Is EX20 2AU a safe place to live?

Yes, EX20 2AU is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 5 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of EX20 2AU?

The population for the EX20 2AU area is approximately 348 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Torridge, South West

EX20 2AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EX20 2AU.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

348

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 42,300 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EX20 2AU 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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3/10

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5/10

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1/10

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8/10

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2/10

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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates EX20 2AU — age 52, 80% ownership, 20% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

EX20 2AU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.8km from Bondleigh in Winkleigh. Administratively it sits within Winkleigh ward and the Torridge and West Devon constituency.

For families considering a move, EX20 2AU represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 52 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for EX20 2AU are sourced from Output Area E00102896 (shared with 21 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 EX20 2AU. The average age is 51.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.7%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

40%Active

FT: 25%

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.

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

EX20 2AU has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Criminal damage and arson1

Violence and sexual offences1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Sampford Courtenay6.1 km
Eggesford6.8 km
Lapford7.4 km