Postcode Analysis East Devon, South West

ROCKBEARE HILL, EX5 2EZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROCKBEARE HILL, EX5 2EZ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

312

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EX5 2EZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged 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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10/10
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1/10
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3/10
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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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10/10
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Area Character

EX5 2EZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 82% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £404k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 43.7% year-on-year.

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

EX5 2EZ is a safe, established residential area on Rockbeare Hill, 1.0km from Allercombe in East Devon. Administratively it sits within Whimple & Rockbeare ward and the East Devon constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in EX5, EX5 2EZ offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 82% 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 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £404k, down 43.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for EX5 2EZ are sourced from Output Area E00100674 (shared with 23 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 2EZ. The average age is 46.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 3%
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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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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 438,750

6 sales · Mean £ 479,583

Semi-Detached

£ 410,000

1 sales · Mean £ 410,000

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

EX5 2EZ has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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school Local Schools

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West Hill Primary School

Good216 pupils1.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Whimple3.5 km
  • Cranbrook (Devon)6.0 km
  • Feniton6.5 km