Postcode Analysis East Devon, South West

WHEAT FIELD LANE, EX5 7DN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHEAT FIELD LANE, EX5 7DN.

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

175

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EX5 7DN 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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7/10
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3/10
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9/10
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5/10
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3/10
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6/10
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5/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. EX5 7DN spans multiple life stages — average age 30, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 18.6% year-on-year.

home £322,500 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

EX5 7DN is a safe, established residential area on Wheat Field Lane in Cranbrook (East Devon). Administratively it sits within Cranbrook ward and the East Devon constituency.

The people who live in EX5 7DN are typical of a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Outside of residential hours, manufacturing, energy and utilities. At 30 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £322k, up 18.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for EX5 7DN are sourced from Output Area E00180164 (shared with 3 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 7DN. The average age is 29.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A notably young demographic. The local population leans heavily toward young adults in their early-to-mid twenties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 298,000

7 sales · Mean £ 312,928

Flat

£ 185,000

1 sales · Mean £ 185,000

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

EX5 7DN has low crime rates — 37 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 offences79
Anti-social behaviour9
Criminal damage and arson8
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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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Cafe At 1430.2 km
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Takeaway Shop

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

1 nearby
  • The Southern Co-operative Ltd0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cranbrook (Devon)0.4 km
  • Pinhoe3.9 km
  • Whimple5.0 km

Bus Stops

  • St Martins Primary School0.1 km
  • Younghayes Centre0.1 km
  • Three Corner Field0.2 km
  • Seven Acres0.3 km
  • Hayes Square0.4 km