Is EX21 5DD a safe place to live?

Yes, EX21 5DD is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 6 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in EX21 5DD?

The average property price in EX21 5DD is currently around £367k.

What is the population of EX21 5DD?

The population for the EX21 5DD area is approximately 166 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Torridge, South West

MOUNT LANE, EX21 5DD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOUNT LANE, EX21 5DD.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-07 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

166

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 41,800 /yr

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Employed

50%

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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7/10

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3/10

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4/10

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1/10

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4/10

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1/10

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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates EX21 5DD — age 45, 47% ownership, 42% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £367k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

EX21 5DD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Mount Lane, 1.0km from Henford in Torridge. Administratively it sits within Broadheath ward and the Torridge and West Devon constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £367k.

Census 2021 statistics for EX21 5DD are sourced from Output Area E00102761 (shared with 15 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 5DD. The average age is 45.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.8%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

50%Active

FT: 30%

Unemployed: 1%

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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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home Property Prices by Type

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£ 367,500

2 sales · Mean £ 367,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-07)

EX21 5DD has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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train Transport Links

Bus Stops

Yeo Farm0.0 km
Mount Lane0.0 km