How much do houses cost in EX21 5BQ?

The average property price in EX21 5BQ is currently around £420k.

What is the population of EX21 5BQ?

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

Postcode Analysis West Devon, South West

EX21 5BQ House Prices & Local Information

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

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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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. EX21 5BQ spans multiple life stages — average age 50, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

EX21 5BQ is a mixed residential area located 0.3km from Germansweek in West Devon. Administratively it sits within Bridestowe ward and the Torridge and West Devon constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in EX21, EX21 5BQ offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Prices average £420k.

Census 2021 statistics for EX21 5BQ 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 5BQ. 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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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 420,000

1 sales · Mean £ 420,000

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Okehampton16.0 km

Bus Stops

War Memorial0.1 km
War Memorial0.1 km