Bishops Tawton, Barnstaple, EX32 0ED

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EX32 0ED is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.4%	50.9%	-0.5%	51.0%	-0.1%
Male	48.6%	49.1%	0.5%	49.0%	0.1%

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	27.8%	28.3%	0.5%	37.9%	-9.6%
Married: Opposite sex	58.9%	49.7%	-9.2%	44.2%	5.5%
Married: Same sex	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	2%	2.1%	0.1%	2.2%	-0.1%
Divorced	6.6%	15.9%	9.3%	9.1%	6.8%
Widowed	3.3%	4.1%	0.8%	6.1%	-2.0%

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 (88.4%) 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	56.8%	59.5%	2.7%	48.4%	11.1%
Good health	28.6%	28.9%	0.3%	33.6%	-4.7%
Fair health	10.8%	8.1%	-2.7%	12.7%	-4.6%
Bad health	3.2%	1.7%	-1.5%	4.0%	-2.3%
Very bad health	0.5%	1.7%	1.2%	1.2%	0.5%

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	15.9%	15%	-0.9%	18.2%	-3.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	20.5%	8.2%	-12.3%	9.6%	-1.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.9%	14.3%	-3.6%	13.4%	0.9%
Apprenticeship	6.6%	8.2%	1.6%	5.3%	2.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.6%	20.4%	7.8%	16.9%	3.5%
Degree or Similar	21.2%	34%	12.8%	33.8%	0.2%
Other	5.3%	0%	-5.3%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.4% 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%	0.6%	0.6%	1.6%	-1.0%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.0%	-0.4%
Other Black	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.5%	0.6%
Mixed White and African	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.9%	0.2%
Mixed Other	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.8%	0.3%
White	99.5%	95.4%	-4.1%	81.4%	14.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.9% 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	98.4%	94.9%	-3.5%	83.2%	11.7%
European Union	1.1%	1.1%	0.0%	6.1%	-5.0%
Africa	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0%	1.1%	1.1%	5.6%	-4.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	1.7%	1.7%	1.3%	0.4%
Oceania	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
British Overseas	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	0.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.8%	94.9%	-2.9%	83.2%	11.7%
10+ Years	1.1%	5.1%	4.0%	9.8%	-4.7%
Less than 2 years	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	81.7%	76.7%	5.0%
Southern Asia	0.6%	1.2%	-0.6%
Central and South America	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
No passport held	17.1%	13.5%	3.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	46.3%	37.2%	9.1%
Christian	46.9%	46.2%	0.7%
Muslim	0.6%	6.5%	-5.9%
Not answered	6.3%	6.0%	0.3%

Safety

Is EX32 0ED dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around EX32 0ED was 27.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.0% lower than the Bickington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

EX32 0ED has the 14th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Bickington and the 94th lowest crime rate of 313 local areas in North Devon .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.5%.

🔎 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 EX32 0ED, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 5/10 (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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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) - 3/10 (low )
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) - 4/10 (below average )
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

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 Bishops Tawton, Barnstaple, EX32 0ED

Estimated Average Property Prices for EX32 0ED

Average Price
£393,009

Semi-Detached
£315,098

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£548,831

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales in EX32 0ED

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Nine Acres, Barnstaple, Devon Detached, an established residential building	£460,000	2020-03-27	£557,319
2 Broadlands, Barnstaple, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£190,000	2015-03-30	£284,154
Nine Acres, Barnstaple, Devon Detached, an established residential building	£394,000	2014-07-14	£595,230
1 Broadlands, Barnstaple, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£213,750	2013-06-28	£362,727
1 Broadlands, Barnstaple, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£249,950	2007-02-09	£399,920

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for EX32 0ED

Employment

EX32 0ED area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 29% 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.

EX32 0ED area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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

Self-Employed	43
Full-Time Employee	37
Retired	31
Part-Time Employee	21
Looking after home or family	8
Other	3
Unemployed	2
Student (economically inactive)	2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1

Employment Industry

Agriculture, forestry and fishing	14
Human health and social work activities	14
Construction	13
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	10
Administrative and support service activities	7
Education	6
Manufacturing	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Other	4
Financial and insurance activities	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Real estate activities	2
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bishops Tawton Primary School School Lane , Bishops Tawton EX32 0AE	3out of 4	2,359 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Landkey Community Primary Academy Bakery Way , Landkey EX32 0LJ	3out of 4	2,478 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Holywell Church of England School Tawstock , EX31 3HZ	3out of 4	3,446 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Newport Community School Primary Academy Landkey Road , Newport EX32 9BW	4out of 4	3,678 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Swimbridge Church of England Primary School Barnstaple Hill , EX32 0PJ	4out of 4	3,928 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Park Community School Park Lane , EX32 9AX	2out of 4	3,799 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	5,014 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
On Track Education Services Narita House , Fishleigh Road EX31 3UD	- not rated	3,359 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Lampard Community School St John's Lane , EX32 9DD	3out of 4	3,624 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	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Norse Hawk Activity	Horswell Farm, Bishops Tawton		14 yd
Safe Haven Exotics	Horswell Farm, Bishops Tawton		14 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near EX32 0ED postcode.

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	80.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	93.3%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	93.3%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	93.3%

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