Postcode Analysis Torridge, South West

NORTH STREET, EX21 5NH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTH STREET, EX21 5NH.

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

265

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Avg Age

53

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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: EX21 5NH represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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10/10
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6/10
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1/10
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4/10
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5/10
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4/10
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1/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, EX21 5NH combines high owner-occupation (75%), strong property values (£515k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £515k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

EX21 5NH is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on North Street in Torridge. Administratively it sits within Milton & Tamarside ward and the Torridge and West Devon constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in EX21, EX21 5NH offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 53 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 75% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £515k.

Census 2021 statistics for EX21 5NH are sourced from Output Area E00102778 (shared with 23 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 5NH. The average age is 52.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 452,500

6 sales · Mean £ 471,083

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

EX21 5NH has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Sheepwash Community Post Office And Stores0.1 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Retreats For You0.1 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Half Moon Inn0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sampford Courtenay16.4 km
  • Okehampton16.5 km
  • Portsmouth Arms19.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Square0.1 km
  • Square0.1 km