Postcode Analysis West Devon, South West

EX21 5BB House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · updated monthly (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

176

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 47,000 /yr

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Employed

45%

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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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10/10
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10/10
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1/10
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3/10
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2/10
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6/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. EX21 5BB spans multiple life stages — average age 50, 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 · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

EX21 5BB is a mixed residential area located 0.8km from Germansweek in West Devon. Administratively it sits within Bridestowe ward and the Torridge and West Devon constituency.

For families considering a move, EX21 5BB represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.



Census 2021 statistics for EX21 5BB are sourced from Output Area E00102913 (shared with 14 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 5BB. The average age is 49.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 3%
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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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Train Stations

  • Okehampton16.7 km