Postcode Analysis East Devon, South West

ST LEONARDS PLACE, EX5 1BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST LEONARDS PLACE, EX5 1BH.

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Population

398

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 54,800 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EX5 1BH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10
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7/10
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1/10
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3/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

EX5 1BH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 80% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

EX5 1BH is a sought-after residential area on St Leonards Place, 0.2km 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 quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a public administration and security zone — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 80% 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.

Census 2021 statistics for EX5 1BH are sourced from Output Area E00100702 (shared with 15 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 1BH. The average age is 45.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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

EX5 1BH 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 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Winslade Manor & The Forge0.8 km
  • The 1925 Kitchen0.7 km
  • Exeter Chiefs Rugby Club Ltd1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Half Moon Inn0.1 km
  • The Blue Ball0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Mills Stores0.1 km
  • Home Baked Cakes By Kay0.0 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Eastcote Luxury Guest House0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newcourt1.4 km
  • Digby & Sowton1.6 km
  • Topsham2.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Shelter0.2 km
  • Shelter0.2 km
  • M5 Services0.5 km