Stanwell Hill, Westward Ho, Bideford, EX39 1AE

Overview of EX39 1AE

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Stanwell Hill is in Westward Ho, Bideford and in Torridge district. EX39 1AE is located in the Westward Ho! electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Torridge and West Devon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.

StreetScan combines information about Stanwell Hill, Westward Ho, Bideford, EX39 1AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: EX39 1HE, EX39 1AG, EX39 1AQ, EX39 1AF, EX39 1JR, EX39 1JA, EX39 1JB, EX39 1XG, EX39 1BL.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EX39 1AE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.3%	51.4%	0.1%	51.0%	0.4%
Male	48.7%	48.6%	-0.1%	49.0%	-0.4%

Partnership Status

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	27.3%	23.2%	-4.1%	37.9%	-14.7%
Married: Opposite sex	32.1%	47%	14.9%	44.2%	2.8%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.1%	1.1%
Separated	3.7%	4.8%	1.1%	2.2%	2.6%
Divorced	23.5%	13.7%	-9.8%	9.1%	4.6%
Widowed	13.4%	10.1%	-3.3%	6.1%	4.0%

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	39.2%	40.4%	1.2%	48.4%	-8.0%
Good health	32.2%	34.3%	2.1%	33.6%	0.7%
Fair health	24.1%	18.5%	-5.6%	12.7%	5.8%
Bad health	4.5%	3.9%	-0.6%	4.0%	-0.1%
Very bad health	0%	2.8%	2.8%	1.2%	1.6%

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	26.2%	17.4%	-8.8%	18.2%	-0.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.7%	10.8%	0.1%	9.6%	1.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.5%	10.2%	-5.3%	13.4%	-3.2%
Apprenticeship	5.3%	9.6%	4.3%	5.3%	4.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.2%	16.2%	6.0%	16.9%	-0.7%
Degree or Similar	27.3%	35.9%	8.6%	33.8%	2.1%
Other	4.8%	0%	-4.8%	2.8%	-2.8%

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)
Indian	0.5%	0.6%	0.1%	3.1%	-2.5%
Black African	0%	0.6%	0.6%	2.5%	-1.9%
Mixed White and African	1%	0%	-1.0%	0.4%	-0.4%
White	98.5%	98.3%	-0.2%	81.4%	16.9%
Other	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.6%	-1.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.5% 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	96.5%	95.5%	-1.0%	83.2%	12.3%
European Union	2.5%	0.6%	-1.9%	6.1%	-5.5%
Rest of Europe	0%	1.7%	1.7%	0.8%	0.9%
Africa	0.5%	1.7%	1.2%	2.7%	-1.0%
Middle East and Asia	0.5%	0.6%	0.1%	5.6%	-5.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96%	95.5%	-0.5%	83.2%	12.3%
10+ Years	0%	2.2%	2.2%	9.8%	-7.6%
5-10 Years	0%	0.6%	0.6%	2.9%	-2.3%
2-5 Years	0.5%	1.7%	1.2%	2.2%	-0.5%
Less than 2 years	3.5%	0%	-3.5%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	81.5%	76.7%	4.8%
No passport held	18.5%	13.5%	5.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	40.4%	37.2%	3.2%
Christian	50.6%	46.2%	4.4%
Buddhist	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Hindu	0.6%	1.7%	-1.1%
Jewish	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Sikh	0.6%	0.9%	-0.3%
Other religion	2.2%	0.6%	1.6%
Not answered	4.5%	6.0%	-1.5%

Safety

Is Stanwell Hill Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stanwell Hill was 26.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.2% lower than the Appledore average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Stanwell Hill has the 15th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Appledore and the 65th lowest crime rate of 211 local areas in Torridge .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.6%.

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Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£41,900

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in EX39 1AE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 6/10 (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 - 9/10 (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 - 6/10 (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 - 8/10 (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 - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 8/10 (high )
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 - 5/10 (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) - 5/10 (average )
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) - 5/10 (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 Stanwell Hill are based on 2 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Torridge.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Stanwell Hill, Westward Ho, Bideford, EX39 1AE

Estimated Average Property Prices for EX39 1AE

Average Price
£587,478

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£587,478

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Stanwell Hill

Average Price
£548,568

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£548,568

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Stanwell HillStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Upper Lodge Stanwell Hill, Bideford, Devon Detached, an established residential building	£378,000	2014-02-27	£566,664
Upper Lodge Stanwell Hill, Bideford, Devon Detached, an established residential building	£357,000	2009-11-13	£530,472

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for EX39 1AE

Employment

EX39 1AE 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 EX39 1AE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 49% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	82
Full-Time Employee	31
Self-Employed	15
Part-Time Employee	13
Other	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Unemployed	4
Student (economically inactive)	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Looking after home or family	1

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	22
Manufacturing	11
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	10
Construction	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Education	7
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Other	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Information and communication	2
Transport and storage	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Real estate activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Administrative and support service activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Margaret's Church of England (Aided) Junior School Seaview Road , Morwenna Park EX39 1EL	3out of 4	1,813 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St George's Church of England (VA) Infant and Nursery School Jackets Lane , Northam EX39 1HT	3out of 4	1,838 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Helen's Church of England School Abbotsham , EX39 5AP	3out of 4	2,806 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School Chanters Road , EX39 2QN	3out of 4	2,875 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Appledore School Richmond Road , Appledore EX39 1PF	3out of 4	3,482 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bideford College Abbotsham Road , EX39 3AR	2out of 4	3,009 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kingsley School Northdown Road , EX39 3LY	- not rated	2,579 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Woolly Surfer	35 - 37 Nelson Road, Westward Ho!	317 yd
Westward Ho Baptist Church	Westward Ho! Baptist Church, Nelson Drive	325 yd
The Drift Restaurant	Golf Links Road, Westward Ho!	457 yd
Moran's Restaurant And Bar	Golf Links Road, Westward Ho!	457 yd
Rock Pool Cafe	2 Golf Links Road, Westward Ho!	457 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Village Inn Pub	The Village Inn, Youngaton Road	217 yd
Waterfront Inn	Golf Links Road, Westward Ho!	457 yd
Fairway Buoy	Golf Links Road, Westward Ho!	513 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hong Kong Diner	34 Nelson Road, Westward Ho!	325 yd
Nice Ice Cream Parlour	Golf Links Road, Westward Ho!	457 yd
Atlantic Bay Fish And Chips	Golf Links Road, Westward Ho!	457 yd
Slipway Takeaway	Carousel Amusements, Westbourne Terrace	557 yd
Julies Ice Cream Parlour	Carousel Amusements, Westbourne Terrace	557 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	Tesco Stores Limited, Golf Links Road		451 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Bideford Littleham And Westward Ho! Cricket Club THE PAVILION THE PAVILION PEBBLERIDGE ROAD	grass pitches	678 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	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%

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