Postcode Analysis North Devon, South West

OAKLAND CLOSE, EX18 7AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAKLAND CLOSE, EX18 7AU.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

254

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Avg Age

55

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Avg Income

£ 40,900 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EX18 7AU represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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8/10
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6/10
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3/10
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5/10
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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
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9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 86% owner-occupation and an average age of 55, EX18 7AU is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £450k reflects the demand.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

EX18 7AU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Oakland Close, 0.3km from Chulmleigh in Chulmleigh. Administratively it sits within Chulmleigh ward and the North Devon constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in EX18, EX18 7AU offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 55) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 86% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £450k.

Census 2021 statistics for EX18 7AU are sourced from Output Area E00101781 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX18 7AU. The average age is 55.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.4%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 450,000

3 sales · Mean £ 491,000

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

EX18 7AU 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 offences16
Anti-social behaviour7
Public order5
Criminal damage and arson4
Other theft4

school Local Schools

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Chulmleigh Primary School

Requires Improvement190 pupils0.2 km
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Chulmleigh Community College

Good726 pupils0.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Old Court House0.2 km
  • The Red Lion Hotel0.4 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • The Old Bakehouse0.2 km
  • Golf House0.1 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Chulmleigh Post Office & Newsagents0.4 km
  • The Chulmleigh Bakery0.4 km
  • The Old Dairy0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Eggesford3.0 km
  • Kings Nympton3.3 km
  • Portsmouth Arms7.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Library0.2 km
  • Library0.2 km
  • New Health Centre0.2 km
  • New Health Centre0.2 km
  • Community College0.3 km