Area Analysis North Devon, South West

EX16 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the EX16 postcode area.

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Population

33,619

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 41,038 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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5/10
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5/10
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4/10
workEmployment
6/10
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6/10
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4/10
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3/10
homeHome Ownership
5/10
trending_upInvestment
9/10
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Area Character

EX16 is an established family neighbourhood — 64% owner-occupation and an average age of 46 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £282k. Property prices are trending down 11.2% year-on-year.

home £282,168 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

EX16 is a postcode district in North Devon, South West, covering 1331 active and 268 retired postcodes.

The largest share of EX16 (30%) 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 (8%). Overall, EX16 is a varied district — different streets can feel quite different in character.

Property: Average house prices in EX16 are around £282k, down 11.2% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across EX16 at 152 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 46 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 EX16 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.1%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.1%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences2016
Anti-social behaviour894
Criminal damage and arson545
Other theft405
Public order357

school Local Schools

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East Anstey Primary School

Good34 pupils
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Halberton Primary School

Good96 pupils
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Castle Primary School

Good309 pupils
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Two Moors Primary School

Good410 pupils
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Heathcoat Primary School

Requires Improvement399 pupils
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Uplowman Church of England Primary School

Good82 pupils
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Rackenford Church of England Primary School

Good88 pupils
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Tiverton High School

Good1229 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

21 nearby
  • Ashley Court Devon
  • Brambles Bed & Breakfast
  • Angel Guest House
  • Bridge Guest House
  • Chettiscombe Barn B and B
  • + 16 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

31 nearby
  • Remedies Bar
  • Barley Mow
  • Courtenay's Real Ale Bar
  • Elmore AFC
  • Fishermans Cot Hotel
  • + 26 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

50 nearby
  • 1939/Tomato
  • Bickleigh Castle
  • Blue Velvet Bistro
  • Blue Velvet Catering LTD.
  • Blundells School - Kitchen
  • + 45 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods
  • Tesco
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • China Xpress
  • Exe Valley Pizza Co (Big Red)
  • Napoli Pizza
  • Bampton Fish Bar
  • Bampton Kebabs
  • + 12 more
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Retailers - Other

38 nearby
  • Bampton Stores
  • B & M Retail Ltd
  • Bampton Fresh
  • Banburys Ltd
  • Bawdens The Bakers Ltd
  • + 33 more