Postcode Analysis East Devon, South West

CRAIGS COTTAGES, EX5 1BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRAIGS COTTAGES, EX5 1BE.

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Population

496

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 54,800 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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8/10
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6/10
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4/10
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9/10
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3/10
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9/10
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4/10
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6/10
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5/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British96.4%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences9
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1

school Local Schools

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Clyst St Mary Primary School

Good175 pupils0.0 km
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Stansfield Academy

Requires Improvement37 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Winslade Manor & The Forge0.8 km
  • The 1925 Kitchen0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Half Moon Inn0.2 km
  • The Blue Ball0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Mills Stores0.2 km
  • Home Baked Cakes By Kay0.0 km
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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