Postcode Analysis Mid Devon, South West

RACKENFORD ROAD, EX16 5AG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RACKENFORD ROAD, EX16 5AG.

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Population

207

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Avg Age

58

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Avg Income

£ 47,900 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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7/10
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5/10
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6/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 88% owner-occupation and an average age of 58, EX16 5AG is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £395k reflects the demand.

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

EX16 5AG is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Rackenford Road, 0.3km from Loughborough in Mid Devon. Administratively it sits within Westexe ward and the Tiverton and Honiton constituency.

For serious buyers, EX16 5AG is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Average age 58 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £395k.

Census 2021 statistics for EX16 5AG are sourced from Output Area E00180229 (shared with 11 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 EX16 5AG. The average age is 58.0. 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

38%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 430,000

2 sales · Mean £ 430,000

Detached

£ 325,000

3 sales · Mean £ 332,500

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

EX16 5AG has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences37
Anti-social behaviour14
Shoplifting13
Other theft9
Criminal damage and arson7

school Local Schools

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Tiverton High School

Good1229 pupils0.4 km
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St John's Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement122 pupils0.4 km
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Heathcoat Primary School

Requires Improvement399 pupils0.9 km
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Castle Primary School

Good309 pupils1.1 km
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ACE Tiverton Special School

75 pupils1.1 km
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Bolham Community Primary School

Good1.4 km
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Two Moors Primary School

Good410 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • The Tiverton West End Bowling0.7 km
  • Barley Mow0.9 km
  • Courtenay's Real Ale Bar0.8 km
  • St Peters Institute0.9 km
  • The Queens Head0.8 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • King Street Chapel0.7 km
  • Pauline Cafe0.5 km
  • Deli Street0.8 km
  • Exe Valley Catering LTD.1.0 km
  • Habanero0.8 km
  • + 12 more
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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Gerry's Food and Wine0.8 km
  • Golden Panda0.9 km
  • Olek Polish Shop Ltd1.0 km
  • The Mini Market0.7 km
  • Petroc Supported Learning Exe Cafe0.6 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Best Kebab0.9 km
  • Bodrum Pizza Kebab House0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza1.0 km
  • Nawab0.8 km
  • The Orient0.8 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Angel Guest House0.9 km
  • Bridge Guest House0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Tiverton Parkway9.8 km
  • Newton St Cyres15.8 km
  • Crediton17.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Red Cross Centre0.2 km
  • Leat Meadow0.2 km
  • Broomhill Road0.3 km
  • Tiverton & District Hospital0.3 km
  • Morrisons0.4 km