Postcode Analysis East Devon, South West

EX5 2HS House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 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.

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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

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.

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

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.

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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

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.

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Webb Enterprises Cat And Fiddle0.7 km
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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