Postcode Analysis Torridge, South West

HIGH VIEW, EX21 5NN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH VIEW, EX21 5NN.

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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 5NN 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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. EX21 5NN spans multiple life stages — average age 53, moderate ownership and renting. £285k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 18.3% year-on-year.

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

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

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 53) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £285k, up 18.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for EX21 5NN 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 5NN. 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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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 215,500

4 sales · Mean £ 224,000

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

EX21 5NN 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 Stores0.3 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Retreats For You0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Half Moon Inn0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sampford Courtenay16.1 km
  • Okehampton16.2 km
  • Portsmouth Arms19.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Square0.3 km
  • Square0.3 km