Postcode Analysis East Devon, South West

FAIR OAK CLOSE, EX5 2UL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FAIR OAK CLOSE, EX5 2UL.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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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 2UL 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 2UL's 57% ownership and 45-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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

EX5 2UL is a mixed residential area on Fair Oak Close in Cranbrook (East Devon). Administratively it sits within Whimple & Rockbeare ward and the East Devon constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 2UL 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 2UL. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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

Crime around EX5 2UL 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.

Violence and sexual offences24
Public order16
Anti-social behaviour12
Other theft7
Criminal damage and arson3

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • World Duty Free (A Dufry Company)0.6 km
  • W H Smith Travel Ltd0.6 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Hampton By Hilton0.3 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Coastline Cafe0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cranbrook (Devon)2.4 km
  • Pinhoe4.4 km
  • Digby & Sowton4.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Silverdown Office Park0.1 km
  • Fair Oak Court0.2 km
  • Fair Oak Court0.2 km
  • Silverdown Office Park0.2 km
  • Westcott Road0.4 km