Postcode Analysis Mid Devon, South West

BOWHILL COTTAGES, EX5 4LH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOWHILL COTTAGES, EX5 4LH.

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Population

392

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 51,200 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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5/10
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1/10
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3/10
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4/10
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5/10
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1/10
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5/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 59% owner-occupation and average age 43, EX5 4LH has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

EX5 4LH is a safe, established residential area on Bowhill Cottages, 1.0km from West End in Bradninch. Administratively it sits within Bradninch ward and the Central Devon constituency.

For families considering a move, EX5 4LH represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £285k.

Census 2021 statistics for EX5 4LH are sourced from Output Area E00101465 (shared with 8 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 4LH. The average age is 43.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 285,000

1 sales · Mean £ 285,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

EX5 4LH has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1

school Local Schools

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The Duchy School Bradninch

Outstanding198 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Bradninch Spar & Post Office0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Bradninch Bowling Club0.9 km
  • Bradninch Cricket Club0.9 km
  • The Castle Inn0.6 km
  • The White Lion0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Whimple8.3 km
  • Cranbrook (Devon)9.1 km
  • Tiverton Parkway10.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Parsonage Street0.5 km
  • Parsonage Street0.5 km