Postcode Analysis East Devon, South West

EX5 2BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EX5 2BB.

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

312

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EX5 2BB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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5/10
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3/10
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3/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 57% owner-occupation and average age 45, EX5 2BB has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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

EX5 2BB is a mixed residential area within the EX5 district of East Devon. Administratively it sits within Whimple & Rockbeare ward and the East Devon constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 102 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for EX5 2BB are sourced from Output Area E00100670 (shared with 53 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 2BB. The average age is 45.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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

Crime around EX5 2BB is above average at 102 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences24
Public order16
Anti-social behaviour12
Other theft7
Criminal damage and arson3

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • World Duty Free (A Dufry Company)0.4 km
  • W H Smith Travel Ltd0.4 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Hampton By Hilton0.1 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Coastline Cafe0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cranbrook (Devon)2.4 km
  • Pinhoe4.1 km
  • Digby & Sowton4.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Fair Oak Court0.1 km
  • Fair Oak Court0.1 km
  • Westcott Road0.2 km
  • Silverdown Office Park0.2 km
  • Exeter International Airport0.3 km