Postcode Analysis East Devon, South West

EX5 1BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EX5 1BA.

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

312

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EX5 1BA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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5/10
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3/10
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3/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

EX5 1BA is an established family neighbourhood — 57% owner-occupation and an average age of 45 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

EX5 1BA is a safe, established residential area within the EX5 district of East Devon. Administratively it sits within Whimple & Rockbeare ward and the East 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 accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Residents average 45 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for EX5 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00100670 (shared with 53 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 EX5 1BA. The average age is 45.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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

EX5 1BA has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Webb Enterprises Cat And Fiddle0.3 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Crealy Great Adventure Park0.4 km
  • John Lewis PDR0.0 km
  • The Hideaway Cafe0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newcourt3.8 km
  • Digby & Sowton4.0 km
  • Topsham4.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Crealy Country Park0.4 km
  • Crealy Country Park0.4 km