Postcode Analysis North Devon, South West

SKIRHEAD LANE, EX34 0JU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SKIRHEAD LANE, EX34 0JU.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

351

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 39,500 /yr

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Employed

45%

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.

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10/10
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7/10
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1/10
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4/10
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2/10
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5/10
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1/10
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8/10
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6/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates EX34 0JU — age 50, 80% ownership, 15% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

EX34 0JU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Skirhead Lane, 1.0km from Combe Martin in North Devon. Administratively it sits within Combe Martin ward and the North Devon constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for EX34 0JU are sourced from Output Area E00101792 (shared with 21 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 EX34 0JU. The average age is 49.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 26%
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.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

EX34 0JU has low crime rates — 10 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 offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
Possession of weapons2

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Central Convenience - Combe Martin Services0.2 km
  • Manleigh Holiday Park0.5 km
  • West Country Fayre0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Castle Inn0.7 km
  • Ye Olde George And Dragon0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Village Hall0.8 km
  • Dinosaurus Playzone1.0 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Lion House0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Barnstaple14.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Top George Garage0.2 km
  • Top George Garage0.2 km
  • Drapers Close0.2 km
  • Drapers Close0.2 km
  • Buzzacott Lane0.3 km