Postcode Analysis North Devon, South West

WEST HILL, EX33 1AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST HILL, EX33 1AR.

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Population

312

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 45,000 /yr

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Employed

43%

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.

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9/10
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9/10
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2/10
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4/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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8/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. EX33 1AR's low deprivation rank, 87% ownership, and £540k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £540k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 31.7% year-on-year.

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

EX33 1AR is a sought-after residential area on West Hill, 0.4km from Braunton in North Devon. Administratively it sits within Braunton West & Georgeham ward and the North Devon constituency.

For serious buyers, EX33 1AR is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 87% 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £540k, up 31.7% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for EX33 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00101737 (shared with 9 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 EX33 1AR. The average age is 50.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.4%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

£ 537,500

8 sales · Mean £ 547,187

Semi-Detached

£ 631,500

2 sales · Mean £ 631,500

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

EX33 1AR has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences19
Anti-social behaviour15
Criminal damage and arson9
Shoplifting9
Public order3

school Local Schools

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Caen Community Primary School

Good426 pupils0.3 km
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Kingsacre Primary School

Good206 pupils0.4 km
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Southmead School

Good380 pupils1.1 km
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Braunton Academy

Good753 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Birchwood Price Tools1.0 km
  • Braunton Service Station0.9 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.4 km
  • South Street Food Bank0.8 km
  • Luxury leisure0.2 km
  • + 6 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Brauntons Bed and Breakfast0.8 km
  • Stockwell Lodge0.8 km
  • The Brookfield0.7 km
  • Brock Lodge0.8 km
  • Silver Cottage Bed And Breakfast0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Agricultural Inn0.4 km
  • Braunton Bowling Club0.3 km
  • Mariners Arms0.5 km
  • The Braunton Venue0.9 km
  • The London Inn0.3 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • Bambu0.4 km
  • Braunton Cricket Club0.5 km
  • Braunton Food Bank0.8 km
  • Hang Loose Bar and Kitchen0.3 km
  • Heartbreak Hotel Coffee0.3 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • The Co-Operative Food0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Cj's Sandwich Shop0.3 km
  • Good Fortune0.3 km
  • Hong Kong Chef0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Barnstaple8.2 km
  • Chapleton14.5 km
  • Umberleigh18.1 km

Bus Stops

  • The Bridge0.3 km
  • The Bridge0.3 km
  • Field Lane0.3 km
  • Field Lane0.3 km
  • Georgeham Cross0.3 km