HIGHER FIELD DRIVE, EX5 7HJ House Prices & Local Information

EX5 7HJ is a safe, established residential area on Higher Field Drive, 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 7HJ represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of just 28, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 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 £234k.

Census 2021 statistics for EX5 7HJ are sourced from Output Area E00180213 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.