What is the population of EX21 5BG?

The population for the EX21 5BG area is approximately 176 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis West Devon, South West

EX21 5BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EX21 5BG.

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

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Population

176

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 47,000 /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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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10/10

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10/10

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1/10

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3/10

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2/10

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6/10

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1/10

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9/10

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3/10

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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates EX21 5BG — age 50, 88% ownership, 12% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 5BG is a mixed residential area located 1.0km from Germansweek in West Devon. Administratively it sits within Bridestowe ward and the Torridge and West Devon constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Census 2021 statistics for EX21 5BG are sourced from Output Area E00102913 (shared with 14 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 5BG. The average age is 49.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%

Asian / British Asian0.6%

Black / African / Caribbean0.6%

Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

45%Active

FT: 32%

Unemployed: 3%

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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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Train Stations

Okehampton15.6 km