King Edwards View is in Tiverton and in Mid Devon district. EX16 6QJ is located in the Tiverton Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Tiverton and Honiton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about King Edwards View, Tiverton, EX16 6QJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX16 6AJ, EX16 6QL, EX16 6QN, EX16 6PR, EX16 6PS, EX16 6PU, EX16 6GD, EX16 6PX, EX16 6PT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EX16 6QJ 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% |
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 6QJ, 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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around King Edwards View 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.
King Edwards View 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%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 King Edwards View, Tiverton, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £149,000 | 2020-11-27 | £179,477 |
| 1 King Edwards View, Tiverton, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £134,600 | 2014-02-14 | £206,777 |
| 3 King Edwards View, Tiverton, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £84,500 | 2002-07-19 | £204,602 |
EX16 6QJ 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.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Primary School Barrington Street , EX16 6QR | 3out of 4 | 165 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Two Moors Primary School Cowleymoor Road , EX16 6HH | 3out of 4 | 866 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Catholic Primary School Melbourne Street , EX16 5LB | 2out of 4 | 872 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathcoat Primary School Broad Lane , EX16 5HE | 3out of 4 | 882 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilcombe Primary School Lazenby Road , Wilcombe EX16 4AL | 3out of 4 | 1,276 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiverton High School Bolham Road , EX16 6SQ | 3out of 4 | 979 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACE Tiverton Special School Orchard Way , Tiverton EX16 5HB | - not rated | 1,009 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blundell's School Blundell's Road , EX16 4DN | - not rated | 1,358 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blundell's Preparatory School Milestones House , Blundells Road EX16 4NA | - not rated | 2,015 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pho Nam | Pho Nam 8 Lowman Green Tiverton Devon | 58 yd | |
| Happy Glaze Pottery | 48 Gold Street Tiverton Devon | 73 yd | |
| Penguin Fish Bar | Penguin Fish Bar 44 - 46 Gold Street Tiverton Devon | 80 yd | |
| Frou Frou | 41 - 43 Gold Street Tiverton Devon | 109 yd | |
| Liznojan | Jacqueline Hudges 25 Gold Street Tiverton Devon | 147 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remedies Bar | 9 Gold Street Tiverton Devon | 149 yd | |
| Tiverton Constitutional Club | 31 Bampton Street Tiverton Devon | 153 yd | |
| The White Horse Inn | White Horse 12 Gold Street Tiverton Devon | 192 yd | |
| Barley Mow | 97 Barrington Street Tiverton Devon | 261 yd | |
| Half Moon Inn | Fore Street Tiverton Devon | 301 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piri Piri Chicken Takeaway | 14A Gold Street Tiverton Devon | 179 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Dominos Pizza 2 William Street Tiverton Devon | 202 yd | |
| Tiverton BBQ House | Tiverton BBQ House 9 Gold Street Tiverton Devon | 210 yd | |
| Bodrum Pizza Kebab House | Bodrum 52 Bampton Street Tiverton Devon | 216 yd | |
| Subway | 9 Bampton Street Tiverton Devon | 224 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Marks & Spencers Simply Food Phoenix Lane Tiverton Devon | 331 yd | |
| Tesco | Blundell's Road Tiverton Devon | 523 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Kennedy Way Tiverton Devon | 822 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Castle Primary School BARRINGTON STREET | grass pitches | 216 yd |
| The Willows Health & Fitness Fore Street | health and fitness suite | 382 yd |
| Mid Devon Indoor Bowls Centre CHAPEL STREET | indoor bowls | 449 yd |
| Amory Park 9 LEEWAY COTTAGES 9 LEEWAY COTTAGES | cycling, grass pitches | 528 yd |
| Tiverton Rugby Football Club 1 LADYSMEAD 1 LADYSMEAD BOLHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 755 yd |
| Tiverton Town Football Club 1 LADYSMEAD 1 LADYSMEAD BOLHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 755 yd |
| Horsdon Park HORSDEN PARK HORSDEN PARK BLUNDELLS ROAD | grass pitches | 793 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 | 830 yd |
| Two Moors Primary School COWLEYMOOR ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 872 yd |
| Heathcoat Primary School BROAD LANE | grass pitches | 924 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| 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% |
| 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 | 25.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.