Postcode Analysis East Devon, South West

BLACKHORSE COTTAGES, EX5 2AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLACKHORSE COTTAGES, EX5 2AB.

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

178

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EX5 2AB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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8/10
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8/10
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2/10
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Area Character

EX5 2AB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 93% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

EX5 2AB is a safe, established residential area on Blackhorse Cottages, 0.0km from Blackhorse in Clyst Honiton. Administratively it sits within Whimple & Rockbeare ward and the East Devon constituency.

For families considering a move, EX5 2AB represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 93% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for EX5 2AB are sourced from Output Area E00180278 (shared with 12 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 2AB. The average age is 46.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

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

EX5 2AB has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Briar House0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Duke Of York Inn0.5 km
  • Exeter Inn0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Exeter Science Park Limited1.0 km
  • ABM Catering Limited1.0 km
  • The Black Horse Inn0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pinhoe2.1 km
  • Cranbrook (Devon)2.5 km
  • Digby & Sowton2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • The Black Horse0.1 km
  • The Black Horse0.1 km
  • Exeter Inn0.4 km
  • Duke of York0.5 km