Postcode Analysis Torridge, South West

EX22 6AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EX22 6AE.

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Population

293

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 38,700 /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: EX22 6AE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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1/10
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2/10
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2/10
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7/10
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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

EX22 6AE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 32% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

EX22 6AE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km from Holsworthy in Holsworthy. Administratively it sits within Holsworthy ward and the Torridge and West Devon constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a market squares zone — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 59% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for EX22 6AE are sourced from Output Area E00102802 (shared with 32 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 EX22 6AE. The average age is 41.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.6%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 5%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

EX22 6AE has low crime rates — 32 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences37
Shoplifting20
Other theft10
Anti-social behaviour8
Public order6

school Local Schools

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Holsworthy Community College

Good505 pupils0.3 km
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Holsworthy Church of England Primary School

Good304 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Ford0.1 km
  • Harpers Farm Supplies1.0 km
  • Holsworthy Theatre0.2 km
  • Natures Way0.1 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
  • + 6 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Golden Fleece0.1 km
  • Magpie Royal British Legion0.5 km
  • Old Market Inn0.2 km
  • Rydon Inn0.8 km
  • Holsworthy AFC Canteen0.5 km
  • + 3 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Cousins Corner Cafe0.1 km
  • Moon Hare0.1 km
  • Filter Through0.1 km
  • Indian Ocean0.1 km
  • Posh Totties Tea Room & Cafe0.1 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-operative (Food)0.1 km
  • Waitrose Limited0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • China Kitchen0.1 km
  • Crisp And Dry0.1 km
  • Food On The Go0.1 km
  • Country Dairy And Kitchen0.1 km
  • K J's0.1 km

train Transport Links

Bus Stops

  • Bodmin Street Church0.1 km
  • Bodmin Street Church opp0.1 km
  • Croft Road0.1 km
  • Library0.2 km
  • Church0.2 km