EX18 7BL is a safe, established residential area on Leigh Road, 0.2km from Chulmleigh in Chulmleigh. Administratively it sits within Chulmleigh ward and the North Devon constituency.
For families considering a move, EX18 7BL represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £239k, up 14.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for EX18 7BL are sourced from Output Area E00101780 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LEIGH ROAD, EX18 7BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEIGH ROAD, EX18 7BL.
467
43
£ 40,900 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX18 7BL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 69% owner-occupation and average age 43, EX18 7BL has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 14.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX18 7BL. The average age is 42.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 110,000
3 sales · Mean £ 96,831
Terraced
£ 155,497
8 sales · Mean £ 188,999
Detached
£ 572,000
3 sales · Mean £ 492,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX18 7BL has low crime rates — 32 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.
school Local Schools
Chulmleigh Primary School
Chulmleigh Community College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Old Court House0.2 km
- The Red Lion Hotel0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- The Old Bakehouse0.2 km
- Golf House0.0 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Chulmleigh Post Office & Newsagents0.3 km
- The Chulmleigh Bakery0.4 km
- The Old Dairy0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Eggesford2.9 km
- Kings Nympton3.4 km
- Portsmouth Arms7.3 km
Bus Stops
- Red Lion0.2 km
- Red Lion0.2 km
- Library0.3 km
- New Health Centre0.3 km
- New Health Centre0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EX187BL · Data under Open Government Licence