Is EX19 8BL a safe place to live?

Yes, EX19 8BL is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 8 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of EX19 8BL?

The population for the EX19 8BL area is approximately 205 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis West Devon, South West

EX19 8BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EX19 8BL.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

205

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 43,400 /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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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10

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9/10

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1/10

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5/10

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6/10

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5/10

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1/10

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8/10

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5/10

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Area Character

EX19 8BL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 79% 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.

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

EX19 8BL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.3km from Iddesleigh in West Devon. Administratively it sits within Exbourne ward and the Central Devon constituency.

For families considering a move, EX19 8BL represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for EX19 8BL are sourced from Output Area E00102945 (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 EX19 8BL. The average age is 48.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.1%

Asian / British Asian1.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.5%

Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

45%Active

FT: 28%

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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EX19 8BL has low crime rates — 8 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 offences2

Anti-social behaviour1

Vehicle crime1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Sampford Courtenay11.2 km
Eggesford11.7 km
Portsmouth Arms12.5 km

Bus Stops

Green0.3 km