Postcode Analysis Mid Devon, South West

MACKENZIE WAY, EX16 4AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MACKENZIE WAY, EX16 4AW.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

281

cake
Avg Age

43

payments
Avg Income

£ 40,500 /yr

work
Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: EX16 4AW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

shieldSafety
4/10
family_restroomFamily
4/10
favoriteHealth
4/10
workEmployment
2/10
diversity_3Diversity
8/10
paymentsAffluence
1/10
directions_transitTransit
7/10
homeHome Ownership
3/10
trending_upInvestment
5/10
psychology

Area Character

EX16 4AW has a significant social housing presence — 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 22.2% year-on-year.

home £167,500 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

EX16 4AW is a safe, established residential area on Mackenzie Way, 0.3km from Redlands in Tiverton. Administratively it sits within Cranmore ward and the Tiverton and Honiton constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, EX16 4AW is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £167k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 22.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for EX16 4AW are sourced from Output Area E00101522 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX16 4AW. The average age is 43.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.9%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 2%
lightbulb

Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 160,000

4 sales · Mean £ 159,737

Semi-Detached

£ 130,000

1 sales · Mean £ 130,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

EX16 4AW has low crime rates — 31 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences68
Anti-social behaviour28
Criminal damage and arson12
Public order9
Other theft5

school Local Schools

P

Wilcombe Primary School

Good182 pupils0.1 km
P

Tidcombe Primary School

Good221 pupils0.5 km
P

Two Moors Primary School

Good410 pupils1.0 km
P

Castle Primary School

Good309 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Horsdon Garage0.4 km
  • Wilcombe Store0.1 km
  • B & M Retail Ltd0.9 km
  • Piccolo Pizza Co.0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Blundells School - Kitchen0.4 km
  • Canal Tea Rooms and Garden0.3 km
  • Ducks Ditty Cafe Bar0.5 km
  • The Lowman1.0 km
  • McDonalds Restaurants Ltd0.9 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • China China0.8 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Tiverton Hotel0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Elmore AFC0.6 km
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Tiverton Parkway7.8 km
  • Newton St Cyres16.2 km
  • Whimple17.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Temple Crescent0.1 km
  • Blackmore Road0.1 km
  • Lazenby Road0.1 km
  • Lazenby Road0.1 km
  • Branscombe Road0.1 km