Sandymere Road, Northam, Bideford, EX39 1EZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EX39 1EZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% 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	54%	53.2%	-0.8%	51.0%	2.2%
Male	46%	46.8%	0.8%	49.0%	-2.2%

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 EX39 1EZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66.3% 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	14.6%	5.8%	-8.8%	37.9%	-32.1%
Married: Opposite sex	66.5%	66.3%	-0.2%	44.2%	22.1%
Separated	1%	1.1%	0.1%	2.2%	-1.1%
Divorced	3.9%	8.4%	4.5%	9.1%	-0.7%
Widowed	14.1%	18.4%	4.3%	6.1%	12.3%

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	30.2%	29.6%	-0.6%	48.4%	-18.8%
Good health	36.3%	41.8%	5.5%	33.6%	8.2%
Fair health	24.2%	19.9%	-4.3%	12.7%	7.2%
Bad health	6%	8.2%	2.2%	4.0%	4.2%
Very bad health	3.3%	0.5%	-2.8%	1.2%	-0.7%

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.

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 22%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	35.4%	27.4%	-8.0%	18.2%	9.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.2%	13.4%	4.2%	9.6%	3.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	11.2%	13.4%	2.2%	13.4%	0.0%
Apprenticeship	7.3%	10.8%	3.5%	5.3%	5.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.7%	10.2%	-0.5%	16.9%	-6.7%
Degree or Similar	18%	22%	4.0%	33.8%	-11.8%
Other	8.3%	2.7%	-5.6%	2.8%	-0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.5% 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%	0.5%	0.5%	0.7%	-0.2%
Indian	0%	1%	1.0%	3.1%	-2.1%
White	100%	98.5%	-1.5%	81.4%	17.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.5% 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	97.2%	96.5%	-0.7%	83.2%	13.3%
European Union	0%	1%	1.0%	6.1%	-5.1%
Africa	0.5%	1.5%	1.0%	2.7%	-1.2%
Middle East and Asia	0%	1%	1.0%	5.6%	-4.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.3%	-0.3%
British Overseas	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.7%	96.5%	-0.2%	83.2%	13.3%
10+ Years	0%	3.5%	3.5%	9.8%	-6.3%
2-5 Years	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.8%	0%	-2.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	82.4%	76.7%	5.7%
No passport held	17.6%	13.5%	4.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	23.4%	37.2%	-13.8%
Christian	69.5%	46.2%	23.3%
Buddhist	1%	0.5%	0.5%
Hindu	0.5%	1.7%	-1.2%
Muslim	0.5%	6.5%	-6.0%
Other religion	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Not answered	4.6%	6.0%	-1.4%

Safety

Is Sandymere Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sandymere Road was 5.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.9% lower than the Appledore average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Sandymere Road has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Appledore and the 8th lowest crime rate of 211 local areas in Torridge .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£37,400

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in EX39 1EZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 5/10 (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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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) - 6/10 (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) - 6/10 (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 Sandymere Road are based on 46 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 Sandymere Road, Northam, Bideford, EX39 1EZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for EX39 1EZ

Average Price
£383,591

Semi-Detached
£626,972

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£343,027

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Sandymere Road

Average Price
£321,427

Semi-Detached
£359,334

Terraced
£210,322

Detached
£344,423

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Sandymere Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
The Fossils Sandymere Road, Bideford, Devon Detached, an established residential building	£265,000	2018-07-02	£320,430
Mayfield Sandymere Road, Bideford, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£475,000	2017-07-20	£612,128
Sharnbrook Sandymere Road, Bideford, Devon Detached, an established residential building	£290,000	2017-02-23	£378,885
Glynn Sandymere Road, Bideford, Devon Detached, an established residential building	£215,000	2014-03-17	£324,036
Sharnbrook Sandymere Road, Bideford, Devon Detached, an established residential building	£272,500	2010-10-26	£402,080

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for EX39 1EZ

Employment

EX39 1EZ 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 1EZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 76% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	144
Part-Time Employee	13
Full-Time Employee	11
Self-Employed	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Unemployed	3
Other	2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Looking after home or family	2
Student (economically inactive)	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	11
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	10
Construction	9
Manufacturing	8
Other	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Transport and storage	6
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	3
Administrative and support service activities	3
Education	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Financial and insurance activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Professional, scientific and technical activities	1
Information and communication	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	167 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	174 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Appledore School Richmond Road , Appledore EX39 1PF	3out of 4	1,822 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School Chanters Road , EX39 2QN	3out of 4	2,311 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
West Croft School Coronation Road , EX39 3DE	2out of 4	3,710 yd	Community 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	3,278 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	2,710 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	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Memories Restaurant	8 Fore Street, Northam		464 yd
Par Dining	Royal North Devon Golf Club, Westward Ho!		716 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Golden Lion	36 Cross Street, Northam	447 yd
Kingsley Inn	11 Fore Street, Northam	449 yd
Royal North Devon Golf Club	Westward Ho!, Bideford	716 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Kingsburg	3 The Square, Northam		351 yd
Seahorse Fish And Chips	17 Cross Street, Northam		447 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Costcutter	4 - 6 The Square, Northam		357 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Sandymere Sports Centre Sandymere Road	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	426 yd
Royal North Devon Golf Club GOLF LINKS ROAD	golf	555 yd
Kingsley Indoor Bowls Club EDWARDS DRIVE	indoor bowls	632 yd
Torridge Pool BENSON DRIVE	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	668 yd
Northam Lions Football Club NORTHAM FOOTBALL FIELD NORTHAM FOOTBALL FIELD BENSON DRIVE	grass pitches	759 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	58.3%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	58.3%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	58.3%

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	42.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	46.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.74 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.74 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	11.4 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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