Castle Heights is in Lynton and in North Devon district. EX35 6JD is located in the Lynton & Lynmouth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Devon. This postcode has been in use since 2004-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Castle Heights, Lynton, EX35 6JD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX35 6JA, EX35 6EE, EX35 6AF, EX35 6HY, EX35 6AQ, EX35 6AY, EX35 6ED, EX35 6AA, EX35 6AL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EX35 6JD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 51.3% | -1.8% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 46.9% | 48.7% | 1.8% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 | 31.4% | 31.2% | -0.2% | 37.9% | -6.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45% | 40.4% | -4.6% | 44.2% | -3.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 4.4% | 3.7% | 0.3% | 4.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 13.6% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 4.5% |
| Widowed | 10% | 8.5% | -1.5% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
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 | 44.1% | 39.7% | -4.4% | 48.4% | -8.7% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 36.5% | -1.0% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 17.1% | 4.6% | 12.7% | 4.4% |
| Bad health | 5% | 6.1% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 19.6% | 17.1% | -2.5% | 18.2% | -1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 11.4% | -5.4% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 13% | -4.9% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 6.6% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 14.2% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.6% | 33.5% | 4.9% | 33.8% | -0.3% |
| Other | 3.2% | 4.1% | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 96.6% | 98.6% | 2.0% | 81.4% | 17.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 91.3% 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% | 91.3% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 6.4% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.8% | 91.9% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 5.5% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0.6% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.2% | 76.7% | -0.5% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 18.3% | 13.5% | 4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.6% | 37.2% | 5.4% |
| Christian | 49.3% | 46.2% | 3.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Castle Heights was 33.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.6% lower than the Combe Martin average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Castle Heights has the 9th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Combe Martin and the 129th lowest crime rate of 313 local areas in North Devon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.6%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Castle Heights, Lynton, Devon Other, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2025-03-05 | £357,591 |
| 13 Castle Heights, Lynton, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £337,000 | 2024-10-30 | £326,694 |
| 14 Castle Heights, Lynton, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2024-04-10 | £309,025 |
| 5 Castle Heights, Lynton, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £257,500 | 2023-11-17 | £240,553 |
| 24 Castle Heights, Lynton, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2023-09-29 | £278,899 |
EX35 6JD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% 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.
EX35 6JD 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in EX35 6JD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 96 |
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Self-Employed | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Other | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 51 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynton Church of England Primary School Market Street , EX35 6AF | 3out of 4 | 97 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Picnic Box | 1 Imperial Buildings, Castle Hill | 107 yd | |
| Old Coach House Tea Rooms | Church Hill, Lynton | 166 yd | |
| Horizon Coffee Company | Market Hall, Market Street | 174 yd | |
| The Old Bank | Church Steps, Church Hill | 176 yd | |
| A Little Of What You Fancy | Queen Street, Lynton | 196 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Queens | 8 Queen Street, Lynton | 197 yd | |
| The Cottage Inn | Lynton, Devon | 867 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Spicy Mare | 9 Queen Street, Lynton | 181 yd | |
| Exmoor Bake House | 3 Lynmouth Street, Lynmouth | 236 yd | |
| 1-2 Cliff Railway Road | Lee Road, Lynton | 315 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Holman Park LONGMEAD | grass pitches | 903 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 | 39.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 39.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 39.4% |
| 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 | 71.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.