Short Close is in Bideford and in Torridge district. EX39 3QL 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 Short Close, Bideford, EX39 3QL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX39 3RB, EX39 3RS, EX39 3PE, EX39 3PY, EX39 3RF, EX39 3RP, EX39 3QY, EX39 3RG, EX39 3QX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EX39 3QL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 50.3% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 48.4% | 49.7% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 3QL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56% 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 | 21.7% | 26.2% | 4.5% | 37.9% | -11.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.8% | 56% | -3.8% | 44.2% | 11.8% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 0.4% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 9.3% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 8.1% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
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 | 42.6% | 44.6% | 2.0% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 40.4% | 35% | -5.4% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 13.3% | 2.1% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 5.1% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 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.
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 18.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.3% | 16.7% | -8.6% | 18.2% | -1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 15.1% | 1.4% | 9.6% | 5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 17.1% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 10.4% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 5.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 17.5% | 4.2% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.5% | 18.3% | -0.2% | 33.8% | -15.5% |
| Other | 5.2% | 4.8% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| White | 99% | 98.3% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 98.6% 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 | 98.1% | 98.6% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 15.4% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 98.6% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 15.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 9.8% | -9.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87% | 76.7% | 10.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.6% | 13.5% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49% | 37.2% | 11.8% |
| Christian | 45.6% | 46.2% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Short Close was 43.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.2% lower than the Bideford North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Short Close has the 10th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Bideford North and the 96th highest crime rate of 211 local areas in Torridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 4.2%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Short Close, Bideford, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £282,500 | 2024-04-26 | £279,192 |
| 8 Short Close, Bideford, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2023-10-02 | £269,149 |
| 12 Short Close, Bideford, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £248,000 | 2023-03-06 | £227,027 |
| 1 Short Close, Bideford, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2021-06-18 | £261,747 |
| 4 Short Close, Bideford, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2021-02-26 | £236,909 |
The percentage of retired residents living in EX39 3QL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 77 |
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Education | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Croft School Coronation Road , EX39 3DE | 2out of 4 | 1,463 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's Church of England School Abbotsham , EX39 5AP | 3out of 4 | 1,469 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School Chanters Road , EX39 2QN | 3out of 4 | 1,878 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East-the-Water Community Primary School Mines Road , EX39 4BZ | 3out of 4 | 2,940 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 | 3,054 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 | 747 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 | 798 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste | Sanctuary Restaurant, Moreton Court | 304 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moreton Park (Closed) Abbotsham Road | grass pitches | 385 yd |
| Moreton Park PLAYING FIELD AT GRID REFERENCE 243803 126216 PLAYING FIELD AT GRID REFERENCE 243803 126216 LAUREL AVENUE | grass pitches | 525 yd |
| Bideford College ABBOTSHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 638 yd |
| Kingsley School NORTHDOWN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 773 yd |
| Bideford College (Closed) Abbotsham Road | 785 yd | |
| Kingsley School (Belvoir Road Site) (Closed) Belvoir Road | 923 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 | 63.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.