EX5 2HS is a mixed residential area within the EX5 district of East Devon. Administratively it sits within Whimple & Rockbeare ward and the East Devon constituency.
For families considering a move, EX5 2HS represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 45 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Census 2021 statistics for EX5 2HS are sourced from Output Area E00100670 (shared with 53 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EX5 2HS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EX5 2HS.
312
45
£ 0 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX5 2HS 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.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. EX5 2HS's 57% ownership and 45-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX5 2HS. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Webb Enterprises Cat And Fiddle0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- John Lewis PDR0.5 km
- The Hideaway Cafe0.9 km
- Crealy Great Adventure Park0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cranbrook (Devon)3.9 km
- Newcourt4.1 km
- Digby & Sowton4.1 km
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Postcode Profile: EX52HS · Data under Open Government Licence