Postcode Analysis Torridge, South West

EX21 5BL House Prices & Local Information

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

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

373

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Avg Age

46

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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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10/10
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7/10
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1/10
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5/10
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5/10
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4/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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Area Character

EX21 5BL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 78% 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 · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

EX21 5BL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.8km from Lower Moor in Torridge. Administratively it sits within Broadheath ward and the Torridge and West Devon constituency.

For families considering a move, EX21 5BL represents 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. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.



Census 2021 statistics for EX21 5BL are sourced from Output Area E00102757 (shared with 18 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 5BL. The average age is 46.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.5%

Economic Activity

46%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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train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Okehampton17.3 km