Forches Avenue, Barnstaple, EX32 8AT

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EX32 8AT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	54.9%	53%	-1.9%	51.0%	2.0%
Male	45.1%	47%	1.9%	49.0%	-2.0%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate area around EX32 8AT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	42.9%	48.7%	5.8%	37.9%	10.8%
Married: Opposite sex	29.3%	29.2%	-0.1%	44.2%	-15.0%
Separated	1.9%	4%	2.1%	2.2%	1.8%
Divorced	15.8%	13.4%	-2.4%	9.1%	4.3%
Widowed	10.2%	4.7%	-5.5%	6.1%	-1.4%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	39%	40.9%	1.9%	48.4%	-7.5%
Good health	37.1%	35.5%	-1.6%	33.6%	1.9%
Fair health	13.8%	15.4%	1.6%	12.7%	2.7%
Bad health	7.4%	6%	-1.4%	4.0%	2.0%
Very bad health	2.7%	2.2%	-0.5%	1.2%	1.0%

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.

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 11.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	40.2%	23.8%	-16.4%	18.2%	5.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.7%	17%	-0.7%	9.6%	7.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15%	18.1%	3.1%	13.4%	4.7%
Apprenticeship	4.5%	7.9%	3.4%	5.3%	2.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.3%	18.8%	10.5%	16.9%	1.9%
Degree or Similar	10.5%	11.9%	1.4%	33.8%	-21.9%
Other	3.8%	2.5%	-1.3%	2.8%	-0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%	1.1%	-0.6%
Chinese	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.7%	-0.2%
Indian	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	3.1%	-3.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	1.3%	0.3%	-1.0%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.5%	1.4%	0.9%	0.9%	0.5%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	95.2%	96.7%	1.5%	81.4%	15.3%
Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.5% 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	95.5%	93.5%	-2.0%	83.2%	10.3%
European Union	1.3%	4.3%	3.0%	6.1%	-1.8%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	1.1%	1.6%	0.5%	5.6%	-4.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
British Overseas	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.5%	93%	-2.5%	83.2%	9.8%
10+ Years	0%	5.9%	5.9%	9.8%	-3.9%
5-10 Years	0.3%	1.1%	0.8%	2.9%	-1.8%
2-5 Years	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	3.7%	0%	-3.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	64.4%	76.7%	-12.3%
Portugal	1.4%	0.5%	0.9%
Poland	2.7%	1.3%	1.4%
No passport held	31.5%	13.5%	18.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	55.2%	37.2%	18.0%
Christian	38.6%	46.2%	-7.6%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Hindu	0.3%	1.7%	-1.4%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	0.8%	6.5%	-5.7%
Not answered	4.6%	6.0%	-1.4%

Safety

Is Forches Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Forches Avenue was 134.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 152.3% higher than the Barnstaple with Westacott average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Forches Avenue has the 6th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Barnstaple with Westacott and the 37th highest crime rate of 313 local areas in North Devon .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 60.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£41,500

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in EX32 8AT, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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) - 9/10 (very high )
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) - 9/10 (very high )
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 Forches Avenue are based on 29 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 Forches Avenue, Barnstaple, EX32 8AT

Estimated Average Property Prices for EX32 8AT

Average Price
£231,305

Semi-Detached
£274,714

Terraced
£233,414

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£206,964

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Forches Avenue

Average Price
£205,785

Semi-Detached
£257,829

Terraced
£197,947

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£207,475

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Forches AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
7 Town Court Forches Avenue, Barnstaple, Devon Terraced, an established residential building	£220,000	2025-09-26	£220,000
4 Town Court Forches Avenue, Barnstaple, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£155,000	2020-07-16	£186,825
3 Town Court Forches Avenue, Barnstaple, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property	£160,000	2017-12-19	£194,082
10 Town Court Forches Avenue, Barnstaple, Devon Terraced, a newly built property	£175,000	2017-10-06	£229,888
2 Town Court Forches Avenue, Barnstaple, Devon Semi-Detached, a newly built property	£202,500	2017-09-29	£268,933

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for EX32 8AT

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	68
Retired	47
Part-Time Employee	44
Looking after home or family	33
Long-Term Sick or disabled	24
Self-Employed	18
Unemployed	15
Student (economically inactive)	15
Other	12
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	33
Manufacturing	16
Accommodation and food service activities	14
Human health and social work activities	11
Construction	8
Administrative and support service activities	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Education	6
Transport and storage	4
Other	2
Real estate activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Professional, scientific and technical activities	1
Financial and insurance activities	1
Information and communication	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Eden Park Academy Eden Park Academy , Forches Avenue EX32 8EF	3out of 4	443 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple Chanters Hill , EX32 8DN	3out of 4	479 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ashleigh CofE Primary School Bevan Road , EX32 8LJ	2out of 4	593 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Newport Community School Primary Academy Landkey Road , Newport EX32 9BW	4out of 4	802 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Yeo Valley Primary School Derby Road , EX32 7HB	1out of 4	1,009 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	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	1,041 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Pilton Community College Chaddiford Lane , EX31 1RB	2out of 4	2,257 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	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	1,953 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Lampard Community School St John's Lane , EX32 9DD	3out of 4	843 yd	Foundation special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
On Track Education Services Narita House , Fishleigh Road EX31 3UD	- not rated	1,865 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Pathfield School Abbey Road , Pilton EX31 1JU	3out of 4	1,955 yd	Foundation special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Shoreline Academy Fishleigh Road , EX31 3UD	1out of 4	4,002 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	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
Mcdonalds Restaurant	Old Station Road, Barnstaple	218 yd
Freedom Social Projects	Freedom Centre, 1 Howard Avenue	360 yd
Snack Box	B And M Stores, Coney Avenue	529 yd
Medard House Lunch Club	Medard House, Bevan Road	633 yd
The Ganges Restaurant	87 Newport Road, Barnstaple	689 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Rising Sun	29 Newport Road, Barnstaple	700 yd
Fever and Boutique	Queen Street, Barnstaple	923 yd
The Stags Head	28 Bear Street, Barnstaple	1,032 yd
Ebberley Arms	40 Bear Street, Barnstaple	1,035 yd
The Tavern	1 Diamond Street, Barnstaple	1,056 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sonias Finest	4 Forches Avenue, Barnstaple	73 yd
Efes Kebab House & Chico's Chicken & Pizza	19 Newport Road, Barnstaple	660 yd
28 Chinese Takeaway	28 Newport Road, Barnstaple	700 yd
Hong Kong House	30 Newport Road, Barnstaple	700 yd
Yo! To Go!	Tesco, Rose Lane	735 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Lidl	Old Station Road, Barnstaple		218 yd
Tesco	Rose Lane, Barnstaple		735 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near EX32 8AT postcode.

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	76.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	80.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	150 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	150 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	30 Mbit/s

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