Postcode Analysis Mid Devon, South West

SCHOOL CLOSE, EX18 7AT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SCHOOL CLOSE, EX18 7AT.

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Population

293

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 43,900 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EX18 7AT represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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10/10
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6/10
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1/10
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4/10
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4/10
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5/10
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3/10
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7/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. EX18 7AT spans multiple life stages — average age 48, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

EX18 7AT is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on School Close, 0.1km from Butts in Chawleigh. Administratively it sits within Taw Vale ward and the Central Devon constituency.

For families considering a move, EX18 7AT represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £120k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for EX18 7AT are sourced from Output Area E00101639 (shared with 29 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 EX18 7AT. The average age is 48.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.0%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 119,275

2 sales · Mean £ 119,275

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

EX18 7AT has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and bicycle theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences4
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Chawleigh Village Shop0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Eggesford3.0 km
  • Lapford5.1 km
  • Kings Nympton6.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Earl of Portsmouth0.4 km
  • Earl of Portsmouth0.4 km