Postcode Analysis East Devon, South West

EX5 1BP House Prices & Local Information

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

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 1BP 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

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. EX5 1BP's 57% ownership and 45-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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

EX5 1BP is a sought-after 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. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 1BP 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 1BP. 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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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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

EX5 1BP 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
  • John Lewis PDR0.0 km
  • The Hideaway Cafe0.4 km
  • Crealy Great Adventure Park0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newcourt3.9 km
  • Digby & Sowton4.0 km
  • Topsham4.2 km

Bus Stops

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