EX21 5AS is a mixed residential area located 1.2km from Beaworthy in West Devon. Administratively it sits within Hatherleigh ward and the Central Devon constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in EX21, EX21 5AS offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Property: Prices average £785k.
Census 2021 statistics for EX21 5AS are sourced from Output Area E00102957 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EX21 5AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EX21 5AS.
305
43
£ 43,400 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX21 5AS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
EX21 5AS is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £785k, 88% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £785k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX21 5AS. The average age is 42.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 785,000
1 sales · Mean £ 785,000
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Okehampton14.1 km
- Sampford Courtenay17.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EX215AS · Data under Open Government Licence