Chapples Square, Tiverton, EX16 6QH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EX16 6QH is primarily male, with 54.5% 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	47.8%	45.5%	-2.3%	51.0%	-5.5%
Male	52.2%	54.5%	2.3%	49.0%	5.5%

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 area around EX16 6QH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	44.1%	49%	4.9%	37.9%	11.1%
Married: Opposite sex	34.6%	27.8%	-6.8%	44.2%	-16.4%
Married: Same sex	2.2%	0%	-2.2%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	4.8%	3.5%	-1.3%	2.2%	1.3%
Divorced	11.8%	17.3%	5.5%	9.1%	8.2%
Widowed	2.6%	2.4%	-0.2%	6.1%	-3.7%

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	49.3%	41.2%	-8.1%	48.4%	-7.2%
Good health	34.2%	40.2%	6.0%	33.6%	6.6%
Fair health	13.6%	12.1%	-1.5%	12.7%	-0.6%
Bad health	2.7%	5.9%	3.2%	4.0%	1.9%
Very bad health	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	1.2%	-0.5%

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	16.2%	17.3%	1.1%	18.2%	-0.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	19.5%	14.1%	-5.4%	9.6%	4.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.5%	14.5%	-5.0%	13.4%	1.1%
Apprenticeship	5.1%	6.7%	1.6%	5.3%	1.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.3%	19.6%	5.3%	16.9%	2.7%
Degree or Similar	16.5%	26.3%	9.8%	33.8%	-7.5%
Other	8.8%	1.6%	-7.2%	2.8%	-1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.8% 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)
Bangladeshi	1.2%	1%	-0.2%	1.1%	-0.1%
Chinese	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	3.1%	-2.8%
Other Asian	1.2%	1%	-0.2%	1.6%	-0.6%
Mixed White and African	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	96.8%	95.8%	-1.0%	81.4%	14.4%
Other	0%	1.3%	1.3%	1.6%	-0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 85.3% 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	84.1%	85.3%	1.2%	83.2%	2.1%
European Union	11.2%	9.5%	-1.7%	6.1%	3.4%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
Africa	0.6%	1.3%	0.7%	2.7%	-1.4%
Middle East and Asia	2.7%	2%	-0.7%	5.6%	-3.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	1.3%	0.7%	1.3%	0.0%
Oceania	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	83.5%	85.3%	1.8%	83.2%	2.1%
10+ Years	4.7%	4.6%	-0.1%	9.8%	-5.2%
5-10 Years	6.2%	3.9%	-2.3%	2.9%	1.0%
2-5 Years	2.4%	5.6%	3.2%	2.2%	3.4%
Less than 2 years	3.2%	0.7%	-2.5%	1.9%	-1.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	64.5%	76.7%	-12.2%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Portugal	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Poland	3.6%	1.3%	2.3%
Romania	1.6%	0.9%	0.7%
Other EU countries	2.3%	1.5%	0.8%
Other Europe	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
South and Eastern Africa	1.3%	0.2%	1.1%
Eastern Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Southern Asia	0.7%	1.2%	-0.5%
South-East Asia	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
Central and South America	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	23.5%	13.5%	10.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	57.4%	37.2%	20.2%
Christian	33.8%	46.2%	-12.4%
Buddhist	1%	0.5%	0.5%
Hindu	0.3%	1.7%	-1.4%
Muslim	1%	6.5%	-5.5%
Other religion	1.6%	0.6%	1.0%
Not answered	4.9%	6.0%	-1.1%

Safety

Is Chapples Square Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chapples Square was 268.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.8% higher than the Tiverton Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Chapples Square has the 6th highest crime rate of 42 local areas in Tiverton Castle and the 7th highest crime rate of 261 local areas in Mid Devon .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 110.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.8%.

🔎 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 6QH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above 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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 8/10 (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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very 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 - 10/10 (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) - 7/10 (above 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) - 4/10 (below average )
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 Chapples Square are based on 11 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 Chapples Square, Tiverton, EX16 6QH

Estimated Average Property Prices for EX16 6QH

Average Price
£131,965

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£131,965

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Chapples Square

Average Price
£152,976

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£152,976

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Chapples SquareStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1 Chapples Square, Tiverton, Devon Terraced, an established residential building	£135,000	2023-08-10	£127,340
5 Chapples Square, Tiverton, Devon Terraced, an established residential building	£138,000	2022-06-01	£135,956
1 Chapples Square, Tiverton, Devon Terraced, an established residential building	£123,500	2019-06-14	£155,376
4 Chapples Square, Tiverton, Devon Terraced, an established residential building	£97,500	2018-03-09	£121,842
1 Chapples Square, Tiverton, Devon Terraced, an established residential building	£98,000	2017-08-04	£123,629

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for EX16 6QH

Employment

EX16 6QH 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	114
Part-Time Employee	37
Retired	26
Self-Employed	25
Long-Term Sick or disabled	19
Looking after home or family	12
Other	8
Unemployed	8
Student (economically inactive)	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	37
Manufacturing	30
Accommodation and food service activities	28
Human health and social work activities	18
Construction	17
Education	15
Other	14
Administrative and support service activities	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Transport and storage	5
Information and communication	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Real estate activities	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Castle Primary School Barrington Street , EX16 6QR	3out of 4	227 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
St John's Catholic Primary School Melbourne Street , EX16 5LB	2out of 4	740 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Heathcoat Primary School Broad Lane , EX16 5HE	3out of 4	814 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Two Moors Primary School Cowleymoor Road , EX16 6HH	3out of 4	910 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Wilcombe Primary School Lazenby Road , Wilcombe EX16 4AL	3out of 4	1,415 yd	Academy converter	Yes	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	855 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	955 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
Blundell's School Blundell's Road , EX16 4DN	- not rated	1,479 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Blundell's Preparatory School Milestones House , Blundells Road EX16 4NA	- not rated	2,133 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
Ponte Vecchio	Ponte Vecchio 33 - 35 Bampton Street Tiverton Devon	58 yd
1939/Tomato	1 William Street Tiverton Devon	64 yd
Mumbai Kitchen	Mumbai Kitchen 46 - 48 Bampton Street Tiverton Devon	76 yd
Erin's Sweet Treats	Erins Sweet Treats 58 Bampton Street Tiverton Devon	90 yd
Cafe Licious	11 Market Walk Bampton Street Tiverton Devon	106 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tiverton Constitutional Club	31 Bampton Street Tiverton Devon	42 yd
The White Horse Inn	White Horse 12 Gold Street Tiverton Devon	166 yd
Barley Mow	97 Barrington Street Tiverton Devon	168 yd
Remedies Bar	9 Gold Street Tiverton Devon	180 yd
St Peters Institute	Masonic Hall 27 Castle Street Tiverton Devon	196 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Domino's Pizza	Dominos Pizza 2 William Street Tiverton Devon	75 yd
Bodrum Pizza Kebab House	Bodrum 52 Bampton Street Tiverton Devon	78 yd
Friars Tuck	Friars Tuck 56 Bampton Street Tiverton Devon	89 yd
Sorriso	10 Market Walk Tiverton Devon	142 yd
Subway	9 Bampton Street Tiverton Devon	154 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Marks & Spencer Simply Foods	Marks & Spencers Simply Food Phoenix Lane Tiverton Devon	301 yd
Tesco	Blundell's Road Tiverton Devon	647 yd
Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited	Kennedy Way Tiverton Devon	690 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
The Castle Primary School BARRINGTON STREET	grass pitches	198 yd
The Willows Health & Fitness Fore Street	health and fitness suite	306 yd
Mid Devon Indoor Bowls Centre CHAPEL STREET	indoor bowls	544 yd
Amory Park 9 LEEWAY COTTAGES 9 LEEWAY COTTAGES	cycling, grass pitches	628 yd
Tiverton Rugby Football Club 1 LADYSMEAD 1 LADYSMEAD BOLHAM ROAD	grass pitches	632 yd
Tiverton Town Football Club 1 LADYSMEAD 1 LADYSMEAD BOLHAM ROAD	grass pitches	632 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	730 yd
Westexe Recreation Ground Queen Street	grass pitches	833 yd
Heathcoat Primary School BROAD LANE	grass pitches	835 yd
Horsdon Park HORSDEN PARK HORSDEN PARK BLUNDELLS ROAD	grass pitches	896 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	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

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%

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