Veale Close is in Hatherleigh, Okehampton and in West Devon district. EX20 3NB is located in the Hatherleigh electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Central Devon. This postcode has been in use since 1991-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Veale Close, Hatherleigh, Okehampton, EX20 3NB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX20 3JW, EX20 3LR, EX20 3LB, EX20 3LA, EX20 3NX, EX20 3QW, EX20 3LP, EX20 3GZ, EX20 3SN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EX20 3NB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.3% | 51.3% | -2.0% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 46.7% | 48.7% | 2.0% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 | 31.1% | 32.4% | 1.3% | 37.9% | -5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43% | 42.1% | -0.9% | 44.2% | -2.1% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 4.2% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 15.4% | 16.2% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 7.1% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 5.1% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 | 41.1% | 36.1% | -5.0% | 48.4% | -12.3% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 37.2% | 1.0% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 15% | 18.8% | 3.8% | 12.7% | 6.1% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 7.1% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 16.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.6% | 22.7% | -4.9% | 18.2% | 4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.8% | 19% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 9.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 14.8% | -2.7% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 6.5% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 18.1% | 6.3% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.2% | 16.7% | 3.5% | 33.8% | -17.1% |
| Other | 5.3% | 2.3% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 98.3% | 98.1% | -0.2% | 81.4% | 16.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
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 | 98.6% | 98.5% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 15.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.6% | 98.5% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 15.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 9.8% | -9.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.2% | 76.7% | -11.5% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 34.5% | 13.5% | 21.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.4% | 37.2% | 12.2% |
| Christian | 45.3% | 46.2% | -0.9% |
| Other religion | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Veale Close was 132.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 441.3% higher than the Bridestowe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Veale Close has the 2nd highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Bridestowe and the 12th highest crime rate of 177 local areas in West Devon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 66.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.6%.
Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4A Veale Close, Okehampton, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £94,000 | 2020-11-17 | £101,824 |
| 2A Veale Close, Okehampton, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £97,500 | 2016-08-26 | £115,926 |
| 1 Veale Close, Okehampton, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2016-08-17 | £211,088 |
| 4D Veale Close, Okehampton, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £83,500 | 2014-06-02 | £107,925 |
| 4D Veale Close, Okehampton, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £87,500 | 2008-01-21 | £95,987 |
EX20 3NB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
EX20 3NB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 62 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hatherleigh Community Primary School South Street , Hatherleigh EX20 3JB | 3out of 4 | 753 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highampton Community Primary School Highampton , EX21 5LE | 4out of 4 | 5,132 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Market Steet Cafe | 1 Market Street, Hatherleigh | 856 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The George | 5 Market Street, Hatherleigh | 869 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hatherleigh Fish Bar | The Cafe, 9 Bridge Street | 835 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Hatherleigh Co-op, 24 Bridge Street | 764 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hatherleigh Cricket Club HOLSWORTHY ROAD | grass pitches | 411 yd |
| Hatherleigh Primary School SOUTH STREET | grass pitches | 700 yd |
| Hatherleigh Town Football Club Okehampton Road | grass pitches | 836 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 39.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 46.81 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 46.81 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.