Postcode Analysis North Devon, South West

VILLAGE COTTAGES, EX32 0DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VILLAGE COTTAGES, EX32 0DB.

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Population

240

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 44,300 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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6/10
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1/10
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8/10
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4/10
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6/10
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2/10
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6/10
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5/10
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Area Character

EX32 0DB is an established family neighbourhood — 67% owner-occupation and an average age of 50 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

EX32 0DB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Village Cottages, 0.1km from Bishop's Tawton in Bishop's Tawton. Administratively it sits within Instow ward and the North Devon constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. 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 50 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £323k.

Census 2021 statistics for EX32 0DB are sourced from Output Area E00101888 (shared with 13 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 EX32 0DB. The average age is 49.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.6%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 323,500

1 sales · Mean £ 323,500

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

EX32 0DB has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences13
Public order2
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1

school Local Schools

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Bishops Tawton Primary School

Good170 pupils0.2 km
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Holywell Church of England School

Good96 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Chichester Arms0.1 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Tawstock Court1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Barnstaple2.7 km
  • Chapleton4.3 km
  • Umberleigh7.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Chichester Arms0.0 km
  • The Bridge0.2 km
  • New Road0.2 km
  • The Bridge0.2 km
  • New Road0.2 km