Sandymere Road is in Northam, Bideford and in Torridge district. EX39 1EY is located in the Northam 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 Sandymere Road, Northam, Bideford, EX39 1EY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX39 1DP, EX39 1EL, EX39 1DR, EX39 1JW, EX39 1JL, EX39 1DN, EX39 1DW, EX39 1EJ, EX39 1AR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EX39 1EY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 50.8% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 47.8% | 49.2% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 28.2% | 30.4% | 2.2% | 37.9% | -7.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50% | 41.4% | -8.6% | 44.2% | -2.8% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.1% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 18.6% | 8.4% | 9.1% | 9.5% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 8.6% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.7% | 35% | -5.7% | 48.4% | -13.4% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 34.1% | 4.2% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 18.1% | 15.4% | -2.7% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 9.7% | 12.1% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 8.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.3% | 21.4% | -15.9% | 18.2% | 3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 11.7% | -4.8% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.6% | 17.1% | 6.5% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 8.9% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 18.1% | 7.2% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.8% | 21% | 5.2% | 33.8% | -12.8% |
| Other | 4.2% | 1.8% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.2% | 98.2% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 16.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 98.5% 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 | 97.9% | 98.5% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 15.3% |
| European Union | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 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 | 97.6% | 98.5% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 15.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -8.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.1% | 76.7% | -13.6% |
| No passport held | 36.9% | 13.5% | 23.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.9% | 37.2% | 15.7% |
| Christian | 36.6% | 46.2% | -9.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.4% | 6.0% | 3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sandymere Road was 35.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.4% lower than the Appledore average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sandymere Road has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Appledore and the 90th lowest crime rate of 211 local areas in Torridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.5%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Keverne Sandymere Road, Bideford, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £243,500 | 2024-12-19 | £237,385 |
| 3 Sandymere Road, Bideford, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2023-12-13 | £180,615 |
| 3 Sandymere Road, Bideford, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £147,000 | 2018-11-16 | £184,229 |
| St Keverne Sandymere Road, Bideford, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2018-06-08 | £203,627 |
| 3 Sandymere Road, Bideford, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2015-11-27 | £198,687 |
The percentage of retired residents living in EX39 1EY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 88 |
| Full-Time Employee | 44 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 104 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 | 264 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Appledore School Richmond Road , Appledore EX39 1PF | 3out of 4 | 1,811 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School Chanters Road , EX39 2QN | 3out of 4 | 2,138 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Croft School Coronation Road , EX39 3DE | 2out of 4 | 3,558 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bideford College Abbotsham Road , EX39 3AR | 2out of 4 | 3,146 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsley School Northdown Road , EX39 3LY | - not rated | 2,575 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memories Restaurant | 8 Fore Street, Northam | 287 yd | |
| Par Dining | Royal North Devon Golf Club, Westward Ho! | 857 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Lion | 36 Cross Street, Northam | 266 yd | |
| Kingsley Inn | 11 Fore Street, Northam | 271 yd | |
| Royal North Devon Golf Club | Westward Ho!, Bideford | 857 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsburg | 3 The Square, Northam | 172 yd | |
| Seahorse Fish And Chips | 17 Cross Street, Northam | 266 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costcutter | 4 - 6 The Square, Northam | 176 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Torridge Pool BENSON DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 497 yd |
| Northam Lions Football Club NORTHAM FOOTBALL FIELD NORTHAM FOOTBALL FIELD BENSON DRIVE | grass pitches | 591 yd |
| Sandymere Sports Centre Sandymere Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 608 yd |
| Royal North Devon Golf Club GOLF LINKS ROAD | golf | 735 yd |
| Kingsley Indoor Bowls Club EDWARDS DRIVE | indoor bowls | 759 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 | 4.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 4.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 4.5% |
| 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 | 56.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.74 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.74 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.