EX22 6BE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Penrose Gardens, 0.1km from Holsworthy in Holsworthy. Administratively it sits within Holsworthy ward and the Torridge and West Devon constituency.
For renters and young professionals, EX22 6BE offers 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. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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. Property: With prices averaging £170k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for EX22 6BE are sourced from Output Area E00102802 (shared with 32 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PENROSE GARDENS, EX22 6BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENROSE GARDENS, EX22 6BE.
293
42
£ 38,700 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX22 6BE 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.
Area Character
EX22 6BE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 32% 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 EX22 6BE. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 127,500
5 sales · Mean £ 126,400
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX22 6BE 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.
school Local Schools
Holsworthy Community College
Holsworthy Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Ford0.1 km
- Holsworthy Theatre0.2 km
- Natures Way0.1 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
- BP Holsworthy SF Connect0.5 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Golden Fleece0.0 km
- Magpie Royal British Legion0.5 km
- Old Market Inn0.1 km
- Rydon Inn0.9 km
- Holsworthy AFC Canteen0.5 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Cousins Corner Cafe0.0 km
- Moon Hare0.0 km
- Filter Through0.1 km
- Indian Ocean0.1 km
- Posh Totties Tea Room & Cafe0.1 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative (Food)0.0 km
- Waitrose Limited0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- China Kitchen0.0 km
- Crisp And Dry0.1 km
- Food On The Go0.1 km
- Country Dairy And Kitchen0.0 km
- K J's0.0 km
train Transport Links
Bus Stops
- Bodmin Street Church0.1 km
- Bodmin Street Church opp0.1 km
- Croft Road0.1 km
- Library0.2 km
- HATS Theatre0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: EX226BE · Data under Open Government Licence