Is EX5 1DF a safe place to live?

Yes, EX5 1DF is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 9 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in EX5 1DF?

The average property price in EX5 1DF is currently around £460k.

What is the population of EX5 1DF?

The population for the EX5 1DF area is approximately 300 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis East Devon, South West

GRINDLE WAY, EX5 1DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRINDLE WAY, EX5 1DF.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-11 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

300

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 54,800 /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: EX5 1DF 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.

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7/10

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10/10

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4/10

workEmployment

6/10

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2/10

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9/10

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5/10

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10/10

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10/10

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Area Character

EX5 1DF is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £460k, 94% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £460k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

EX5 1DF is a sought-after residential area on Grindle Way, 0.6km from Bishop's Clyst in Clyst St Mary. Administratively it sits within Clyst Valley ward and the East Devon constituency.

For serious buyers, EX5 1DF is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a public administration and security zone — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. Residents average 49 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 94% 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £460k.

Census 2021 statistics for EX5 1DF are sourced from Output Area E00100701 (shared with 7 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 1DF. The average age is 48.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.1%

Asian / British Asian4.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.3%

Other / Mixed3.6%

Economic Activity

43%Active

FT: 26%

Unemployed: 0%

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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 407,500

8 sales · Mean £ 417,537

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

EX5 1DF has low crime rates — 9 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.

Violence and sexual offences4

Criminal damage and arson3

Anti-social behaviour2

Shoplifting1

Other crime1

school Local Schools

Clyst St Mary Primary School

Good175 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby

Posh Nosh - Lime Tree Cafe0.8 km
The 1925 Kitchen0.3 km
Winslade Manor & The Forge0.4 km

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

The Half Moon Inn0.7 km

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby

Home Baked Cakes By Kay0.5 km
Mills Stores0.7 km

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby

Eastcote Luxury Guest House0.3 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby

Cafe Rosa0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Newcourt1.7 km
Digby & Sowton2.2 km
Topsham2.5 km

Bus Stops

Clyst Valley Road0.2 km
Church Lane0.3 km
St. Bridgets Nursery0.3 km
Church0.3 km
St. Bridgets Nursery0.3 km