Diddywell Road is in Appledore, Bideford and in Torridge district. EX39 1NP is located in the Appledore 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 Diddywell Road, Appledore, Bideford, EX39 1NP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EX39 1NP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 51.2% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 48.6% | 48.8% | 0.2% | 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 | 23.8% | 32.1% | 8.3% | 37.9% | -5.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.8% | 49.5% | -9.3% | 44.2% | 5.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 9.7% | -1.0% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 5.6% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.9% | 48.3% | -3.6% | 48.4% | -0.1% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 34.8% | 1.4% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 13% | 3.3% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 3.5% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 17.1% | 15.7% | -1.4% | 18.2% | -2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.1% | 11.1% | -8.0% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.3% | 15% | -5.3% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 7.7% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 22.9% | 9.7% | 16.9% | 6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.1% | 25.8% | 3.7% | 33.8% | -8.0% |
| Other | 3.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| White | 98.8% | 99.6% | 0.8% | 81.4% | 18.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 97.6% 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 | 97.3% | 97.6% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| European Union | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -5.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 97.3% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.3% | 76.7% | 4.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 18.3% | 13.5% | 4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.6% | 37.2% | 16.4% |
| Christian | 43.4% | 46.2% | -2.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Diddywell Road was 45.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.4% lower than the Appledore average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Diddywell Road has the 15th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Appledore and the 91st highest crime rate of 211 local areas in Torridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garth Diddywell Road, Bideford, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2021-06-30 | £961,519 |
| Lyntor Diddywell Road, Bideford, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2013-09-20 | £461,446 |
| Lyntor Diddywell Road, Bideford, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £389,950 | 2008-07-01 | £545,801 |
| Little Poulner Diddywell Road, Bideford, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £271,000 | 2006-10-16 | £390,981 |
| Lyntor Diddywell Road, Bideford, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2002-07-10 | £499,268 |
EX39 1NP area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 117 |
| Retired | 96 |
| Part-Time Employee | 63 |
| Self-Employed | 51 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Other | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 39 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Education | 29 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appledore School Richmond Road , Appledore EX39 1PF | 3out of 4 | 716 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Church of England (VA) Infant and Nursery School Jackets Lane , Northam EX39 1HT | 3out of 4 | 945 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Church of England (Aided) Junior School Seaview Road , Morwenna Park EX39 1EL | 3out of 4 | 1,029 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School Chanters Road , EX39 2QN | 3out of 4 | 2,828 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Instow Community Primary and Pre-School Rectory Lane , Instow EX39 4LU | 3out of 4 | 3,181 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 4,097 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 | 3,526 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appledore Football Club | Marshford, Churchill Way | 413 yd | |
| Appledore Hall | 1 New Quay Street, Appledore | 1,019 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Marshford MARSHFORD MARSHFORD CHURCHILL WAY | grass pitches | 260 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 | 83.3% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.