Is EX18 7SP a safe place to live?

Yes, EX18 7SP is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 11 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of EX18 7SP?

The population for the EX18 7SP area is approximately 254 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Mid Devon, South West

LITTLE MEADOW, EX18 7SP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LITTLE MEADOW, EX18 7SP.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

254

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 43,900 /yr

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Employed

49%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10

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7/10

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1/10

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9/10

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4/10

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5/10

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3/10

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8/10

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4/10

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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. EX18 7SP spans multiple life stages — average age 47, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

EX18 7SP is a safe, established residential area on Little Meadow, 0.3km from Wembworthy in Mid Devon. Administratively it sits within Taw ward and the Central Devon constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for EX18 7SP are sourced from Output Area E00101636 (shared with 20 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 7SP. The average age is 46.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.2%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

49%Active

FT: 33%

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.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

EX18 7SP has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour2

Violence and sexual offences1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

The Lymington Arms Ltd0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Eggesford2.4 km
Lapford6.6 km
Kings Nympton7.0 km

Bus Stops

Church0.1 km
Church0.1 km