How much do houses cost in EX18 7BE?

The average property price in EX18 7BE is currently around £290k.

What is the population of EX18 7BE?

The population for the EX18 7BE area is approximately 254 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Mid Devon, South West

GOSSES COTTAGES, EX18 7BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GOSSES COTTAGES, EX18 7BE.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · updated monthly (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

254

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 43,900 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10

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7/10

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1/10

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9/10

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4/10

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5/10

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3/10

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8/10

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4/10

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Area Character

EX18 7BE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 82% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 8.6% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

EX18 7BE is a mixed residential area on Gosses Cottages, 0.2km from Four Ways in Mid Devon. Administratively it sits within Taw ward and the Central Devon constituency.

For families considering a move, EX18 7BE represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Property: Average house prices are around £290k, down 8.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for EX18 7BE are sourced from Output Area E00101636 (shared with 20 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 7BE. The average age is 46.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.2%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

49%Active

FT: 33%

Unemployed: 0%

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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

Semi-Detached

£ 260,000

2 sales · Mean £ 260,000

Detached

£ 320,500

2 sales · Mean £ 320,500

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Eggesford2.5 km
Kings Nympton3.8 km
Portsmouth Arms7.0 km