Postcode Analysis Torridge, South West

DOTS CLOSE, EX21 5BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOTS CLOSE, EX21 5BU.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-11 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

365

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 41,800 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: EX21 5BU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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9/10
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6/10
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1/10
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7/10
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5/10
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3/10
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1/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
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4/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates EX21 5BU — age 50, 72% ownership, 16% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 5BU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Dots Close, 0.2km from Ashwater in Torridge. Administratively it sits within Broadheath ward and the Torridge and West Devon constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in EX21, EX21 5BU offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 72% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £320k.

Census 2021 statistics for EX21 5BU are sourced from Output Area E00102780 (shared with 20 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 5BU. The average age is 50.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.9%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

£ 307,500

4 sales · Mean £ 299,625

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

EX21 5BU has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences5
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Ashwater Primary School

Good27 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Ashwater Village Shop0.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Village Inn0.2 km

train Transport Links

Bus Stops

  • Church0.2 km
  • Church0.2 km
  • Shelter0.4 km
  • Shelter0.4 km