EX5 2LJ is a mixed residential area on Exeter Airport Industrial Estate in Cranbrook (East Devon). Administratively it sits within Whimple & Rockbeare ward and the East Devon constituency.
For families considering a move, EX5 2LJ represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 2LJ are sourced from Output Area E00100670 (shared with 53 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EXETER AIRPORT INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, EX5 2LJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EXETER AIRPORT INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, EX5 2LJ.
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45
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56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX5 2LJ 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
EX5 2LJ is an established family neighbourhood — 57% owner-occupation and an average age of 45 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX5 2LJ. 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
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around EX5 2LJ 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- W H Smith Travel Ltd0.3 km
- World Duty Free (A Dufry Company)0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Coastline Cafe0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Hampton By Hilton0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cranbrook (Devon)2.3 km
- Pinhoe4.1 km
- Digby & Sowton4.6 km
Bus Stops
- Westcott Road0.1 km
- Fair Oak Court0.1 km
- Fair Oak Court0.1 km
- Exeter International Airport0.2 km
- Exeter International Airport0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: EX52LJ · Data under Open Government Licence