Broadgate Close is in Braunton and in North Devon district. EX33 2EX is located in the Braunton East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Devon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Broadgate Close, Braunton, EX33 2EX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX33 2ES, EX33 2ED, EX33 1HL, EX33 2EL, EX33 2HY, EX33 2EU, EX33 2EA, EX33 1BA, EX33 2LB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding EX33 2EX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 50.2% | 49.8% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 49.8% | 50.2% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 30.4% | 30.7% | 0.3% | 37.9% | -7.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.4% | 45.4% | -4.0% | 44.2% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.9% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 10.7% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 8% | 10.2% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.9%) 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 | 54.9% | 49.8% | -5.1% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 37.1% | 5.7% | 33.6% | 3.5% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 10.5% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.1% | 14.6% | 4.5% | 18.2% | -3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 5.3% | -10.3% | 9.6% | -4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 15% | -0.2% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 7.3% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.8% | 17% | -2.8% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.8% | 39.3% | 8.5% | 33.8% | 5.5% |
| Other | 4.2% | 1.5% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.6% | 97.8% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 16.4% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 93.9% 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 | 95.6% | 93.9% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 3.5% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 93.4% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0.4% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.4% | 76.7% | 7.7% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 11.3% | 13.5% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.4% | 37.2% | 8.2% |
| Christian | 45.4% | 46.2% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 8.7% | 6.0% | 2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Broadgate Close was 62.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.2% higher than the Braunton East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Broadgate Close has the 14th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Braunton East and the 97th highest crime rate of 313 local areas in North Devon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Broadgate Close, Braunton, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2020-12-04 | £308,527 |
| 1 Broadgate Close, Braunton, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2019-05-03 | £350,906 |
| Broadgate Lodge Broadgate Close, Braunton, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £166,850 | 2015-09-02 | £233,117 |
| 1 Broadgate Close, Braunton, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2015-05-08 | £377,750 |
| 5 Broadgate Close, Braunton, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £258,000 | 2015-04-10 | £373,721 |
EX33 2EX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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.
EX33 2EX 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 | 55 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Education | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Other | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caen Community Primary School Caen Street , EX33 1AD | 3out of 4 | 268 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsacre Primary School Greenacre , EX33 1BQ | 2out of 4 | 670 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southmead School Wrafton Road , EX33 2BU | 3out of 4 | 1,131 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Georgeham Church of England (VC) Primary School Putsborough Road , Georgeham EX33 1JT | 4out of 4 | 4,213 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | 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 | 1,168 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elliott Gallery | The Gallery, Hills View | 276 yd | |
| The Siam Bistro | 10 Cross Tree Centre, Caen Street | 337 yd | |
| The Worx | 8 The Square, Braunton | 339 yd | |
| SQ Bar and Restaurant | The Square, Braunton | 339 yd | |
| New Coast Canteen | 1-3 Caen Street, Braunton | 356 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braunton Bowling Club | Chaloners Road, Braunton | 50 yd | |
| The Black Horse | 34 Church Street, Braunton | 138 yd | |
| Agricultural Inn | 25 East Street, Braunton | 179 yd | |
| Olive Or Twist | 2 Caen Street, Braunton | 356 yd | |
| The London Inn | 17 Caen Street, Braunton | 356 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| W T Warren & Son | 15B Caen Street, Braunton | 356 yd | |
| Cj's Sandwich Shop | 27 Caen Street, Braunton | 356 yd | |
| Surf and Turf Fast Food | Unit 3, West Cross | 466 yd | |
| Good Fortune | Unit 2, West Cross | 466 yd | |
| Hong Kong Chef | Exeter Road, Braunton | 526 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Food | Exeter Road, Braunton | 526 yd | |
| Tesco | Vellator Way, Braunton | 1,070 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Caen Community Primary School CAEN STREET | grass pitches, swimming pool | 284 yd |
| Braunton Recreation Ground Wrafton Road | grass pitches | 663 yd |
| Braunton Cricket Club CRICKET FIELD CRICKET FIELD FIRST FIELD LANE | grass pitches | 836 yd |
| Southmead School WRAFTON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,038 yd |
| Braunton Academy BARTON LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,087 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 | 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 48.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 72.56 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 72.56 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 18.43 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.