Postcode Analysis Torridge, South West

HIGH STREET, EX37 9AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, EX37 9AX.

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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
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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

EX37 9AX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 79% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £322k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 34.6% year-on-year.

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

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

For serious buyers, EX37 9AX is 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. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 79% 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £322k, down 34.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for EX37 9AX 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 9AX. 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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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 255,000

5 sales · Mean £ 284,100

Semi-Detached

£ 297,500

2 sales · Mean £ 297,500

Detached

£ 370,000

1 sales · Mean £ 370,000

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

EX37 9AX 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 pupils0.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • High Bickington Community Shop Ltd0.1 km
  • High Bickington Post Office0.0 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Mews Cottage Bed And Breakfast0.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Old George Inn0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Portsmouth Arms3.3 km
  • Umberleigh3.4 km
  • Chapleton5.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Shelter0.0 km
  • Shelter0.0 km