Barton Tors is in Bideford and in Torridge district. EX39 4EZ 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 Barton Tors, Bideford, EX39 4EZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX39 4HA, EX39 4EY, EX39 4BS, EX39 4BP, EX39 4BL, EX39 4GH, EX39 4DF, EX39 4HF, EX39 4BW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EX39 4EZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% 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 | 48.7% | 53.1% | 4.4% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 51.3% | 46.9% | -4.4% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
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 | 37.7% | 35.3% | -2.4% | 37.9% | -2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.6% | 33% | -5.6% | 44.2% | -11.2% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 14.9% | 20.1% | 5.2% | 9.1% | 11.0% |
| Widowed | 7% | 8.5% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
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 | 51% | 46.8% | -4.2% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 33% | 0.7% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 13.1% | 1.5% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 5.4% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 21.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.6% | 25.6% | 1.0% | 18.2% | 7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 10.3% | -6.4% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.7% | 10.8% | -8.9% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 7.2% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 22.4% | 11.0% | 16.9% | 5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.7% | 21.1% | 4.4% | 33.8% | -12.7% |
| Other | 4.8% | 2.7% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% 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% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 98.4% | 98.1% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 16.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
In this area, 99.4% 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 | 99.4% | 99.4% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 16.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.4% | 99.4% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 16.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 9.8% | -9.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.9% | 76.7% | -9.8% |
| No passport held | 33.1% | 13.5% | 19.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.5% | 37.2% | 12.3% |
| Christian | 39.9% | 46.2% | -6.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barton Tors was 17.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.5% lower than the Bideford East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Barton Tors has the 4th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Bideford East and the 38th lowest crime rate of 211 local areas in Torridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71 Barton Tors, Bideford, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2024-07-22 | £156,339 |
| 41 Barton Tors, Bideford, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2019-05-24 | £160,795 |
| 42 Barton Tors, Bideford, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2019-04-12 | £178,661 |
| 71 Barton Tors, Bideford, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £97,000 | 2018-04-26 | £120,229 |
| 42 Barton Tors, Bideford, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2017-06-06 | £194,385 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 409 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Croft School Coronation Road , EX39 3DE | 2out of 4 | 1,288 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School Chanters Road , EX39 2QN | 3out of 4 | 1,709 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 | 3,903 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's Church of England School Abbotsham , EX39 5AP | 3out of 4 | 3,970 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,911 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 | 2,002 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 | 663 yd | |
| NIC Services Group | Tesco, Manteo Way | 807 yd | |
| Wings | The Wings Hall, Lower Meddon Street | 958 yd | |
| Mr Chips | 6 The Quay, Bideford | 1,008 yd | |
| Otters | 9 The Quay, Bideford | 1,008 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pollyfield Community Association | Pollyfield Community Centre, Avon Road | 199 yd | |
| Blacksmiths Arms | 23 Torrington Street, Bideford | 663 yd | |
| Kings Arms | 7 The Quay, Bideford | 1,008 yd | |
| The Old Foundry Venue | Chef Duet, The Old Foundry | 1,094 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Of The Water | 2 Barnstaple Street, Bideford | 724 yd | |
| Silver Bridge House | 21 Barnstaple Street, Bideford | 724 yd | |
| MS Oldenburg | Bideford Quay Facility, The Quay | 960 yd | |
| Lamoon Thai Kitchen | The Quay, Bideford | 1,074 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Manteo Way, East The Water | 807 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pollyfield (Sham Siro) East The Water | cycling, grass pitches | 124 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 29.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 28.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 47.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 47.3 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10.97 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.