EX5 1BE is a sought-after residential area on Craigs Cottages, 0.1km from Bishop's Clyst in Clyst St Mary. Administratively it sits within Clyst Valley ward and the East Devon constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 71% 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 £300k.
Census 2021 statistics for EX5 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00100706 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CRAIGS COTTAGES, EX5 1BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRAIGS COTTAGES, EX5 1BE.
496
39
£ 54,800 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX5 1BE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
EX5 1BE is an established family neighbourhood — 71% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX5 1BE. The average age is 39.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 300,000
3 sales · Mean £ 296,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX5 1BE has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Clyst St Mary Primary School
Stansfield Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Winslade Manor & The Forge0.8 km
- The 1925 Kitchen0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Half Moon Inn0.2 km
- The Blue Ball0.6 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Mills Stores0.2 km
- Home Baked Cakes By Kay0.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Eastcote Luxury Guest House0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newcourt1.4 km
- Digby & Sowton1.7 km
- Topsham2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Shelter0.1 km
- Shelter0.2 km
- Clyst Valley Road0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: EX51BE · Data under Open Government Licence