Area Analysis Mid Devon, South West

EX5 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the EX5 postcode area.

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Population

26,577

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 45,117 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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8/10
family_restroomFamily
8/10
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2/10
workEmployment
9/10
diversity_3Diversity
2/10
paymentsAffluence
5/10
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3/10
homeHome Ownership
6/10
trending_upInvestment
9/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 70% owner-occupation and average age 44, EX5 has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 17.0% year-on-year.

home £392,710 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

EX5 is a postcode district in Mid Devon, South West, covering 1104 active and 177 retired postcodes.

The largest share of EX5 (29%) is characterised by a rural commuter area popular with professional households, alongside a quiet farming community with strong rural roots and older residents (10%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes EX5 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in EX5 are around £392k, up 17.0% year-on-year. Safety: Crime across EX5 is moderate at 95 per 1,000 residents, broadly in line with similar urban districts. Figures vary considerably by individual street. An average age of 44 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full EX5 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.1%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1185
Anti-social behaviour382
Criminal damage and arson262
Public order180
Other theft176

school Local Schools

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Clyst St Mary Primary School

Good175 pupils
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Newton St Cyres Primary School

Good117 pupils
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Whimple Primary School

Good132 pupils
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Brampford Speke Church of England Primary School

Good67 pupils
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St Martin's CofE Primary & Nursery School

Good459 pupils
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Silverton Church of England Primary School

Good115 pupils
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Stoke Canon Church of England Primary School and Pre-School

Good78 pupils
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Thorverton Church of England Primary School

Good86 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

10 nearby
  • The Exeter Inn
  • Briar House
  • Culm Vale Country House
  • Eastcote Luxury Guest House
  • Grange Court Hotel
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

30 nearby
  • Belluno
  • Broadclyst Social Club
  • Cranberry Farm
  • Crossways Tavern
  • Duke Of York Inn
  • + 25 more
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Retailers - Other

28 nearby
  • Betsy Joy's Cakes And Bakes
  • Castle Brake Holiday Park Shop
  • D J Haggett Butchers Ltd
  • Devon Scone Company
  • Greendale Farm Shop And Deli
  • + 23 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

29 nearby
  • Cafe at BBC
  • Mad Man Grill Restaurant
  • ABM Catering Limited
  • Bernaville Nurseries
  • Cafe At 143
  • + 24 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Southern Co-operative Ltd
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Cafe Rosa
  • Central
  • Greendale Fish & Chips
  • Little China
  • Seamasters Fish And Chips Ltd
  • + 3 more