EX5 2UL is a mixed residential area on Fair Oak Close in Cranbrook (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, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. 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 above average at 102 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for EX5 2UL are sourced from Output Area E00100670 (shared with 53 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FAIR OAK CLOSE, EX5 2UL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FAIR OAK CLOSE, EX5 2UL.
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45
£ 0 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX5 2UL 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.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. EX5 2UL's 57% ownership and 45-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX5 2UL. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around EX5 2UL is above average at 102 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- World Duty Free (A Dufry Company)0.6 km
- W H Smith Travel Ltd0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Hampton By Hilton0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Coastline Cafe0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cranbrook (Devon)2.4 km
- Pinhoe4.4 km
- Digby & Sowton4.9 km
Bus Stops
- Silverdown Office Park0.1 km
- Fair Oak Court0.2 km
- Fair Oak Court0.2 km
- Silverdown Office Park0.2 km
- Westcott Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: EX52UL · Data under Open Government Licence