Postcode Analysis Torridge, South West

HIGHER MEADOW, EX37 9AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHER MEADOW, EX37 9AW.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

575

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 42,300 /yr

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Employed

52%

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

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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. EX37 9AW spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

EX37 9AW is a safe, established residential area on Higher Meadow, 0.1km from High Bickington in High Bickington. Administratively it sits within Two Rivers & Three Moors ward and the Torridge and West Devon constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £221k.

Census 2021 statistics for EX37 9AW are sourced from Output Area E00102877 (shared with 16 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 EX37 9AW. The average age is 44.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 182,500

11 sales · Mean £ 179,450

Semi-Detached

£ 210,000

5 sales · Mean £ 216,900

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

EX37 9AW has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences8
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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High Bickington Church of England Primary Academy

Good91 pupils0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • High Bickington Community Shop Ltd0.2 km
  • High Bickington Post Office0.2 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Mews Cottage Bed And Breakfast0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Old George Inn0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Umberleigh3.3 km
  • Portsmouth Arms3.5 km
  • Chapleton5.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Shelter0.2 km
  • Shelter0.3 km