How much do houses cost in EX21 5BZ?

The average property price in EX21 5BZ is currently around £352k.

What is the population of EX21 5BZ?

The population for the EX21 5BZ area is approximately 356 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Torridge, South West

EX21 5BZ House Prices & Local Information

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

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

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Population

356

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 41,800 /yr

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Employed

47%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10

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8/10

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1/10

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8/10

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4/10

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5/10

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8/10

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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. EX21 5BZ spans multiple life stages — average age 48, moderate ownership and renting. £352k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 35.9% year-on-year.

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

EX21 5BZ is a mixed residential area located 0.7km from Quoditch in Torridge. Administratively it sits within Broadheath ward and the Torridge and West Devon constituency.

For serious buyers, EX21 5BZ 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 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 83% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Average house prices are around £352k, down 35.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for EX21 5BZ are sourced from Output Area E00102781 (shared with 26 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 5BZ. The average age is 47.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.1%

Asian / British Asian0.3%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

47%Active

FT: 32%

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

£ 275,000

3 sales · Mean £ 309,666

school Local Schools

Ashwater Primary School

Good27 pupils1.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Okehampton19.8 km