Postcode Analysis East Devon, South West

RECTORY CLOSE, EX5 2UF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RECTORY CLOSE, EX5 2UF.

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

336

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 50,200 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EX5 2UF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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8/10
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1/10
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4/10
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2/10
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9/10
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6/10
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10/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. EX5 2UF spans multiple life stages — average age 52, moderate ownership and renting. £298k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

EX5 2UF is a sought-after residential area on Rectory Close, 0.1km from Whimple in Whimple. Administratively it sits within Whimple & Rockbeare ward and the East Devon constituency.

For serious buyers, EX5 2UF is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 92% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £298k.

Census 2021 statistics for EX5 2UF are sourced from Output Area E00101052 (shared with 15 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 2UF. The average age is 52.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 298,000

1 sales · Mean £ 298,000

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

EX5 2UF 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.

Violence and sexual offences9
Criminal damage and arson4
Public order3
Other crime2
Anti-social behaviour1

school Local Schools

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Whimple Primary School

Good132 pupils0.3 km

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • New Fountain Inn Whimple Ltd0.1 km
  • Whimple Cricket Club0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Whimple Stores0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Whimple0.2 km
  • Cranbrook (Devon)4.9 km
  • Feniton5.5 km

Bus Stops

  • The Square0.1 km
  • The Square0.1 km
  • Whimple Rail Station0.2 km
  • Whimple Rail Station0.2 km
  • Station Road0.3 km