Is EX5 7BF a safe place to live?

Yes, EX5 7BF is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 29 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in EX5 7BF?

The average property price in EX5 7BF is currently around £275k.

What is the population of EX5 7BF?

The population for the EX5 7BF area is approximately 581 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis East Devon, South West

LITTLE BRIGHTS ROAD, EX5 7BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LITTLE BRIGHTS ROAD, EX5 7BF.

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

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Population

581

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Avg Age

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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 7BF 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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5/10

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6/10

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2/10

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10/10

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6/10

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3/10

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7/10

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4/10

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6/10

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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. EX5 7BF spans multiple life stages — average age 31, moderate ownership and renting. £275k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

EX5 7BF is a safe, established residential area on Little Brights Road, 1.3km 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. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £275k.

Census 2021 statistics for EX5 7BF are sourced from Output Area E00180212 (shared with 11 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 7BF. The average age is 31.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.7%

Asian / British Asian1.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.7%

Other / Mixed5.6%

Economic Activity

56%Active

FT: 43%

Unemployed: 1%

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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 194,000

3 sales · Mean £ 161,333

Terraced

£ 222,500

8 sales · Mean £ 231,250

Detached

£ 295,000

3 sales · Mean £ 286,000

Semi-Detached

£ 235,000

3 sales · Mean £ 209,500

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

EX5 7BF has low crime rates — 29 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 offences86

Anti-social behaviour10

Criminal damage and arson10

Other theft8

Public order5

school Local Schools

St Martin's CofE Primary & Nursery School

Good459 pupils0.1 km

Cranbrook Education Campus

Good822 pupils1.3 km

Rockbeare Church of England Primary School and Pre-School

Good103 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby

Cafe At 1430.4 km

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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby

Seamasters Fish And Chips Ltd0.3 km
Wok Xpress0.4 km

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

Cranberry Farm1.0 km

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Supermarkets

1 nearby

The Southern Co-operative Ltd0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Cranbrook (Devon)0.6 km
Pinhoe4.2 km
Whimple4.7 km

Bus Stops

Hayes Square0.1 km
St Michaels Way0.1 km
Younghayes Centre0.2 km
St Michaels Way0.2 km
St Michaels Way0.2 km