Postcode Analysis North Devon, South West

SHARLANDS LANE, EX33 1AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHARLANDS LANE, EX33 1AY.

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Population

335

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 45,000 /yr

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Employed

39%

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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10
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7/10
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2/10
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3/10
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3/10
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6/10
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2/10
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9/10
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3/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. EX33 1AY's low deprivation rank, 84% ownership place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

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

One of the more sought-after postcodes in EX33, EX33 1AY offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 52 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 84% 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00101740 (shared with 10 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 1AY. The average age is 51.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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

EX33 1AY has low crime rates — 14 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 offences17
Anti-social behaviour15
Criminal damage and arson9
Public order3
Burglary2

school Local Schools

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Kingsacre Primary School

Good206 pupils0.3 km
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Caen Community Primary School

Good426 pupils0.3 km
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Braunton Academy

Good753 pupils1.1 km
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Southmead School

Good380 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Birchwood Price Tools1.0 km
  • Braunton Service Station0.8 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.4 km
  • South Street Food Bank0.8 km
  • Luxury leisure0.2 km
  • + 6 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Brauntons Bed and Breakfast0.8 km
  • Stockwell Lodge0.8 km
  • The Brookfield0.6 km
  • Brock Lodge1.0 km
  • Silver Cottage Bed And Breakfast0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

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

Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • Bambu0.5 km
  • Braunton Cricket Club0.3 km
  • Braunton Food Bank0.8 km
  • Hang Loose Bar and Kitchen0.3 km
  • Heartbreak Hotel Coffee0.2 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • The Co-Operative Food0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Cj's Sandwich Shop0.4 km
  • Good Fortune0.2 km
  • Hong Kong Chef0.6 km
  • The Snack Shack0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Barnstaple8.3 km
  • Chapleton14.5 km
  • Umberleigh18.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Field Lane0.1 km
  • Field Lane0.1 km
  • The Bridge0.3 km
  • The Bridge0.3 km
  • Kingsacre0.3 km