How much do houses cost in EX21 5DL?

The average property price in EX21 5DL is currently around £566k.

What is the population of EX21 5DL?

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

Postcode Analysis Torridge, South West

EX21 5DL House Prices & Local Information

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

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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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8/10

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5/10

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8/10

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Area Character

EX21 5DL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £566k, 83% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 47.1% year-on-year.

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

EX21 5DL is a mixed residential area within the EX21 district of Torridge. Administratively it sits within Broadheath ward and the Torridge and West Devon constituency.

For serious buyers, EX21 5DL is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 83% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Prices average £566k, down 47.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for EX21 5DL 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 5DL. 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

Semi-Detached

£ 307,500

4 sales · Mean £ 333,750

Detached

£ 945,000

1 sales · Mean £ 945,000