Glenwood Drive, Roundswell, Barnstaple, EX31 3GD

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EX31 3GD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.1%	50.4%	0.3%	51.0%	-0.6%
Male	49.9%	49.6%	-0.3%	49.0%	0.6%

Partnership Status

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	19.7%	39.1%	19.4%	37.9%	1.2%
Married: Opposite sex	61.5%	48.8%	-12.7%	44.2%	4.6%
Separated	0.6%	3.7%	3.1%	2.2%	1.5%
Divorced	9.4%	5.1%	-4.3%	9.1%	-4.0%
Widowed	8.7%	3.4%	-5.3%	6.1%	-2.7%

Health

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	42.2%	60.4%	18.2%	48.4%	12.0%
Good health	36.2%	26.7%	-9.5%	33.6%	-6.9%
Fair health	16.5%	6.8%	-9.7%	12.7%	-5.9%
Bad health	4.3%	4.6%	0.3%	4.0%	0.6%
Very bad health	0.9%	1.5%	0.6%	1.2%	0.3%

Education and Qualifications

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	26.5%	13.6%	-12.9%	18.2%	-4.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.7%	11.2%	-0.5%	9.6%	1.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.9%	11.9%	-1.0%	13.4%	-1.5%
Apprenticeship	5.8%	7.8%	2.0%	5.3%	2.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.4%	22%	11.6%	16.9%	5.1%
Degree or Similar	29.1%	33.6%	4.5%	33.8%	-0.2%
Other	3.6%	0%	-3.6%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.1% 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)
Bangladeshi	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.1%	-0.4%
Indian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	3.1%	-2.4%
Pakistani	0%	1.7%	1.7%	2.7%	-1.0%
Other Asian	1.1%	1%	-0.1%	1.6%	-0.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.8%	-0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
Mixed Other	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.8%	-0.3%
White	98.6%	94.1%	-4.5%	81.4%	12.7%
Arab	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 91.6% 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	96%	91.6%	-4.4%	83.2%	8.4%
European Union	1.4%	4.4%	3.0%	6.1%	-1.7%
Africa	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.6%	3.2%	2.6%	5.6%	-2.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96%	91.6%	-4.4%	83.2%	8.4%
10+ Years	0%	4.7%	4.7%	9.8%	-5.1%
5-10 Years	0%	3.4%	3.4%	2.9%	0.5%
2-5 Years	2%	0.2%	-1.8%	2.2%	-2.0%
Less than 2 years	2%	0%	-2.0%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	77%	76.7%	0.3%
Ireland	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%
France	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
Italy	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Lithuania	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Poland	0.2%	1.3%	-1.1%
Other EU countries	2.5%	1.5%	1.0%
Southern Asia	1%	1.2%	-0.2%
North America and the Caribbean	1%	0.3%	0.7%
No passport held	16.7%	13.5%	3.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	58.2%	37.2%	21.0%
Christian	32.4%	46.2%	-13.8%
Buddhist	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Hindu	1.7%	1.7%	0.0%
Muslim	2.5%	6.5%	-4.0%
Not answered	4.7%	6.0%	-1.3%

Safety

Is Glenwood Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Glenwood Drive was 31.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.0% lower than the Bickington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Glenwood Drive has the 17th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Bickington and the 116th lowest crime rate of 313 local areas in North Devon .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 240.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£44,300

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in EX31 3GD, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Glenwood Drive are based on 47 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for North Devon.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Glenwood Drive, Roundswell, Barnstaple, EX31 3GD

Estimated Average Property Prices for EX31 3GD

Average Price
£412,418

Semi-Detached
£338,764

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£428,785

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Glenwood Drive

Average Price
£419,194

Semi-Detached
£343,627

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£437,091

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Glenwood DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
8 Glenwood Drive, Barnstaple, Devon Detached, an established residential building	£366,000	2025-03-27	£362,322
2 Glenwood Drive, Barnstaple, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£327,000	2025-01-02	£338,415
9 Glenwood Drive, Barnstaple, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£324,500	2024-09-20	£332,077
6 Glenwood Drive, Barnstaple, Devon Detached, an established residential building	£475,000	2023-09-29	£446,020
5 Glenwood Drive, Barnstaple, Devon Detached, an established residential building	£376,000	2022-12-20	£362,387

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for EX31 3GD

Employment

EX31 3GD 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	126
Retired	50
Part-Time Employee	40
Self-Employed	25
Looking after home or family	19
Long-Term Sick or disabled	16
Student (economically inactive)	13
Unemployed	6
Other	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Education	24
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	23
Accommodation and food service activities	21
Human health and social work activities	19
Manufacturing	15
Construction	14
Professional, scientific and technical activities	12
Administrative and support service activities	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	5
Transport and storage	4
Other	3
Financial and insurance activities	2
Information and communication	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Roundswell Community Primary Academy Roundswell School, Claypits Road , Roundswell EX31 3WJ	- not rated	418 yd	Free schools	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Sticklepath Community Primary Academy Woodville Estate , EX31 2HH	3out of 4	1,546 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Fremington Primary School Beechfield Road , Fremington EX31 3DD	- not rated	2,572 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Holywell Church of England School Tawstock , EX31 3HZ	3out of 4	2,862 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy Abbey Road , EX31 1JU	3out of 4	3,712 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Pilton Community College Chaddiford Lane , EX31 1RB	2out of 4	3,581 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Park Community School Park Lane , EX32 9AX	2out of 4	3,583 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Petroc Old Sticklepath Hill , EX31 2BQ	- not rated	2,305 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Shoreline Academy Fishleigh Road , EX31 3UD	1out of 4	264 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Pathfield School Abbey Road , Pilton EX31 1JU	3out of 4	3,651 yd	Foundation special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Lampard Community School St John's Lane , EX32 9DD	3out of 4	4,390 yd	Foundation special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Air Extreme	2 Centurion Court, Lauder Lane	754 yd
Costa Coffee	Costa Coffe Pod, Roundswell Retail Park	781 yd
Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd	John Penrose Road, Holewater	781 yd
Caffe Pausa	Unit 1, Roundswell Retail Park	781 yd
Gardeners Delight Nursery	Roundswell, Barnstaple	869 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Old Barn Inn	Tews Lane, Bickington		1,090 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Subway	Roundswell Services, Barnstaple		863 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Aldi Stores Limited	Unit 5, Roundswell Retail Park		781 yd
Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd	Gratton Way, Roundswell		970 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Tews Lane (Queen Elizabeth Ii Playing Field) Tews Lane	grass pitches	438 yd
Inspiration Fitness NARRITA HOUSE NARRITA HOUSE FISHLEIGH ROAD	health and fitness suite	500 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	160 Mbit/s
Average download speed	223.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	30 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	34.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	115 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.