Postcode Analysis East Devon, South West

WOTTON LANE, EX8 5LZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOTTON LANE, EX8 5LZ.

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Population

330

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 54,800 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EX8 5LZ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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9/10
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6/10
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1/10
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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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9/10
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10/10
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Area Character

EX8 5LZ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 86% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

EX8 5LZ is a sought-after residential area on Wotton Lane, 0.9km from Gulliford in Lympstone. Administratively it sits within Woodbury & Lympstone ward and the East Devon constituency.

For serious buyers, EX8 5LZ is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 86% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 1 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for EX8 5LZ are sourced from Output Area E00101054 (shared with 24 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 EX8 5LZ. The average age is 46.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.5%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

EX8 5LZ has low crime rates — 1 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Lympstone Church of England Primary School

Good166 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Lympstone Manor Hotel0.9 km
  • The Old Dairy Bed And Breakfast0.1 km
  • Withalls House B And B0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Saddlers Arms0.1 km
  • The Redwing Inn0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Harefield Farms0.5 km
  • Acorn Tyres Ltd0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lympstone1.0 km
  • Lympstone Village1.1 km
  • Lympstone Commando2.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Saddlers Arms0.1 km
  • Saddlers Arms0.1 km