Whitegates is in Combe Martin, Ilfracombe and in North Devon district. EX34 0BB is located in the Combe Martin electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Devon. This postcode has been in use since 2002-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Whitegates, Combe Martin, Ilfracombe, EX34 0BB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX34 0AU, EX34 0AT, EX34 0AS, EX34 0AY, EX34 0AR, EX34 0AX, EX34 0AP, EX34 0AW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EX34 0BB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% 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 | 55.6% | 53.1% | -2.5% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 44.4% | 46.9% | 2.5% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
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 | 24.8% | 24.8% | 0.0% | 37.9% | -13.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.5% | 49.6% | -6.9% | 44.2% | 5.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 4.2% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 12.2% | 2.4% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 8.4% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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 | 46.2% | 47.9% | 1.7% | 48.4% | -0.5% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 33.5% | 2.2% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 17.4% | 13.7% | -3.7% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 3.5% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 18.7% | 13.8% | -4.9% | 18.2% | -4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 11.7% | -5.0% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.7% | 20.4% | 1.7% | 13.4% | 7.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 7.9% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 17.5% | 3.7% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.4% | 26.7% | 4.3% | 33.8% | -7.1% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.1% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.6% | 97.9% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 16.5% |
In this area, 96.2% 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 | 97.6% | 96.2% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 96.2% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.4% | 76.7% | 4.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 17.5% | 13.5% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.6% | 37.2% | 10.4% |
| Christian | 44.8% | 46.2% | -1.4% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whitegates was 48.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.7% higher than the Combe Martin average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Whitegates has the 5th highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Combe Martin and the 123rd highest crime rate of 313 local areas in North Devon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.8%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Whitegates, Ilfracombe, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2025-07-16 | £323,077 |
| 7 Whitegates, Ilfracombe, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £387,500 | 2022-05-13 | £408,577 |
| 5 Whitegates, Ilfracombe, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2020-02-06 | £289,800 |
| 4 Whitegates, Ilfracombe, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2018-07-10 | £341,213 |
| 6 Whitegates, Ilfracombe, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £242,000 | 2017-09-22 | £321,391 |
EX34 0BB 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.
| Retired | 68 |
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Combe Martin Primary School Hangman Path , Combe Martin EX34 0DF | 3out of 4 | 535 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Berrynarbor Church of England Primary School Berrynarbor , EX34 9SE | 4out of 4 | 1,597 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Fowler Holidays | Combe Martin Beach Holiday Parc, Woodlands | 261 yd | |
| TD Catering | Combe Martin Beach Holiday Parc, Woodlands | 261 yd | |
| Harbour Cafe | 3 Borough Road, Combe Martin | 313 yd | |
| The Dolphin Bar And Bistro | Seaside, Combe Martin | 325 yd | |
| Tides In and Out Cafe & Takeaway | Castaway Cafe, Borough Road | 344 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snooker Club | Combe Martin Institute, King Street | 419 yd | |
| Pack o' Cards | Pack Of Cards, High Street | 989 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 | 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 36.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 49.86 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 49.86 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 8.8 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.