Hawkridge Road is in Chivenor, Barnstaple and in North Devon district. EX31 4BB is located in the Heanton Punchardon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Devon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hawkridge Road, Chivenor, Barnstaple, EX31 4BB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding EX31 4BB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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 | 49.6% | 48.4% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 50.4% | 51.6% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 | 15.9% | 39.2% | 23.3% | 37.9% | 1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 77.9% | 49.1% | -28.8% | 44.2% | 4.9% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 4.4% | 8.7% | 4.3% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
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 (91.4%) 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 | 66.1% | 65.3% | -0.8% | 48.4% | 16.9% |
| Good health | 28.1% | 26.1% | -2.0% | 33.6% | -7.5% |
| Fair health | 4.1% | 7% | 2.9% | 12.7% | -5.7% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around EX31 4BB this area, 9.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.7% | 9.9% | -0.8% | 18.2% | -8.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 10.3% | -5.6% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 27.3% | 19.4% | -7.9% | 13.4% | 6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 4.6% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.9% | 28.5% | 12.6% | 16.9% | 11.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.6% | 25.1% | 5.5% | 33.8% | -8.7% |
| Other | 6.6% | 2.3% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 5.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Black African | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 92.3% | 87.6% | -4.7% | 81.4% | 6.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 86.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93% | 86.8% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 4.6% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 3.2% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93% | 86.6% | -6.4% | 83.2% | 3.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 6.7% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 1.3% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.4% | 76.7% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 15.6% | 13.5% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.9% | 37.2% | 18.7% |
| Christian | 35% | 46.2% | -11.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hawkridge Road was 42.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.1% higher than the Braunton East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hawkridge Road has the 21st highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Braunton East and the 146th highest crime rate of 313 local areas in North Devon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 50% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Hawkridge Road, Barnstaple, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £247,500 | 2025-09-17 | £247,500 |
| 19 Hawkridge Road, Barnstaple, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2023-11-01 | £240,201 |
| 13 Hawkridge Road, Barnstaple, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £271,000 | 2022-04-07 | £283,076 |
| 15 Hawkridge Road, Barnstaple, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2021-01-15 | £244,834 |
| 18 Hawkridge Road, Barnstaple, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2021-01-08 | £225,611 |
EX31 4BB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 120 |
| Part-Time Employee | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Retired | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 86 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Education | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southmead School Wrafton Road , EX33 2BU | 3out of 4 | 1,998 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fremington Primary School Beechfield Road , Fremington EX31 3DD | - not rated | 2,629 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caen Community Primary School Caen Street , EX33 1AD | 3out of 4 | 2,920 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsacre Primary School Greenacre , EX33 1BQ | 2out of 4 | 3,412 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roundswell Community Primary Academy Roundswell School, Claypits Road , Roundswell EX31 3WJ | - not rated | 4,301 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braunton Academy Barton Lane , EX33 2BP | 3out of 4 | 1,995 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pilton Community College Chaddiford Lane , EX31 1RB | 2out of 4 | 5,189 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Shoreline Academy Fishleigh Road , EX31 3UD | 1out of 4 | 4,770 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterside Coffee House | Chivenor Business Park, Chivenor | 465 yd | |
| The Kabin | The Old Aerodrome, Chivenor Business Park | 468 yd | |
| Officers Mess | Rmb Chivenor, Chivenor | 473 yd | |
| Junior Ranks Mess | Rmb Chivenor, Chivenor | 473 yd | |
| Chivenor Cafe | Rmb Chivenor, Chivenor | 473 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heanton Court | Tarka Inn, Heanton Punchardon | 438 yd | |
| Sergeants Mess | Rmb Chivenor, Chivenor | 473 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rm Chivenor EXE CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 221 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 | 67.4% |
| 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 | 32.6% |
| Median download speed | 32.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 35.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 73.22 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 73.22 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.