How much do houses cost in EX21 5AP?

The average property price in EX21 5AP is currently around £385k.

What is the population of EX21 5AP?

The population for the EX21 5AP area is approximately 305 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis West Devon, South West

RAILWAY COTTAGES, EX21 5AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RAILWAY COTTAGES, EX21 5AP.

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Population

305

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 43,400 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EX21 5AP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. 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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7/10

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3/10

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3/10

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9/10

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Area Character

EX21 5AP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 88% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £385k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

EX21 5AP is a mixed residential area on Railway Cottages, 0.6km from Patchacott in West Devon. Administratively it sits within Hatherleigh ward and the Central Devon constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in EX21, EX21 5AP offers 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. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Average house prices are around £385k.

Census 2021 statistics for EX21 5AP are sourced from Output Area E00102957 (shared with 16 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 EX21 5AP. The average age is 42.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.3%

Asian / British Asian0.7%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

46%Active

FT: 29%

Unemployed: 0%

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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 385,000

1 sales · Mean £ 385,000

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Okehampton13.0 km
Sampford Courtenay16.3 km

Bus Stops

Patchacott Village0.4 km
Patchacott Village0.5 km