Postcode Analysis Mid Devon, South West

NORTON COTTAGES, EX5 5AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTON COTTAGES, EX5 5AL.

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

294

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 47,800 /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: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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6/10
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1/10
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8/10
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5/10
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7/10
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3/10
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6/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 66% owner-occupation and average age 49, EX5 5AL has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £382k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

EX5 5AL is a mixed residential area on Norton Cottages, 1.0km from Sweetham in Mid Devon. Administratively it sits within Newbrooke ward and the Central Devon constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Property: Average house prices are around £382k.

Census 2021 statistics for EX5 5AL are sourced from Output Area E00101611 (shared with 13 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 5AL. The average age is 48.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.0%
Asian / British Asian2.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 0%
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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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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 382,500

1 sales · Mean £ 382,500

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Newton St Cyres Primary School

Good117 pupils1.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newton St Cyres1.0 km
  • Crediton5.2 km
  • Exeter St Davids5.9 km