

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£400,182

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Beech Tree Drive

Average Price
£385,544

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£385,544

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Beech Tree DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
4 Beech Tree Drive, Tiverton, Devon Detached, an established residential building	£270,000	2024-11-08	£262,611
5 Beech Tree Drive, Tiverton, Devon Detached, an established residential building	£420,000	2024-03-08	£415,949
1A Beech Tree Drive, Tiverton, Devon Detached, an established residential building	£225,000	2017-01-31	£290,363
2 Beech Tree Drive, Tiverton, Devon Detached, an established residential building	£194,000	2015-06-26	£276,630
5 Beech Tree Drive, Tiverton, Devon Detached, an established residential building	£220,000	2015-04-10	£309,878

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for EX16 5BE

Employment

EX16 5BE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of retired residents living in EX16 5BE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 47% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	90
Full-Time Employee	36
Part-Time Employee	22
Self-Employed	21
Looking after home or family	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Other	4
Student (economically inactive)	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	22
Manufacturing	19
Construction	17
Professional, scientific and technical activities	12
Other	9
Education	8
Transport and storage	7
Human health and social work activities	7
Administrative and support service activities	5
Financial and insurance activities	4
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Information and communication	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St John's Catholic Primary School Melbourne Street , EX16 5LB	2out of 4	469 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Heathcoat Primary School Broad Lane , EX16 5HE	3out of 4	1,018 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Castle Primary School Barrington Street , EX16 6QR	3out of 4	1,292 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Two Moors Primary School Cowleymoor Road , EX16 6HH	3out of 4	1,721 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bolham Community Primary School Bolham , EX16 7RA	3out of 4	1,881 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Tiverton High School Bolham Road , EX16 6SQ	3out of 4	633 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
ACE Tiverton Special School Orchard Way , Tiverton EX16 5HB	- not rated	1,156 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
Blundell's School Blundell's Road , EX16 4DN	- not rated	2,533 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Blundell's Preparatory School Milestones House , Blundells Road EX16 4NA	- not rated	3,159 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
King Street Chapel	King Street Chapel King Street Tiverton Devon	668 yd
Tiverton Almshouse Trust	Greenway Gardens Wellbrook Street Tiverton Devon	676 yd
Petroc Stop and Shop	Petroc Bolham Road Tiverton Devon	779 yd
Richys Diner	Mirror Finish Valeting Bolham Road Tiverton Devon	794 yd
Love from Beth	1A Bridge Street Tiverton Devon	835 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Westexe Sports & Social Club	Heathcoat Hall Wellbrook Street Tiverton Devon	655 yd
The Tiverton West End Bowling	Bowling Pavilion Wellbrook Street Tiverton Devon	681 yd
The Racehorse Inn	The Racehorse Inn Wellbrook Street Tiverton Devon	714 yd
White Ball Inn	8 Bridge Street Tiverton Devon	838 yd
Tiverton Rugby Football Club	Coronation Ground Bolham Road Tiverton Devon	907 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Domino Fish Bar	15 Church Street Tiverton Devon	740 yd
Nawab	10 Bridge Street Tiverton Devon	838 yd
Habanero	Habanero Takeaway 14B Bridge Street Tiverton Devon	843 yd
Best Kebab	Best Kebab 21 West-Exe South Tiverton Devon	873 yd
Daily Chef	3 Angel Terrace St Peter Street Tiverton Devon	978 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited	Kennedy Way Tiverton Devon		589 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Tiverton High School BOLHAM ROAD	grass pitches	602 yd
Westexe Recreation Ground Queen Street	grass pitches	712 yd
Tiverton Rugby Football Club 1 LADYSMEAD 1 LADYSMEAD BOLHAM ROAD	grass pitches	717 yd
Tiverton Town Football Club 1 LADYSMEAD 1 LADYSMEAD BOLHAM ROAD	grass pitches	717 yd
Petroc College (Mid Devon Campus) BOLHAM ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	824 yd
Heathcoat Primary School BROAD LANE	grass pitches	873 yd
Exe Valley Leisure Centre EXE VALLEY LEISURE CENTRE EXE VALLEY LEISURE CENTRE BOLHAM ROAD	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts	889 yd
The Willows Health & Fitness Fore Street	health and fitness suite	1,021 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	20.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	20.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	20.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	28.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	27.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	38.44 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	38.44 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	5.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	5.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	6.42 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.