Railway Cottages is in Halwill Junction, Beaworthy and in West Devon district. EX21 5XP is located in the Broadheath electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Torridge and West Devon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Railway Cottages, Halwill Junction, Beaworthy, EX21 5XP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX21 5UA, EX21 5XY, EX21 5XL, EX21 5XX, EX21 5US, EX21 5XR, EX21 5XW, EX21 5TY, EX21 5TG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EX21 5XP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 50.7% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 47.6% | 49.3% | 1.7% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of EX21 5XP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 23% | 24.1% | 1.1% | 37.9% | -13.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.6% | 53.2% | -1.4% | 44.2% | 9.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 11% | 9.8% | -1.2% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 9.3% | 8.5% | -0.8% | 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 | 54.3% | 39.6% | -14.7% | 48.4% | -8.8% |
| Good health | 27.4% | 38.8% | 11.4% | 33.6% | 5.2% |
| Fair health | 12% | 14.2% | 2.2% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 5.3% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 22%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.1% | 20.1% | -4.0% | 18.2% | 1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 13.7% | -0.4% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.6% | 13.7% | -7.9% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 5.8% | 0.6% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 21.1% | 9.1% | 16.9% | 4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.6% | 22% | 2.4% | 33.8% | -11.8% |
| Other | 3.4% | 3.5% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.9% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.5% | 98.9% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 17.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 96.6% 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 | 97.3% | 96.6% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.1% | 96.6% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.7% | 76.7% | -1.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 23.8% | 13.5% | 10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35% | 37.2% | -2.2% |
| Christian | 57.9% | 46.2% | 11.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Railway Cottages was 53.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.4% higher than the Broadheath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Railway Cottages has the 5th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Broadheath and the 73rd highest crime rate of 211 local areas in Torridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.6%.
Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% 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 Railway Cottages, Beaworthy, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2007-07-06 | £219,022 |
| 1 Railway Cottages, Beaworthy, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £67,500 | 2001-03-07 | £237,622 |
| 2 Railway Cottages, Beaworthy, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £69,950 | 2001-01-19 | £253,459 |
The percentage of retired residents living in EX21 5XP 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 | 99 |
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Education | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halwill Community Primary School Dreybury Lane , Halwill EX21 5XU | 3out of 4 | 542 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Junction Inn | Halwill Junction, Beaworthy | 167 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karen's Kitchen | 5 Stationfields, Halwill Junction | 93 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Halwill Junction Playing Field | grass pitches | 273 yd |
| Halwill Primary School | grass pitches | 885 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.