Postcode Analysis East Devon, South West

HIGHER MEADOW, EX5 7AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHER MEADOW, EX5 7AY.

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

580

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Avg Age

28

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Avg Income

£ 0 /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: EX5 7AY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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5/10
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2/10
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6/10
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4/10
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1/10
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Area Character

EX5 7AY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 28, 52% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 45.3% year-on-year.

home £244,593 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

EX5 7AY is a safe, established residential area on Higher Meadow, 1.5km from Jack in the Green in Cranbrook (East Devon). Administratively it sits within Cranbrook ward and the East Devon constituency.

This is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 28) — lively, but with high tenant turnover.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £244k, down 45.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for EX5 7AY are sourced from Output Area E00180197 (shared with 10 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 7AY. The average age is 27.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.3%
Asian / British Asian2.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 315,000

4 sales · Mean £ 336,250

Flat

£ 130,500

4 sales · Mean £ 134,250

Semi-Detached

£ 228,375

2 sales · Mean £ 228,375

Terraced

£ 181,500

8 sales · Mean £ 189,750

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

EX5 7AY has low crime rates — 27 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 offences62
Anti-social behaviour10
Criminal damage and arson9
Other theft6
Public order5

school Local Schools

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St Martin's CofE Primary & Nursery School

Good459 pupils0.2 km
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Cranbrook Education Campus

Good822 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Southern Co-operative Ltd0.1 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Cafe At 1430.1 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Seamasters Fish And Chips Ltd0.1 km
  • Wok Xpress0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cranbrook (Devon)0.6 km
  • Pinhoe4.0 km
  • Whimple4.9 km

Bus Stops

  • St Martins Primary School0.1 km
  • Three Corner Field0.1 km
  • Younghayes Centre0.2 km
  • Seven Acres0.2 km
  • St Michaels Way0.3 km