Irsha Street is in Appledore, Bideford and in Torridge district. EX39 1RY 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 Irsha Street, Appledore, Bideford, EX39 1RY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX39 1RR, EX39 1SQ, EX39 1RP, EX39 1RS, EX39 1RW, EX39 1RN, EX39 1RT, EX39 1RU, EX39 1RX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EX39 1RY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 51% | 1.8% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 50.8% | 49% | -1.8% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 33.8% | 25.9% | -7.9% | 37.9% | -12.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.8% | 49.4% | 10.6% | 44.2% | 5.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.8% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 15.9% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 6.8% |
| Widowed | 11.3% | 5.9% | -5.4% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 39.6% | 42.7% | 3.1% | 48.4% | -5.7% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 30.2% | -5.1% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 16.6% | 19.8% | 3.2% | 12.7% | 7.1% |
| Bad health | 8% | 6.8% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 22.5% | 16.9% | -5.6% | 18.2% | -1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 8.7% | -2.6% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 14% | -3.5% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 7% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 20.9% | 11.5% | 16.9% | 4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.3% | 29.7% | -1.6% | 33.8% | -4.1% |
| Other | 3.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.3% | 99.5% | 3.2% | 81.4% | 18.1% |
In this area, 97.9% 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 | 95.7% | 97.9% | 2.2% | 83.2% | 14.7% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 97.9% | 2.2% | 83.2% | 14.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.4% | 76.7% | 3.7% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 19.1% | 13.5% | 5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49% | 37.2% | 11.8% |
| Christian | 43.3% | 46.2% | -2.9% |
| Other religion | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Irsha Street was 92.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.4% higher than the Appledore average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Irsha Street has the 7th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Appledore and the 31st highest crime rate of 211 local areas in Torridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.1%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hettys Haven, 88 Irsha Street, Bideford, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2025-07-17 | £310,363 |
| 4 Quayside House Irsha Street, Bideford, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2025-01-10 | £153,365 |
| 137 Irsha Street, Bideford, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2024-11-08 | £474,444 |
| 116 Irsha Street, Bideford, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2024-07-01 | £571,613 |
| 4 Quayside House Irsha Street, Bideford, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2024-05-09 | £145,133 |
EX39 1RY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in EX39 1RY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 64 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Full-Time Employee | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appledore School Richmond Road , Appledore EX39 1PF | 3out of 4 | 728 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Instow Community Primary and Pre-School Rectory Lane , Instow EX39 4LU | 3out of 4 | 2,153 yd | Foundation 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 | 2,201 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 | 2,303 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School Chanters Road , EX39 2QN | 3out of 4 | 3,927 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 5,302 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 | 4,739 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Street Kitchen | 25 Market Street, Appledore | 408 yd | |
| The Yard Appledore | 5 Market Street, Appledore | 473 yd | |
| Appledore Flame Factory | 9 The Quay, Appledore | 479 yd | |
| The Coffee Cabin | 22 The Quay, Appledore | 479 yd | |
| The Boathouse | Marine Parade, Instow | 1,056 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal George | Irsha Street, Appledore | 2 yd | |
| Beaver Inn Appledore Ltd | The Beaver Inn, 85 Irsha Street | 67 yd | |
| The Champ | 5 Meeting Street, Appledore | 339 yd | |
| The Royal Hotel | Royal Hotel, Bude Street | 466 yd | |
| Appledore Hall | 1 New Quay Street, Appledore | 708 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| GJ's Pancake Bar | 3 Meeting Street, Appledore | 339 yd | |
| Sylvesters Fish And Chip Shop | 3 Meeting Street, Appledore | 339 yd | |
| Royal Plaice | The Royal Plaice, 8 Market Street | 474 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 | 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% |
| Median download speed | 48.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 47.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 71.91 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 71.91 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.