Is EX21 5AY a safe place to live?

Yes, EX21 5AY 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 EX21 5AY?

The population for the EX21 5AY area is approximately 383 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis West Devon, South West

CANNA PARK DRIVE, EX21 5AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CANNA PARK DRIVE, EX21 5AY.

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

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Population

383

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 43,400 /yr

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Employed

39%

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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9/10

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1/10

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5/10

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6/10

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4/10

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1/10

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9/10

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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. EX21 5AY spans multiple life stages — average age 48, moderate ownership and renting. 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

EX21 5AY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Canna Park Drive, 0.2km from Highampton in West Devon. Administratively it sits within Hatherleigh ward and the Central Devon constituency.

For families considering a move, EX21 5AY represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 83% 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 EX21 5AY are sourced from Output Area E00102955 (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 5AY. The average age is 48.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.2%

Asian / British Asian0.3%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

39%Active

FT: 26%

Unemployed: 1%

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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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EX21 5AY has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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school Local Schools

Highampton Community Primary School

Outstanding27 pupils0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Okehampton15.2 km
Sampford Courtenay16.0 km

Bus Stops

Post Office0.1 km
Post Office0.2 km