West Exe North, Tiverton, EX16 5LX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EX16 5LX is primarily male, with 54% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	48.4%	46%	-2.4%	51.0%	-5.0%
Male	51.6%	54%	2.4%	49.0%	5.0%

Partnership Status

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

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	39.8%	35.8%	-4.0%	37.9%	-2.1%
Married: Opposite sex	29.9%	31.9%	2.0%	44.2%	-12.3%
Separated	4.3%	3.9%	-0.4%	2.2%	1.7%
Divorced	10.4%	12.3%	1.9%	9.1%	3.2%
Widowed	15.6%	16.2%	0.6%	6.1%	10.1%

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	35%	35.3%	0.3%	48.4%	-13.1%
Good health	37.4%	39.7%	2.3%	33.6%	6.1%
Fair health	17.1%	18.3%	1.2%	12.7%	5.6%
Bad health	9.3%	5.2%	-4.1%	4.0%	1.2%
Very bad health	1.2%	1.6%	0.4%	1.2%	0.4%

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 17.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	37%	26.5%	-10.5%	18.2%	8.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.2%	12.7%	-1.5%	9.6%	3.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.5%	19.6%	2.1%	13.4%	6.2%
Apprenticeship	2.4%	10.8%	8.4%	5.3%	5.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.4%	10.3%	-0.1%	16.9%	-6.6%
Degree or Similar	11.8%	17.2%	5.4%	33.8%	-16.6%
Other	6.6%	2.9%	-3.7%	2.8%	0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% 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)
Chinese	0%	2.8%	2.8%	0.7%	2.1%
Indian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	3.1%	-3.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
White	99.6%	96.1%	-3.5%	81.4%	14.7%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 88.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	96.7%	88.6%	-8.1%	83.2%	5.4%
European Union	2.8%	8.7%	5.9%	6.1%	2.6%
Africa	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	0%	2.4%	2.4%	5.6%	-3.2%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.5%	88.9%	-6.6%	83.2%	5.7%
10+ Years	0.4%	4.3%	3.9%	9.8%	-5.5%
5-10 Years	1.2%	1.2%	0.0%	2.9%	-1.7%
2-5 Years	0.4%	4.3%	3.9%	2.2%	2.1%
Less than 2 years	2.4%	1.2%	-1.2%	1.9%	-0.7%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	61.5%	76.7%	-15.2%
France	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Lithuania	1.2%	0.3%	0.9%
Poland	1.6%	1.3%	0.3%
Other EU countries	5.2%	1.5%	3.7%
Eastern Asia	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
No passport held	29.8%	13.5%	16.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	46.4%	37.2%	9.2%
Christian	46.8%	46.2%	0.6%
Not answered	6.7%	6.0%	0.7%

Safety

Is West Exe North Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around West Exe North was 417.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 185.2% higher than the Tiverton Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

West Exe North has the 2nd highest crime rate of 42 local areas in Tiverton Castle and the 2nd highest crime rate of 261 local areas in Mid Devon .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 205.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.1%.

🔎 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 5LX, 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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 3/10 (low )
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) - 6/10 (average )
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 West Exe North 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 West Exe North, Tiverton, EX16 5LX

Estimated Average Property Prices for EX16 5LX

Average Price
£136,043

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£185,312

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£75,197

Other
£106,964

Estimated Average Property Prices for West Exe North

Average Price
£137,226

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£186,069

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£73,894

Other
£106,618

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on West Exe NorthStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
22 West Exe North, Tiverton, Devon Other, an established residential building	£108,000	2023-04-26	£103,625
8 West Exe North, Tiverton, Devon Terraced, an established residential building	£125,000	2015-08-07	£176,069
20 West Exe North, Tiverton, Devon Terraced, an established residential building	£110,250	2008-03-31	£158,807
3 - 4 Sharlands Square, Tiverton, Devon Terraced, an established residential building	£127,100	2006-06-09	£211,464
39 West Exe North, Tiverton, Devon Terraced, an established residential building	£70,000	2005-12-23	£115,060

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for EX16 5LX

Employment

EX16 5LX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	63
Retired	48
Part-Time Employee	27
Self-Employed	15
Looking after home or family	12
Long-Term Sick or disabled	11
Other	8
Student (economically inactive)	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Unemployed	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	26
Manufacturing	22
Construction	13
Education	12
Human health and social work activities	9
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Other	8
Administrative and support service activities	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	4
Transport and storage	3
Financial and insurance activities	2
Information and communication	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St John's RC First School Melbourne Street , EX16 5LA	- not rated	326 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Heathcoat Primary School Broad Lane , EX16 5HE	2out of 4	410 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Heathcoat First School Broad Lane , EX16 5HE	- not rated	410 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St John's Catholic Primary School Melbourne Street , EX16 5LB	- not rated	422 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St John's Catholic Primary School Melbourne Street , EX16 5LB	3out of 4	422 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Tiverton School Bolham Road , EX16 6SQ	- not rated	900 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Tiverton High School Bolham Road , EX16 6SQ	- not rated	900 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Tiverton High School Bolham Road , EX16 6SQ	- not rated	913 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Heathcoat Middle School King Street , EX16 5JJ	- not rated	261 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
William Shapland Middle School Barrington Street , EX16 6QR	- not rated	657 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Elmore Middle School Cowleymoor Road , EX16 6HH	- not rated	1,318 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wilcombe Middle School Lazenby Road , Wilcombe EX16 4AL	- not rated	1,754 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
East Devon College Bolham Road , EX16 6SH	- not rated	1,086 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
ACE Tiverton Special School Orchard Way , EX16 5HB	3out of 4	570 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
Blundell's School Blundell's Road , EX16 4DN	- not rated	1,885 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Blundell's Preparatory School Milestones House , Blundells Road EX16 4NA	- not rated	2,544 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
Love from Beth	1A Bridge Street Tiverton Devon	64 yd
The Coffee Bean	12 Bridge Street Tiverton Devon	67 yd
Tiverton Almshouse Trust	Greenway Gardens Wellbrook Street Tiverton Devon	168 yd
King Street Chapel	King Street Chapel King Street Tiverton Devon	208 yd
The Great British Takeaway and Restaurant	The Great British Takeaway and Restaurant West-Exe South Tiverton Devon	277 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Racehorse Inn	The Racehorse Inn Wellbrook Street Tiverton Devon	60 yd
White Ball Inn	8 Bridge Street Tiverton Devon	67 yd
Westexe Sports & Social Club	Heathcoat Hall Wellbrook Street Tiverton Devon	141 yd
Tiverton Liberal Club	7 Angel Terrace St Peter Street Tiverton Devon	217 yd
Half Moon Inn	Fore Street Tiverton Devon	344 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Nawab	10 Bridge Street Tiverton Devon	67 yd
Domino Fish Bar	15 Church Street Tiverton Devon	77 yd
Habanero	Habanero Takeaway 14B Bridge Street Tiverton Devon	82 yd
Best Kebab	Best Kebab 21 West-Exe South Tiverton Devon	136 yd
Daily Chef	3 Angel Terrace St Peter Street Tiverton Devon	217 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Marks & Spencer Simply Foods	Marks & Spencers Simply Food Phoenix Lane Tiverton Devon		385 yd
Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited	Kennedy Way Tiverton Devon		636 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
The Willows Health & Fitness Fore Street	health and fitness suite	267 yd
Westexe Recreation Ground Queen Street	grass pitches	344 yd
Heathcoat Primary School BROAD LANE	grass pitches	382 yd
The Castle Primary School BARRINGTON STREET	grass pitches	660 yd
Tiverton Rugby Football Club 1 LADYSMEAD 1 LADYSMEAD BOLHAM ROAD	grass pitches	673 yd
Tiverton Town Football Club 1 LADYSMEAD 1 LADYSMEAD BOLHAM ROAD	grass pitches	673 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	868 yd
Tiverton High School BOLHAM ROAD	grass pitches	915 yd
Mid Devon Indoor Bowls Centre CHAPEL STREET	indoor bowls	1,036 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	56.3%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	8.3%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	56.3%

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	74 Mbit/s
Average download speed	65.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	19 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of EX16 5LX