Moreton Drive, Bideford, EX39 3AS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EX39 3AS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53%	50.2%	-2.8%	51.0%	-0.8%
Male	47%	49.8%	2.8%	49.0%	0.8%

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 3AS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.3% 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	16%	17.3%	1.3%	37.9%	-20.6%
Married: Opposite sex	62.2%	59.3%	-2.9%	44.2%	15.1%
Separated	1.3%	0.4%	-0.9%	2.2%	-1.8%
Divorced	11.6%	13.7%	2.1%	9.1%	4.6%
Widowed	8.9%	9.3%	0.4%	6.1%	3.2%

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	38.6%	34.5%	-4.1%	48.4%	-13.9%
Good health	37.8%	41.8%	4.0%	33.6%	8.2%
Fair health	16.9%	17.7%	0.8%	12.7%	5.0%
Bad health	5.6%	5.2%	-0.4%	4.0%	1.2%
Very bad health	1.2%	0.8%	-0.4%	1.2%	-0.4%

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 18.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	25.8%	21.5%	-4.3%	18.2%	3.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.2%	12.6%	2.4%	9.6%	3.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.4%	14.8%	-1.6%	13.4%	1.4%
Apprenticeship	8.9%	9.4%	0.5%	5.3%	4.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.2%	19.3%	5.1%	16.9%	2.4%
Degree or Similar	20%	18.4%	-1.6%	33.8%	-15.4%
Other	4.4%	4%	-0.4%	2.8%	1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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)
Other Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	98.8%	100%	1.2%	81.4%	18.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.2% 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	99.2%	97.2%	-2.0%	83.2%	14.0%
European Union	0%	1.2%	1.2%	6.1%	-4.9%
Africa	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%	5.6%	-4.8%
British Overseas	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.8%	97.2%	-1.6%	83.2%	14.0%
10+ Years	0%	2.8%	2.8%	9.8%	-7.0%
5-10 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.9%	-2.9%
Less than 2 years	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	80.8%	76.7%	4.1%
No passport held	19.2%	13.5%	5.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	35.6%	37.2%	-1.6%
Christian	56.4%	46.2%	10.2%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	7.6%	6.0%	1.6%

Safety

Is Moreton Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Moreton Drive was 90.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.8% higher than the Bideford East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Moreton Drive has the 8th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Bideford East and the 33rd highest crime rate of 211 local areas in Torridge .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.6%.

🔎 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. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£38,400

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in EX39 3AS, 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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 6/10 (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 - 7/10 (above 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) - 5/10 (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 Moreton Drive are based on 7 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 Moreton Drive, Bideford, EX39 3AS

Estimated Average Property Prices for EX39 3AS

Average Price
£328,924

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£328,924

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Moreton Drive

Average Price
£300,296

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£300,296

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Moreton DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
First Moreton Lodge Moreton Drive, Bideford, Devon Detached, an established residential building	£295,000	2021-05-17	£324,615
6 Moreton Drive, Bideford, Devon Detached, an established residential building	£290,000	2014-08-08	£412,749
6 Moreton Drive, Bideford, Devon Detached, an established residential building	£257,500	2012-08-06	£389,480
Milton Bungalow Moreton Drive, Bideford, Devon Detached, an established residential building	£140,000	2010-05-21	£214,446
First Moreton Lodge Moreton Drive, Bideford, Devon Detached, an established residential building	£178,000	2008-06-27	£260,819

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for EX39 3AS

Employment

EX39 3AS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 3AS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 44% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	98
Full-Time Employee	46
Part-Time Employee	37
Self-Employed	17
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Student (economically inactive)	6
Looking after home or family	6
Other	5
Unemployed	2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	24
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Manufacturing	9
Education	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Construction	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Other	4
Transport and storage	4
Administrative and support service activities	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	3
Real estate activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Financial and insurance activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
West Croft School Coronation Road , EX39 3DE	2out of 4	951 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School Chanters Road , EX39 2QN	3out of 4	1,552 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Helen's Church of England School Abbotsham , EX39 5AP	3out of 4	1,922 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
East-the-Water Community Primary School Mines Road , EX39 4BZ	3out of 4	2,424 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	3,109 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	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	233 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	489 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	Distance
Taste	Sanctuary Restaurant, Moreton Court	453 yd
Rock Church Cafe	12 Grenville Street, Bideford	1,059 yd
Cafe Collective	9 Grenville Street, Bideford	1,059 yd
Pannier Galley Cafe	Bideford Pannier Market, Market Place	1,060 yd
Emma's Sandwich & Snack Bar	21 Butchers Row, Bideford	1,064 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
First In Last Out	27 - 28 Clovelly Road, Bideford	642 yd
Anchor	11 Honestone Street, Bideford	982 yd
Joiners Arms	6 Market Place, Bideford	1,069 yd
Palladium Club	The Palladium Club, Lower Gunstone	1,075 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Bideford College ABBOTSHAM ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	146 yd
Bideford College (Closed) Abbotsham Road		263 yd
Moreton Park (Closed) Abbotsham Road	grass pitches	351 yd
Kingsley School (Belvoir Road Site) (Closed) Belvoir Road		468 yd
Kingsley School NORTHDOWN ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	525 yd
Moreton Park PLAYING FIELD AT GRID REFERENCE 243803 126216 PLAYING FIELD AT GRID REFERENCE 243803 126216 LAUREL AVENUE	grass pitches	632 yd
West Croft School CORONATION ROAD	grass pitches	849 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	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%

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	79.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	67 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of EX39 3AS