How much do houses cost in EX21 5BH?

The average property price in EX21 5BH is currently around £643k.

What is the population of EX21 5BH?

The population for the EX21 5BH area is approximately 460 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis West Devon, South West

EX21 5BH House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

460

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 47,000 /yr

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Employed

42%

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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8/10

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1/10

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6/10

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4/10

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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

EX21 5BH is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £643k, 82% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 43.9% year-on-year.

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

EX21 5BH is a mixed residential area located 0.7km from Brockscombe in West Devon. Administratively it sits within Bridestowe ward and the Torridge and West Devon constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in EX21, EX21 5BH offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 82% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Prices average £643k, down 43.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for EX21 5BH are sourced from Output Area E00102910 (shared with 28 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 5BH. The average age is 51.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.1%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.2%

Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

42%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

Detached

£ 643,886

2 sales · Mean £ 643,886

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Okehampton14.1 km
Sampford Courtenay18.6 km