EX5 2AS is a sought-after residential area on Chard Avenue, 0.3km from Whimple in Whimple. Administratively it sits within Whimple & Rockbeare ward and the East Devon constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, EX5 2AS is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £270k.
Census 2021 statistics for EX5 2AS are sourced from Output Area E00101051 (shared with 37 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHARD AVENUE, EX5 2AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHARD AVENUE, EX5 2AS.
345
45
£ 50,200 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 36% social renting, EX5 2AS is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX5 2AS. The average age is 44.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 265,000
1 sales · Mean £ 265,000
Semi-Detached
£ 272,500
2 sales · Mean £ 272,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX5 2AS has low crime rates — 12 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
Whimple Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- New Fountain Inn Whimple Ltd0.3 km
- Whimple Cricket Club0.4 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Whimple Stores0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Whimple0.3 km
- Cranbrook (Devon)4.9 km
- Feniton5.5 km
Bus Stops
- Station Road0.2 km
- The Square0.3 km
- The Square0.3 km
- Station Road0.3 km
- Whimple Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EX52AS · Data under Open Government Licence