Skinner Close, Tiverton, EX16 5LP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EX16 5LP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.5%	51.9%	0.4%	51.0%	0.9%
Male	48.5%	48.1%	-0.4%	49.0%	-0.9%

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 5LP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.3% 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	21.8%	24.3%	2.5%	37.9%	-13.6%
Married: Opposite sex	60%	52.3%	-7.7%	44.2%	8.1%
Separated	1.8%	2.3%	0.5%	2.2%	0.1%
Divorced	7.1%	10.4%	3.3%	9.1%	1.3%
Widowed	9.3%	10.8%	1.5%	6.1%	4.7%

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	37.8%	36.6%	-1.2%	48.4%	-11.8%
Good health	42%	38.9%	-3.1%	33.6%	5.3%
Fair health	14.9%	18.5%	3.6%	12.7%	5.8%
Bad health	3.8%	4.2%	0.4%	4.0%	0.2%
Very bad health	1.5%	1.9%	0.4%	1.2%	0.7%

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.

This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	32%	22.4%	-9.6%	18.2%	4.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.7%	8.2%	-6.5%	9.6%	-1.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.8%	16.9%	3.1%	13.4%	3.5%
Apprenticeship	8.4%	10.5%	2.1%	5.3%	5.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.9%	16.4%	7.5%	16.9%	-0.5%
Degree or Similar	18.7%	22.8%	4.1%	33.8%	-11.0%
Other	3.6%	2.7%	-0.9%	2.8%	-0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% 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)
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed Other	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.8%	0.3%
White	99.6%	98.1%	-1.5%	81.4%	16.7%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.1%	-0.1%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.5% 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	95.8%	98.5%	2.7%	83.2%	15.3%
European Union	3.4%	1.1%	-2.3%	6.1%	-5.0%
Middle East and Asia	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	5.6%	-5.6%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.8%	98.1%	2.3%	83.2%	14.9%
10+ Years	0%	1.1%	1.1%	9.8%	-8.7%
5-10 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.9%	-2.5%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	3.8%	0.4%	-3.4%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	78.4%	76.7%	1.7%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
No passport held	21.2%	13.5%	7.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	50.8%	37.2%	13.6%
Christian	40.9%	46.2%	-5.3%
Other religion	1.5%	0.6%	0.9%
Not answered	6.8%	6.0%	0.8%

Safety

Is Skinner Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Skinner Close was 20.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.6% lower than the Tiverton Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Skinner Close has the 5th lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Tiverton Castle and the 56th lowest crime rate of 261 local areas in Mid Devon .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£38,300

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in EX16 5LP, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 8/10 (high )
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) - 8/10 (high )
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 Skinner Close are based on 3 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 Skinner Close, Tiverton, EX16 5LP

Estimated Average Property Prices for EX16 5LP

Average Price
£179,357

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£179,357

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Skinner Close

Average Price
£205,150

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£205,150

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Skinner CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
8 Skinner Close, Tiverton, Devon Terraced, an established residential building	£140,000	2017-10-09	£174,485
8 Skinner Close, Tiverton, Devon Terraced, an established residential building	£154,000	2011-07-13	£236,982
8 Skinner Close, Tiverton, Devon Terraced, an established residential building	£58,500	2000-12-08	£203,983

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for EX16 5LP

Employment

EX16 5LP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 5LP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	82
Full-Time Employee	53
Part-Time Employee	29
Self-Employed	20
Long-Term Sick or disabled	14
Unemployed	6
Other	5
Student (economically inactive)	4
Looking after home or family	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	28
Manufacturing	19
Human health and social work activities	10
Construction	9
Education	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Administrative and support service activities	6
Other	6
Transport and storage	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Information and communication	1
Financial and insurance activities	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	179 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Heathcoat Primary School Broad Lane , EX16 5HE	3out of 4	617 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Castle Primary School Barrington Street , EX16 6QR	3out of 4	1,129 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Two Moors Primary School Cowleymoor Road , EX16 6HH	3out of 4	1,693 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bolham Community Primary School Bolham , EX16 7RA	3out of 4	2,220 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	812 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	751 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
Blundell's School Blundell's Road , EX16 4DN	- not rated	2,393 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Blundell's Preparatory School Milestones House , Blundells Road EX16 4NA	- not rated	3,042 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	294 yd
Tiverton Almshouse Trust	Greenway Gardens Wellbrook Street Tiverton Devon	317 yd
The Coffee Bean	12 Bridge Street Tiverton Devon	521 yd
Love from Beth	1A Bridge Street Tiverton Devon	521 yd
The Great British Takeaway and Restaurant	The Great British Takeaway and Restaurant West-Exe South Tiverton Devon	613 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Tiverton West End Bowling	Bowling Pavilion Wellbrook Street Tiverton Devon	288 yd
Westexe Sports & Social Club	Heathcoat Hall Wellbrook Street Tiverton Devon	322 yd
The Racehorse Inn	The Racehorse Inn Wellbrook Street Tiverton Devon	401 yd
White Ball Inn	8 Bridge Street Tiverton Devon	521 yd
Tiverton Liberal Club	7 Angel Terrace St Peter Street Tiverton Devon	678 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Domino Fish Bar	15 Church Street Tiverton Devon	404 yd
Habanero	Habanero Takeaway 14B Bridge Street Tiverton Devon	513 yd
Nawab	10 Bridge Street Tiverton Devon	521 yd
Best Kebab	Best Kebab 21 West-Exe South Tiverton Devon	523 yd
Daily Chef	3 Angel Terrace St Peter Street Tiverton Devon	678 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited	Kennedy Way Tiverton Devon		673 yd
Marks & Spencer Simply Foods	Marks & Spencers Simply Food Phoenix Lane Tiverton Devon		845 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Westexe Recreation Ground Queen Street	grass pitches	308 yd
Heathcoat Primary School BROAD LANE	grass pitches	468 yd
The Willows Health & Fitness Fore Street	health and fitness suite	728 yd
Tiverton Rugby Football Club 1 LADYSMEAD 1 LADYSMEAD BOLHAM ROAD	grass pitches	778 yd
Tiverton Town Football Club 1 LADYSMEAD 1 LADYSMEAD BOLHAM ROAD	grass pitches	778 yd
Tiverton High School BOLHAM ROAD	grass pitches	841 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	988 yd
The Castle Primary School BARRINGTON STREET	grass pitches	1,047 yd
Petroc College (Mid Devon Campus) BOLHAM ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	1,079 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	73.3%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	73.3%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	73.3%

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	42 Mbit/s
Average download speed	49.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.98 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.98 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	14.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of EX16 5LP