Lower Park Road, Braunton, EX33 2HG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding EX33 2HG has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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	53.8%	49.2%	-4.6%	51.0%	-1.8%
Male	46.2%	50.8%	4.6%	49.0%	1.8%

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 vicinity of EX33 2HG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	22.5%	24.8%	2.3%	37.9%	-13.1%
Married: Opposite sex	60.4%	56.9%	-3.5%	44.2%	12.7%
Separated	1.3%	0.8%	-0.5%	2.2%	-1.4%
Divorced	7.9%	7.7%	-0.2%	9.1%	-1.4%
Widowed	7.9%	9.8%	1.9%	6.1%	3.7%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	51.7%	52%	0.3%	48.4%	3.6%
Good health	34.1%	29.4%	-4.7%	33.6%	-4.2%
Fair health	11.4%	13.9%	2.5%	12.7%	1.2%
Bad health	2.1%	4.1%	2.0%	4.0%	0.1%
Very bad health	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	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	17.1%	16.9%	-0.2%	18.2%	-1.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.2%	8.1%	-6.1%	9.6%	-1.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.5%	12.5%	-5.0%	13.4%	-0.9%
Apprenticeship	5.8%	7.7%	1.9%	5.3%	2.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.8%	19.8%	6.0%	16.9%	2.9%
Degree or Similar	27.1%	31.5%	4.4%	33.8%	-2.3%
Other	4.6%	3.6%	-1.0%	2.8%	0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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%	0.3%	0.3%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	3.1%	-2.8%
Other Asian	1.4%	0.7%	-0.7%	1.6%	-0.9%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	98.3%	98.3%	0.0%	81.4%	16.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95% 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	93.8%	95%	1.2%	83.2%	11.8%
European Union	1%	2.3%	1.3%	6.1%	-3.8%
Africa	1.7%	1%	-0.7%	2.7%	-1.7%
Middle East and Asia	2.4%	1.3%	-1.1%	5.6%	-4.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92.8%	95.9%	3.1%	83.2%	12.7%
10+ Years	1.4%	2%	0.6%	9.8%	-7.8%
5-10 Years	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	2.2%	-1.5%
Less than 2 years	3.4%	1.4%	-2.0%	1.9%	-0.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83.7%	76.7%	7.0%
Ireland	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Eastern Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
South-East Asia	1%	0.2%	0.8%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	13.9%	13.5%	0.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	41%	37.2%	3.8%
Christian	49.5%	46.2%	3.3%
Buddhist	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Not answered	8.8%	6.0%	2.8%

Safety

Is Lower Park Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lower Park Road was 34.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.1% lower than the Braunton East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Lower Park Road has the 23rd highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Braunton East and the 137th lowest crime rate of 313 local areas in North Devon .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£45,000

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in EX33 2HG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very 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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 3/10 (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 - 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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 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

Average property prices on Lower Park Road are based on 51 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 Lower Park Road, Braunton, EX33 2HG

Estimated Average Property Prices for EX33 2HG

Average Price
£484,850

Semi-Detached
£532,915

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£468,828

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Lower Park Road

Average Price
£652,324

Semi-Detached
£505,542

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£673,076

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£395,201

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Lower Park Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
6A Lower Park Road, Braunton, Devon Detached, an established residential building	£507,000	2022-10-20	£472,912
Hazeldene Lower Park Road, Braunton, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£445,000	2019-10-11	£547,024
Hazeldene Lower Park Road, Braunton, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£334,950	2012-06-22	£531,700
5A Lower Park Road, Braunton, Devon Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2006-08-24	£391,494
6A Lower Park Road, Braunton, Devon Detached, an established residential building	£322,500	2006-07-20	£532,991

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for EX33 2HG

Employment

EX33 2HG 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in EX33 2HG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	95
Full-Time Employee	67
Part-Time Employee	31
Self-Employed	27
Other	7
Looking after home or family	7
Unemployed	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Student (economically inactive)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	27
Human health and social work activities	23
Accommodation and food service activities	20
Manufacturing	15
Education	14
Construction	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Administrative and support service activities	5
Other	4
Financial and insurance activities	3
Information and communication	2
Transport and storage	2
Real estate activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Southmead School Wrafton Road , EX33 2BU	3out of 4	464 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Caen Community Primary School Caen Street , EX33 1AD	3out of 4	526 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Kingsacre Primary School Greenacre , EX33 1BQ	2out of 4	1,100 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Georgeham Church of England (VC) Primary School Putsborough Road , Georgeham EX33 1JT	4out of 4	4,884 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Fremington Primary School Beechfield Road , Fremington EX31 3DD	- not rated	4,940 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Braunton Academy Barton Lane , EX33 2BP	3out of 4	519 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Meraki Pizza Co.	Meraki Pizza Co, Exeter Road	370 yd
Squires Fish Restaurant	Exeter Road, Braunton	371 yd
Roots Braunton	1 Exeter Road, BRAUNTON	393 yd
Elliott Gallery	The Gallery, Hills View	425 yd
South Sixteen Fish & Chip Shop	South Sixteen Fish And Chip Shop, 16 South Street	462 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Braunton Venue	23 Wrafton Road, Braunton	267 yd
The George Inn	The George Hotel, Exeter Road	451 yd
Mariners Arms	40 South Street, Braunton	462 yd
Agricultural Inn	25 East Street, Braunton	540 yd
Olive Or Twist	2 Caen Street, Braunton	580 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hong Kong Chef	Exeter Road, Braunton	371 yd
W T Warren & Son	15B Caen Street, Braunton	580 yd
Cj's Sandwich Shop	27 Caen Street, Braunton	580 yd
Oasis Service Station	Exeter Road, Braunton	601 yd
Surf and Turf Fast Food	Unit 3, West Cross	723 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Co-Operative Food	Exeter Road, Braunton		371 yd
Tesco	Vellator Way, Braunton		826 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Braunton Recreation Ground Wrafton Road	grass pitches	251 yd
Southmead School WRAFTON ROAD	grass pitches	389 yd
Braunton Academy BARTON LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts	464 yd
North Devon Athletics Track Wrafton Road	athletics tracks, tennis courts	497 yd
Caen Community Primary School CAEN STREET	grass pitches, swimming pool	616 yd
Braunton Cricket Club CRICKET FIELD CRICKET FIELD FIRST FIELD LANE	grass pitches	939 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	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	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	64.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed	54.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.67 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.67 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	14.7 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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