Sentry Corner is in Bideford and in Torridge district. EX39 4BW is located in the Bideford East 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 Sentry Corner, Bideford, EX39 4BW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX39 4BS, EX39 4BY, EX39 4BT, EX39 4BN, EX39 4BU, EX39 4BL, EX39 4BX, EX39 4EY, EX39 4AZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding EX39 4BW has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents 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 | 50.9% | 50% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 49.1% | 50% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 32.6% | 30.4% | -2.2% | 37.9% | -7.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.8% | 48% | 5.2% | 44.2% | 3.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 15.9% | 12.8% | -3.1% | 9.1% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 4.4% | -1.7% | 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 | 38.8% | 49.8% | 11.0% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 29.1% | -8.7% | 33.6% | -4.5% |
| Fair health | 16.9% | 14.7% | -2.2% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 5.4% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 0.9% | -1.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 20.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.4% | 20.1% | -5.3% | 18.2% | 1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.8% | 12.2% | -8.6% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.7% | 22% | 2.3% | 13.4% | 8.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 7.1% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.2% | 15% | -0.2% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.5% | 20.1% | 10.6% | 33.8% | -13.7% |
| Other | 3.8% | 3.5% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.4% | 97.9% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 16.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 95.2% 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 | 98.8% | 95.2% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.4% | 95.8% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73% | 76.7% | -3.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 24% | 13.5% | 10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.3% | 37.2% | 13.1% |
| Christian | 41.3% | 46.2% | -4.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sentry Corner was 84.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.1% higher than the Bideford East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sentry Corner has the 11th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Bideford East and the 44th highest crime rate of 211 local areas in Torridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Sentry Corner, Bideford, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2023-08-01 | £200,204 |
| 1 Sentry Corner, Bideford, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2020-11-20 | £217,949 |
| 7 Sentry Corner, Bideford, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £159,950 | 2019-02-15 | £195,369 |
| 1 Sentry Corner, Bideford, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £166,000 | 2017-04-07 | £226,031 |
| 23 Sentry Corner, Bideford, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2017-03-10 | £219,241 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East-the-Water Community Primary School Mines Road , EX39 4BZ | 3out of 4 | 337 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Croft School Coronation Road , EX39 3DE | 2out of 4 | 1,337 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School Chanters Road , EX39 2QN | 3out of 4 | 1,525 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Church of England (Aided) Junior School Seaview Road , Morwenna Park EX39 1EL | 3out of 4 | 3,702 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Church of England (VA) Infant and Nursery School Jackets Lane , Northam EX39 1HT | 3out of 4 | 3,873 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 1,901 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 | 1,926 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number Eight | 49 Torrington Street, Bideford | 597 yd | |
| NIC Services Group | Tesco, Manteo Way | 610 yd | |
| Mr Chips | 6 The Quay, Bideford | 912 yd | |
| Otters | 9 The Quay, Bideford | 912 yd | |
| Wings | The Wings Hall, Lower Meddon Street | 913 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pollyfield Community Association | Pollyfield Community Centre, Avon Road | 145 yd | |
| Blacksmiths Arms | 23 Torrington Street, Bideford | 597 yd | |
| Kings Arms | 7 The Quay, Bideford | 912 yd | |
| Bideford Rugby Club | King George V Playing Fields, Chanters Road | 977 yd | |
| White Hart Inn | Queen Street, Bideford | 1,000 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Of The Water | 2 Barnstaple Street, Bideford | 587 yd | |
| Silver Bridge House | 21 Barnstaple Street, Bideford | 587 yd | |
| MS Oldenburg | Bideford Quay Facility, The Quay | 877 yd | |
| Lamoon Thai Kitchen | The Quay, Bideford | 958 yd | |
| Roll Britannia | Ground Floor, 2 Jubilee House | 990 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Manteo Way, East The Water | 610 yd | |
| Co-operative (Food) | 62 Mill Street, Bideford | 1,027 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pollyfield (Sham Siro) East The Water | cycling, grass pitches | 183 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 | 61.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 61.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 61.5% |
| 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 75.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.