Postcode Analysis East Devon, South West

EX5 2RQ House Prices & Local Information

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

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

322

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 50,200 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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5/10
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8/10
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1/10
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5/10
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1/10
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7/10
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3/10
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5/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, EX5 2RQ combines high owner-occupation (60%), strong property values (£565k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £565k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

EX5 2RQ is a sought-after residential area located 0.1km from Talaton 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 2RQ offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £565k.

Census 2021 statistics for EX5 2RQ are sourced from Output Area E00101046 (shared with 16 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 2RQ. The average age is 44.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 525,000

6 sales · Mean £ 545,833

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

EX5 2RQ has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Talaton Inn0.0 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Talaton Community Shop0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Feniton2.7 km
  • Whimple3.1 km
  • Cranbrook (Devon)8.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Talaton Inn0.1 km
  • Talaton Inn0.1 km