How much do houses cost in EX21 5BP?

The average property price in EX21 5BP is currently around £490k.

What is the population of EX21 5BP?

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

Postcode Analysis West Devon, South West

EX21 5BP House Prices & Local Information

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

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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

A sought-after, premium postcode. EX21 5BP's low deprivation rank, 88% ownership, and £490k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £490k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

EX21 5BP is a mixed residential area located 0.5km from Germansweek in West Devon. Administratively it sits within Bridestowe ward and the Torridge and West Devon constituency.

For serious buyers, EX21 5BP is 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 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Prices average £490k.

Census 2021 statistics for EX21 5BP 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 5BP. 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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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 440,000

15 sales · Mean £ 482,033

Semi-Detached

£ 269,000

3 sales · Mean £ 255,666

Terraced

£ 155,000

1 sales · Mean £ 155,000

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Okehampton15.8 km

Bus Stops

War Memorial0.0 km
War Memorial0.0 km