EX18 is a postcode district in North Devon, South West, covering 197 active and 25 retired postcodes.
The largest share of EX18 (42%) is characterised by a working countryside area — farms, fields and close-knit local communities, alongside a peaceful rural village — low traffic, high green space, tight community (21%). A further 12% of the district is made up of a rural area with a significant number of older people in rented flats. This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes EX18 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in EX18 are around £174k, down 45.0% year-on-year. Safety: Crime across EX18 is moderate at 94 per 1,000 residents, broadly in line with similar urban districts. Figures vary considerably by individual street. The district has a mature, established population with an average age of 49 — predominantly owner-occupied, quiet, and low-turnover.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full EX18 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
Area Analysis North Devon, South West
EX18 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the EX18 postcode area.
groups
Population3,464
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Avg Age49
payments
Avg Income£ 40,533 /yr
work
Employed46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
shieldSafety
10/10family_restroomFamily
9/10favoriteHealth
1/10workEmployment
4/10diversity_3Diversity
4/10paymentsAffluence
4/10directions_transitTransit
2/10homeHome Ownership
9/10trending_upInvestment
4/10psychology
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates EX18 — age 49, 74% ownership, 16% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 45.0% year-on-year.
home £174,750 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
White / British98.1%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.3%
Economic Activity
46%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
Violence and sexual offences151
Anti-social behaviour49
Criminal damage and arson32
Other theft24
Public order20
school Local Schools
P
Chulmleigh Primary School
Requires Improvement190 pupils
S
Chulmleigh Community College
Good726 pupils
storefront Nearby Amenities
hotel
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Fox & Hounds Country Hotel
local_bar
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Lymington Arms Ltd
- The Old Court House
- The Red Lion Hotel
restaurant
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Eggesford Crossing Cafe
- Chulmleigh Tandoori
- Golf House
- The Old Bakehouse
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Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Chulmleigh Post Office & Newsagents
- Central Convenience
- Chawleigh Village Shop
- The Chulmleigh Bakery
- The Old Dairy
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Area Profile: EX18 · Data under Open Government Licence