How much do houses cost in EX21 5AQ?

The average property price in EX21 5AQ is currently around £495k.

What is the population of EX21 5AQ?

The population for the EX21 5AQ area is approximately 373 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Torridge, South West

EX21 5AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EX21 5AQ.

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Population

373

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 41,800 /yr

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Employed

46%

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.

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10/10

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7/10

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1/10

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5/10

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5/10

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4/10

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1/10

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8/10

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2/10

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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. EX21 5AQ's low deprivation rank, 78% ownership, and £495k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

EX21 5AQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km from Higher Moor in Torridge. Administratively it sits within Broadheath ward and the Torridge and West Devon constituency.

For serious buyers, EX21 5AQ is 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 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 78% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Prices average £495k.

Census 2021 statistics for EX21 5AQ are sourced from Output Area E00102757 (shared with 18 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 EX21 5AQ. The average age is 46.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.5%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed0.5%

Economic Activity

46%Active

FT: 28%

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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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 495,000

1 sales · Mean £ 495,000

Detached

£ 380,000

1 sales · Mean £ 380,000

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Okehampton17.4 km