Is EX6 6AT a safe place to live?

Yes, EX6 6AT is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 18 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of EX6 6AT?

The population for the EX6 6AT area is approximately 212 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis West Devon, South West

EX6 6AT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EX6 6AT.

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

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Population

212

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 46,300 /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: EX6 6AT is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income 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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1/10

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9/10

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5/10

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8/10

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1/10

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6/10

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3/10

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Area Character

EX6 6AT is an established family neighbourhood — 68% owner-occupation and an average age of 47 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

EX6 6AT is a safe, established residential area located 0.2km from Drewsteignton in West Devon. Administratively it sits within Drewsteignton ward and the Central 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 traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for EX6 6AT are sourced from Output Area E00102940 (shared with 25 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 EX6 6AT. The average age is 46.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.1%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

56%Active

FT: 36%

Unemployed: 0%

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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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

EX6 6AT has low crime rates — 18 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 offences6

Criminal damage and arson2

Anti-social behaviour1

Other theft1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Yeoford9.3 km
Copplestone12.6 km
Crediton13.3 km

Bus Stops

Square0.3 km
Square0.3 km