Postcode Analysis North Devon, South West

BROOMHOUSE PARK, EX16 8HB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROOMHOUSE PARK, EX16 8HB.

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

348

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 40,900 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EX16 8HB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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8/10
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6/10
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2/10
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3/10
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5/10
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3/10
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2/10
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7/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. EX16 8HB spans multiple life stages — average age 53, moderate ownership and renting. £220k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 17.9% year-on-year.

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

EX16 8HB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Broomhouse Park, 0.3km from Witheridge in Witheridge. Administratively it sits within Witheridge ward and the North Devon constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 53) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £220k, down 17.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for EX16 8HB are sourced from Output Area E00101976 (shared with 13 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 8HB. The average age is 53.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.8%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 212,500

10 sales · Mean £ 210,350

Terraced

£ 202,500

4 sales · Mean £ 193,125

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

EX16 8HB has low crime rates — 24 incidents 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.

Violence and sexual offences14
Public order6
Criminal damage and arson5
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1

school Local Schools

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Witheridge Church of England Primary Academy

Good122 pupils0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Mitre Inn0.3 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Central Convenience0.2 km
  • Witheridge Newsagents0.2 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • La Petite Bouchee0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lapford9.9 km
  • Morchard Road10.6 km
  • Copplestone11.8 km

Bus Stops

  • The Mitre Inn0.2 km
  • The Mitre Inn0.2 km
  • School0.4 km
  • School0.4 km
  • Lakelands Close0.5 km