Postcode Analysis East Devon, South West

RUSH MEADOW ROAD, EX5 7GB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RUSH MEADOW ROAD, EX5 7GB.

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Population

400

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Avg Age

28

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

69%

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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4/10
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6/10
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1/10
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10/10
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4/10
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4/10
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6/10
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6/10
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6/10
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Area Character

High employment, young population. EX5 7GB combines 69% economic activity with a 28-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Crime is low — unusually safe for a densely working, young area.

home £219,520 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

EX5 7GB is a safe, established residential area on Rush Meadow Road, 0.6km from Jack in the Green in Cranbrook (East Devon). Administratively it sits within Cranbrook ward and the East Devon constituency.

For families considering a move, EX5 7GB represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The predominance of young residents (average age 28) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood turnover. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (55% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £219k.

Census 2021 statistics for EX5 7GB are sourced from Output Area E00180213 (shared with 18 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 7GB. The average age is 27.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.0%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.0%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

69%Active
FT: 55%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger crowd. The neighborhood has a significantly lower average age than the national baseline.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 284,000

2 sales · Mean £ 284,000

Terraced

£ 232,000

33 sales · Mean £ 227,348

Semi-Detached

£ 240,000

9 sales · Mean £ 246,222

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

EX5 7GB has low crime rates — 41 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 offences36
Anti-social behaviour8
Other crime4
Other theft4
Theft from the person2

school Local Schools

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Cranbrook Education Campus

Good822 pupils0.3 km
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Rockbeare Church of England Primary School and Pre-School

Good103 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Grange Court Hotel0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Jack In The Green0.6 km
  • Cranberry Farm0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Site Bites (Butter Me Up)0.3 km
  • Golden Pond0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cranbrook (Devon)2.0 km
  • Whimple3.1 km
  • Pinhoe5.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Yonder Acre Way0.3 km
  • Tillhouse Road0.3 km
  • Dove Lane0.3 km
  • Dove Lane0.3 km