EX21 5EF is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.1km 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 5EF offers 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 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 £360k.
Census 2021 statistics for EX21 5EF are sourced from Output Area E00102780 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EX21 5EF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EX21 5EF.
365
50
£ 41,800 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX21 5EF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
EX21 5EF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 72% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX21 5EF. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 360,000
2 sales · Mean £ 360,000
Semi-Detached
£ 173,000
1 sales · Mean £ 173,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)
EX21 5EF 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.
school Local Schools
Ashwater Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Ashwater Village Shop0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Village Inn0.1 km
train Transport Links
Bus Stops
- Church0.1 km
- Church0.1 km
- Shelter0.1 km
- Shelter0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: EX215EF · Data under Open Government Licence