EX24 6DS is a sought-after residential area located 0.3km from Colyton in East Devon. Administratively it sits within Coly Valley ward and the Tiverton and Honiton constituency.
For serious buyers, EX24 6DS is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 73% 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. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for EX24 6DS are sourced from Output Area E00100711 (shared with 65 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EX24 6DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EX24 6DS.
436
47
£ 47,100 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, EX24 6DS combines high owner-occupation (73%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX24 6DS. The average age is 46.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
EX24 6DS has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Colyton Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Antons Butchers Of Colyton0.3 km
- Bear Bread Bakery And B And B0.3 km
- Central0.3 km
- Premier0.3 km
- Lyme Bay Seafood Co0.2 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Minton House Bed And Breakfast0.3 km
- The Old Bakehouse0.3 km
- The White Cottage Bed And Breakfast0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Colcombe Castle Hotel0.3 km
- The Kingfisher0.3 km
- The Pavilion0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Colyton Takeaway Ltd0.3 km
- No 1 Silver Street0.3 km
- The Cafe At The Garden Shop0.2 km
- Tramstop Cafe0.7 km
- Finn Studio0.4 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Pizza Roma 770.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Axminster6.1 km
- Honiton10.0 km
- Feniton15.8 km
Bus Stops
- The Square0.4 km
- The Square0.4 km
- Umborne Bridge0.4 km
- Station Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: EX246DS · Data under Open Government Licence