Coldharbour is in Bideford and in Torridge district. EX39 2NQ is located in the Bideford North 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 Coldharbour, Bideford, EX39 2NQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX39 2LB, EX39 2JJ, EX39 2NH, EX39 2JW, EX39 2NF, EX39 2QE, EX39 2NW, EX39 2NZ, EX39 2DE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EX39 2NQ is primarily male, with 53.6% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44% | 46.4% | 2.4% | 51.0% | -4.6% |
| Male | 56% | 53.6% | -2.4% | 49.0% | 4.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around EX39 2NQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 46.4% | 44% | -2.4% | 37.9% | 6.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.7% | 22.5% | 1.8% | 44.2% | -21.7% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 4.5% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 22.4% | 22.5% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 13.4% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 6.5% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 38.6% | 29.2% | -9.4% | 48.4% | -19.2% |
| Good health | 38.3% | 39.9% | 1.6% | 33.6% | 6.3% |
| Fair health | 19.1% | 20.2% | 1.1% | 12.7% | 7.5% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 8.6% | 5.0% | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 | 24.5% | 22.1% | -2.4% | 18.2% | 3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 14.1% | -3.2% | 9.6% | 4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.6% | 14.6% | -9.0% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 4% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.8% | 18.1% | 3.3% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.5% | 25.6% | 12.1% | 33.8% | -8.2% |
| Other | 3.8% | 1.5% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% 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 | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 96% | 95.7% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 14.3% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 95.7% 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 | 94.6% | 95.7% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 3% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.2% | 95.3% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 3.4% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 0.4% | -1.8% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.8% | 76.7% | -8.9% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 28.8% | 13.5% | 15.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.4% | 37.2% | 18.2% |
| Christian | 38.6% | 46.2% | -7.6% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Coldharbour was 142.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.4% higher than the Bideford North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Coldharbour has the 5th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Bideford North and the 16th highest crime rate of 211 local areas in Torridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 74.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 Coldharbour, Bideford, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2021-11-15 | £84,604 |
| 4 Coldharbour, Bideford, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2021-07-23 | £137,742 |
| 10 Coldharbour, Bideford, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £123,000 | 2021-06-29 | £129,842 |
| 7 Coldharbour, Bideford, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2021-06-16 | £116,119 |
| 9 Coldharbour, Bideford, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2021-01-19 | £114,171 |
| Full-Time Employee | 51 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School Chanters Road , EX39 2QN | 3out of 4 | 685 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Croft School Coronation Road , EX39 3DE | 2out of 4 | 922 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East-the-Water Community Primary School Mines Road , EX39 4BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,527 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Church of England (Aided) Junior School Seaview Road , Morwenna Park EX39 1EL | 3out of 4 | 2,798 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's Church of England School Abbotsham , EX39 5AP | 3out of 4 | 2,970 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 966 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 | 748 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cool Beans Cafe | 21 - 21A Mill Street, Bideford | 89 yd | |
| Secret Garden Cafe | 45A Mill Street, Bideford | 95 yd | |
| Sagor Tandoori Restaurant | 22 Chingswell Street, Bideford | 103 yd | |
| Prince Of India | 19 Bridgeland Street, Bideford | 109 yd | |
| Italian Kitchen | 21 Bridgeland Street, Bideford | 109 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dexters Bar | 36 Mill Street, Bideford | 57 yd | |
| The Appledore Inn | Appledore Inn, 18 Chingswell Street | 81 yd | |
| Palladium Club | The Palladium Club, Lower Gunstone | 119 yd | |
| Heavitree Arms | Mill Street, Bideford | 136 yd | |
| Bideford Conservative Club | 23 Bridgeland Street, Bideford | 146 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fireaway Pizza | 25 - 26 Mill Street, Bideford | 95 yd | |
| Pizza Time | 39 Mill Street, Bideford | 95 yd | |
| The Paramount Chinese Takeaway | 22 Bridgeland Street, Bideford | 109 yd | |
| Yumee | The Pill, Kingsley Road | 203 yd | |
| Bideford AFC Supporters Club Burger Van | Bideford AFC (1987) Ltd, Robins Nest Clubhouse | 218 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative (Food) | 62 Mill Street, Bideford | 192 yd | |
| Morrisons Stores | Kingsley Road, Bideford | 406 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness M8 Ltd (Closed) 40-41 40-41 Mill Street | health and fitness suite | 96 yd |
| Bideford Sports Ground THE CLUBHOUSE THE CLUBHOUSE KINGSLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 221 yd |
| Bideford Youth Centre KINGSLEY ROAD | 264 yd | |
| Victoria Park VICTORIA PARK VICTORIA PARK KINGSLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 499 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields Park Lane | grass pitches | 589 yd |
| Kingsley School (Belvoir Road Site) (Closed) Belvoir Road | 598 yd | |
| Bideford Rugby Football Club FINE-SCREENING PLANT FINE-SCREENING PLANT CHANTERS ROAD | grass pitches | 698 yd |
| Kingsley School NORTHDOWN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 809 yd |
| St Marys School CHANTERS ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 822 yd |
| Bideford College (Closed) Abbotsham Road | 829 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 | 35.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 21.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 35.7% |
| 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 | 69.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.