Postcode Analysis East Devon, South West

EX5 1AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EX5 1AF.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-07 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

398

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 54,800 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EX5 1AF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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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9/10
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7/10
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1/10
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3/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

EX5 1AF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 80% 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

EX5 1AF is a sought-after residential area located 1.0km from Bishop's Clyst in Clyst St Mary. Administratively it sits within Clyst Valley ward and the East Devon constituency.

For families considering a move, EX5 1AF represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. With an average age of 46, 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 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for EX5 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00100702 (shared with 15 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 EX5 1AF. The average age is 45.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 3%
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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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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-07)

EX5 1AF has low crime rates — 3 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 behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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Clyst St Mary Primary School

Good175 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Posh Nosh - Lime Tree Cafe0.4 km
  • The 1925 Kitchen0.3 km
  • Winslade Manor & The Forge0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Home Baked Cakes By Kay1.0 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Eastcote Luxury Guest House0.3 km
  • Kiddicott Farm Bed And Breakfast0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Cafe Rosa0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newcourt2.3 km
  • Digby & Sowton2.6 km
  • Topsham2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Westpoint0.1 km
  • Westpoint0.1 km
  • Westpoint Arena0.1 km
  • St. Bridgets Nursery0.4 km
  • St. Bridgets Nursery0.4 km