Area Analysis West Devon, South West

EX21 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the EX21 postcode area.

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Population

4,621

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 40,150 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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10/10
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10/10
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1/10
workEmployment
5/10
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5/10
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4/10
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1/10
homeHome Ownership
10/10
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4/10
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Area Character

EX21 is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 80% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (49) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 16.3% year-on-year.

home £362,333 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

EX21 is a postcode district in West Devon, South West, covering 280 active and 31 retired postcodes.

The largest share of EX21 (44%) is characterised by a working countryside area — farms, fields and close-knit local communities, alongside a rural area with a significant number of older people in rented flats (20%). This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes EX21 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in EX21 are around £362k, up 16.3% year-on-year. Safety: Crime across EX21 is moderate at 63 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 EX21 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.4%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 1%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences159
Anti-social behaviour37
Criminal damage and arson28
Other theft26
Public order18

school Local Schools

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Ashwater Primary School

Good27 pupils
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Halwill Community Primary School

Good94 pupils
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Shebbear Community School

Good69 pupils
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Black Torrington Church of England Primary School

Outstanding17 pupils
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Highampton Community Primary School

Outstanding27 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Hay Meadow Farm
  • Retreats For You
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Karen's Kitchen
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Anglers Paradise
  • Kingslakes Holidays Ltd
  • Reforge Retreat
  • The Black River Inn
  • The Devil Stone Inn
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Ashwater Village Shop
  • Junction Corner News
  • Sheepwash Community Post Office And Stores
  • South View Stores