River View Close is in Colyton and in East Devon district. EX24 6PX is located in the Coly Valley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Tiverton and Honiton. This postcode has been in use since 1998-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about River View Close, Colyton, EX24 6PX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX24 6PR, EX24 6PZ, EX24 6TJ, EX24 6PJ, EX24 6RH, EX24 6PY, EX24 6AE, EX24 6QB, EX24 6PT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding EX24 6PX has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% of residents 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 | 46.7% | 48.7% | 2.0% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 53.3% | 51.3% | -2.0% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 | 27.7% | 39.5% | 11.8% | 37.9% | 1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50% | 45.5% | -4.5% | 44.2% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 8.7% | -4.1% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 4% | -3.4% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 43% | 41.8% | -1.2% | 48.4% | -6.6% |
| Good health | 38% | 35.6% | -2.4% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 14% | 18.6% | 4.6% | 12.7% | 5.9% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 2.3% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.6% | 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.
In the area around EX24 6PX this area, 29.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 16.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.4% | 29.8% | -1.6% | 18.2% | 11.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 9.4% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 16.1% | -2.5% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 8.6% | 6.5% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 16.9% | 5.7% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.8% | 16.1% | -3.7% | 33.8% | -17.7% |
| Other | 3.7% | 3.1% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| White | 100% | 99% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 17.6% |
In this area, 97.4% 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 | 99% | 97.4% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99% | 97.4% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.6% | 76.7% | -6.1% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 26.8% | 13.5% | 13.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.9% | 37.2% | -6.3% |
| Christian | 59.3% | 46.2% | 13.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.4% | 6.0% | 3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around River View Close was 45.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.3% higher than the Coly Valley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
River View Close has the 5th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Coly Valley and the 173rd highest crime rate of 480 local areas in East Devon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 River View Close, Colyton, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2023-09-11 | £349,659 |
| 4 River View Close, Colyton, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2023-08-29 | £350,688 |
| 4 River View Close, Colyton, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £242,000 | 2023-03-16 | £245,745 |
| 6 River View Close, Colyton, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2017-07-07 | £430,769 |
| 10 River View Close, Colyton, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2016-07-22 | £494,878 |
EX24 6PX area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colyton Primary Academy The Butts , West Street EX24 6NU | - not rated | 520 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seaton Primary School Valley View , EX12 2HF | 4out of 4 | 2,843 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Musbury Primary School Church Hill , Musbury EX13 8BB | 3out of 4 | 3,426 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shute Community Primary School Haddon Road , Shute EX13 7QR | 3out of 4 | 4,499 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beer Church of England Primary School Mare Lane , Beer EX12 3NB | 4out of 4 | 5,109 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colyton Grammar School Whitwell Lane , Colyford EX24 6HN | 4out of 4 | 1,010 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merchants Tea Rooms | Merchants House, Market Place | 675 yd | |
| No 1 Silver Street | 1 Silver Street, Colyton | 685 yd | |
| Colyton Takeaway Ltd | 2 Market Place, Colyton | 690 yd | |
| The Cafe At The Garden Shop | The Garden Shop, King Street | 819 yd | |
| Finn Studio | Unit 5, Umborne Bridge | 896 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pavilion | The Pavillion, Peace Memorial Playing Fields | 256 yd | |
| The Kingfisher | Dolphin Street, Colyton | 687 yd | |
| Colcombe Castle Hotel | Market Place, Colyton | 690 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Roma 77 | 2 Market Place, Colyton | 690 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Peace Memorial Playing Fields Coly Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 254 yd |
| Colyton Leisure Centre STAFFORD LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 819 yd |
| Colyton Football Club King Street | grass pitches | 1,040 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
| Median download speed | 20.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 25.77 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 25.77 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.48 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.