Hughes Gardens is in Bideford and in Torridge district. EX39 3TH is located in the Bideford West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Torridge and West Devon. This postcode has been in use since 2014-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hughes Gardens, Bideford, EX39 3TH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX39 3TG, EX39 3TL, EX39 3TJ, EX39 3FP, EX39 3RF, EX39 3RB, EX39 3FS, EX39 3TF, EX39 3RG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EX39 3TH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 55.8% | 3.6% | 51.0% | 4.8% |
| Male | 47.8% | 44.2% | -3.6% | 49.0% | -4.8% |
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 | 19.3% | 14.3% | -5.0% | 37.9% | -23.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.8% | 34.7% | -24.1% | 44.2% | -9.5% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 18.4% | 7.0% | 9.1% | 9.3% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 28.6% | 20.7% | 6.1% | 22.5% |
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 (55.9%) 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 | 39.9% | 29.4% | -10.5% | 48.4% | -19.0% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 26.5% | -7.8% | 33.6% | -7.1% |
| Fair health | 21.6% | 26.5% | 4.9% | 12.7% | 13.8% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 14.7% | 12.1% | 4.0% | 10.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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.
In the area around EX39 3TH this area, 30.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.6% | 30.6% | -4.0% | 18.2% | 12.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 11.2% | 0.2% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 11.2% | -5.0% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.9% | 7.1% | -0.8% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 12.2% | -1.4% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.2% | 23.5% | 10.3% | 33.8% | -10.3% |
| Other | 3.5% | 4.1% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.6% | 100% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
In this area, 95.3% 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 | 97.4% | 95.3% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 95.3% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74% | 76.7% | -2.7% |
| No passport held | 26% | 13.5% | 12.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.1% | 37.2% | -8.1% |
| Christian | 65% | 46.2% | 18.8% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hughes Gardens was 30.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.9% lower than the Bideford East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hughes Gardens has the 10th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Bideford East and the 76th lowest crime rate of 211 local areas in Torridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.1%.
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.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Hughes Gardens, Bideford, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2022-06-10 | £384,499 |
| 4 Hughes Gardens, Bideford, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2021-08-26 | £468,304 |
| 6 Hughes Gardens, Bideford, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2021-08-10 | £415,686 |
| 3 Hughes Gardens, Bideford, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2021-04-08 | £364,555 |
| 9 Hughes Gardens, Bideford, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2021-02-18 | £308,234 |
EX39 3TH 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 3TH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 64% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 62 |
| Full-Time Employee | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Part-Time Employee | 6 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Helen's Church of England School Abbotsham , EX39 5AP | 3out of 4 | 1,363 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Croft School Coronation Road , EX39 3DE | 2out of 4 | 1,431 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School Chanters Road , EX39 2QN | 3out of 4 | 2,029 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East-the-Water Community Primary School Mines Road , EX39 4BZ | 3out of 4 | 2,978 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 | 3,268 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 | 744 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 | 935 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 | 155 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moreton Park (Closed) Abbotsham Road | grass pitches | 282 yd |
| Moreton Park PLAYING FIELD AT GRID REFERENCE 243803 126216 PLAYING FIELD AT GRID REFERENCE 243803 126216 LAUREL AVENUE | grass pitches | 322 yd |
| Bideford College ABBOTSHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 632 yd |
| Bideford College (Closed) Abbotsham Road | 821 yd | |
| Kingsley School NORTHDOWN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 926 yd |
| G4 Gym DADDON MOOR BUSINESS PARK DADDON MOOR BUSINESS PARK CLOVELLY ROAD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE | health and fitness suite | 931 yd |
| Kingsley School (Belvoir Road Site) (Closed) Belvoir Road | 1,011 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 190.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 32.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.