EX5 2SU is a sought-after residential area on Church Road, 0.1km from Whimple in Whimple. Administratively it sits within Whimple & Rockbeare ward and the East Devon constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, EX5 2SU is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £410k.
Census 2021 statistics for EX5 2SU are sourced from Output Area E00101051 (shared with 37 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHURCH ROAD, EX5 2SU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH ROAD, EX5 2SU.
345
45
£ 50,200 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 36% of tenure in EX5 2SU — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX5 2SU. The average age is 44.9. 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: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 425,000
1 sales · Mean £ 425,000
Terraced
£ 395,000
1 sales · Mean £ 395,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX5 2SU has low crime rates — 17 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.
school Local Schools
Whimple Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- New Fountain Inn Whimple Ltd0.0 km
- Whimple Cricket Club0.8 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Whimple Stores0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Whimple0.3 km
- Cranbrook (Devon)4.8 km
- Feniton5.6 km
Bus Stops
- The Square0.1 km
- The Square0.1 km
- Whimple Rail Station0.3 km
- Whimple Rail Station0.3 km
- Station Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: EX52SU · Data under Open Government Licence