Postcode Analysis Mid Devon, South West

THE GLEBE, EX5 5LS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE GLEBE, EX5 5LS.

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

411

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 51,200 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EX5 5LS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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9/10
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6/10
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1/10
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4/10
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3/10
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8/10
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2/10
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7/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. EX5 5LS spans multiple life stages — average age 47, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 33.2% year-on-year.

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

EX5 5LS is a safe, established residential area on The Glebe, 0.2km from Thorverton in Thorverton. Administratively it sits within Cadbury ward and the Central Devon constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. 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 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £253k, down 33.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for EX5 5LS are sourced from Output Area E00101473 (shared with 16 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 5LS. The average age is 46.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.8%
Asian / British Asian0.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

43%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

Flat

£ 205,000

8 sales · Mean £ 202,687

Detached

£ 440,000

3 sales · Mean £ 403,333

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

EX5 5LS has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Thorverton Church of England Primary School

Good86 pupils0.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Thorverton Arms0.2 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Berry Dairy0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newton St Cyres5.3 km
  • St James’ Park8.4 km
  • Polsloe Bridge8.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Bullens Close0.1 km
  • Dolphin0.2 km
  • Dolphin0.2 km