Postcode Analysis Torridge, South West

BOWHAY CLOSE, EX21 5QE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOWHAY CLOSE, EX21 5QE.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-08 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

240

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 41,800 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: EX21 5QE 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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9/10
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6/10
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3/10
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5/10
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5/10
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5/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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Area Character

EX21 5QE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 54, 87% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 5QE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Bowhay Close, 0.0km from Black Torrington 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 5QE offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 54, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 87% 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 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £401k.

Census 2021 statistics for EX21 5QE are sourced from Output Area E00102775 (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 5QE. The average age is 53.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.9%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 25%
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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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 401,250

1 sales · Mean £ 401,250

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)

EX21 5QE has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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Black Torrington Church of England Primary School

Outstanding17 pupils0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Reforge Retreat0.5 km
  • The Black River Inn0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Okehampton17.2 km
  • Sampford Courtenay17.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Black River Inn0.1 km
  • Black River Inn0.1 km
  • Primary School0.3 km
  • Primary School0.3 km