Postcode Analysis Torridge, South West

EX21 5SG House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

396

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 41,800 /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. 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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8/10
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1/10
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3/10
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4/10
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4/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. EX21 5SG's 68% ownership and 47-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. £325k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

EX21 5SG is a safe, established residential area located 0.2km from Shebbear in Shebbear. Administratively it sits within Shebbear & Langtree 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 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £325k.

Census 2021 statistics for EX21 5SG are sourced from Output Area E00102847 (shared with 22 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 5SG. The average age is 47.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.5%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 299,250

8 sales · Mean £ 300,875

Semi-Detached

£ 160,000

1 sales · Mean £ 160,000

Terraced

£ 196,500

2 sales · Mean £ 196,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

EX21 5SG has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences12
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime1
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Shebbear Community School

Good69 pupils0.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • South View Stores0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Devil Stone Inn0.4 km

train Transport Links

Bus Stops

  • School0.0 km
  • School0.1 km
  • Square0.4 km
  • Square0.4 km