The Square is in Witheridge, Tiverton and in North Devon district. EX16 8AE is located in the Witheridge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Devon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Square, Witheridge, Tiverton, EX16 8AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX16 8DG, EX16 8AA, EX16 8AD, EX16 8DF, EX16 8AB, EX16 8EB, EX16 8AU, EX16 8AS, EX16 8AT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EX16 8AE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 52.7% | 3.3% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 50.6% | 47.3% | -3.3% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
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 | 24.6% | 30.5% | 5.9% | 37.9% | -7.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.5% | 47.8% | -9.7% | 44.2% | 3.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 8% | 9.8% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 8.5% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
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 | 48.7% | 41.8% | -6.9% | 48.4% | -6.6% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 37.1% | 7.7% | 33.6% | 3.5% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 16.3% | -0.2% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 3.3% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 28.1% | 19.8% | -8.3% | 18.2% | 1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 11.5% | 0.0% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.7% | 15.5% | -6.2% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 6% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 20% | 9.3% | 16.9% | 3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.1% | 23.3% | 3.2% | 33.8% | -10.5% |
| Other | 4% | 4% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99% 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 | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.5% | 99% | 0.5% | 81.4% | 17.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
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 | 95.3% | 97.6% | 2.3% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.8% | 97.6% | 2.8% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.9% | 76.7% | -4.8% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 26.5% | 13.5% | 13.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.8% | 37.2% | 2.6% |
| Christian | 54.1% | 46.2% | 7.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Square was 34.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.6% higher than the Bishop's Nympton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Square has the 9th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Bishop's Nympton and the 139th lowest crime rate of 313 local areas in North Devon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.3%.
Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 The Square, Tiverton, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2021-06-03 | £258,105 |
| 14 The Square, Tiverton, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £258,000 | 2021-01-15 | £306,356 |
| 6 The Square, Tiverton, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £807,500 | 2020-07-29 | £1,022,349 |
| Wheelwrights Cottage, 9 The Square, Tiverton, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2018-08-29 | £272,238 |
| Church View House, 17 The Square, Tiverton, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £207,000 | 2018-05-18 | £299,000 |
EX16 8AE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
EX16 8AE 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in EX16 8AE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 126 |
| Full-Time Employee | 106 |
| Self-Employed | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Witheridge Church of England Primary Academy Fore Street , Witheridge EX16 8AH | 3out of 4 | 588 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Worlington Primary School East Worlington , EX17 4TS | 3out of 4 | 3,185 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Petite Bouchee | 19 The Square, Witheridge | 68 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitre Inn | 2 The Square, Witheridge | 60 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Witheridge Sports Field Fore Street | grass pitches | 520 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 | 92.6% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 77.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 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.