Postcode Analysis Torridge, South West

ACKLAND CLOSE, EX21 5AZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ACKLAND CLOSE, EX21 5AZ.

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

335

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 41,800 /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: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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7/10
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1/10
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7/10
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5/10
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5/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. EX21 5AZ spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 4.0% year-on-year.

home £263,388 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

EX21 5AZ is a safe, established residential area on Ackland Close, 0.1km from Shebbear in Torridge. Administratively it sits within Shebbear & Langtree ward and the Torridge and West Devon constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. 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 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £263k, down 4.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for EX21 5AZ are sourced from Output Area E00165930 (shared with 17 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 5AZ. The average age is 44.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.0%
Asian / British Asian3.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 222,000

9 sales · Mean £ 217,638

Semi-Detached

£ 211,250

2 sales · Mean £ 211,250

Detached

£ 275,000

6 sales · Mean £ 302,833

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

EX21 5AZ has low crime rates — 26 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 offences12
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime1
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Shebbear Community School

Good69 pupils0.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • South View Stores0.1 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Devil Stone Inn0.1 km

train Transport Links

Bus Stops

  • Square0.2 km
  • School0.2 km
  • School0.2 km
  • Square0.2 km