Lime Grove is in Bideford and in Torridge district. EX39 3JN 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 Lime Grove, Bideford, EX39 3JN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX39 3JL, EX39 3JQ, EX39 3JF, EX39 3JW, EX39 3LS, EX39 3JH, EX39 3RJ, EX39 3JJ, EX39 3HZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EX39 3JN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.3% | 51.9% | 3.6% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 51.7% | 48.1% | -3.6% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 34.7% | 31% | -3.7% | 37.9% | -6.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.8% | 46.6% | 2.8% | 44.2% | 2.4% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 3.9% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 10.8% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 7.8% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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 | 43.2% | 47.3% | 4.1% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 36.7% | 1.8% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 17.8% | 12.2% | -5.6% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 3.4% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 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 | 27.7% | 16.9% | -10.8% | 18.2% | -1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 13.9% | -1.0% | 9.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 19.5% | 3.8% | 13.4% | 6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 6.1% | -0.1% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 16.9% | 3.3% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.2% | 25.1% | 4.9% | 33.8% | -8.7% |
| Other | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 98.6% | 98.6% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 17.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 96.9% 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 | 98.3% | 96.9% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| European Union | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 96.9% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.3% | 76.7% | -11.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 33.7% | 13.5% | 20.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.9% | 37.2% | 20.7% |
| Christian | 32.9% | 46.2% | -13.3% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lime Grove was 38.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.0% lower than the Bideford North average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Lime Grove has the 8th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Bideford North and the 99th lowest crime rate of 211 local areas in Torridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42C Lime Grove, Bideford, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2025-04-11 | £170,233 |
| 75 Lime Grove, Bideford, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2025-01-10 | £186,078 |
| 69 Lime Grove, Bideford, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2024-04-30 | £162,339 |
| 79 Lime Grove, Bideford, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2023-11-30 | £163,691 |
| 65 Lime Grove, Bideford, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2023-07-28 | £191,807 |
EX39 3JN area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
EX39 3JN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 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 | 867 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Croft School Coronation Road , EX39 3DE | 2out of 4 | 923 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East-the-Water Community Primary School Mines Road , EX39 4BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,905 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's Church of England School Abbotsham , EX39 5AP | 3out of 4 | 2,584 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Church of England (Aided) Junior School Seaview Road , Morwenna Park EX39 1EL | 3out of 4 | 2,729 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 667 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 | 350 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sagor Tandoori Restaurant | 22 Chingswell Street, Bideford | 440 yd | |
| Cool Beans Cafe | 21 - 21A Mill Street, Bideford | 485 yd | |
| Secret Garden Cafe | 45A Mill Street, Bideford | 494 yd | |
| Rock Church Cafe | 12 Grenville Street, Bideford | 502 yd | |
| Cafe Collective | 9 Grenville Street, Bideford | 502 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robins Nest | Bideford AFC (1987) Ltd, Robins Nest Clubhouse | 394 yd | |
| The Appledore Inn | Appledore Inn, 18 Chingswell Street | 418 yd | |
| Bideford Bowling Club | Kingsley Road, Bideford | 421 yd | |
| Dexters Bar | 36 Mill Street, Bideford | 446 yd | |
| Palladium Club | The Palladium Club, Lower Gunstone | 460 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bideford AFC Supporters Club Burger Van | Bideford AFC (1987) Ltd, Robins Nest Clubhouse | 394 yd | |
| Fireaway Pizza | 25 - 26 Mill Street, Bideford | 494 yd | |
| Pizza Time | 39 Mill Street, Bideford | 494 yd | |
| The Paramount Chinese Takeaway | 22 Bridgeland Street, Bideford | 503 yd | |
| Yumee | The Pill, Kingsley Road | 541 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative (Food) | 62 Mill Street, Bideford | 565 yd | |
| Morrisons Stores | Kingsley Road, Bideford | 615 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kingsley School (Belvoir Road Site) (Closed) Belvoir Road | 241 yd | |
| Bideford Sports Ground THE CLUBHOUSE THE CLUBHOUSE KINGSLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 395 yd |
| Kingsley School NORTHDOWN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 417 yd |
| Fitness M8 Ltd (Closed) 40-41 40-41 Mill Street | health and fitness suite | 495 yd |
| Bideford College (Closed) Abbotsham Road | 514 yd | |
| Bideford Youth Centre KINGSLEY ROAD | 637 yd | |
| Bideford College ABBOTSHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 727 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields Park Lane | grass pitches | 747 yd |
| Victoria Park VICTORIA PARK VICTORIA PARK KINGSLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 784 yd |
| West Croft School CORONATION ROAD | grass pitches | 859 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 42.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 46 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 73.86 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 73.86 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 18.73 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.