Living in EX16, Mid Devon
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around EX16 in Mid Devon. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Mid Devon: £284,283, down 1.1% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider South West average is £304,562.
What actually sold around EX16
22 recorded home sales on the streets around central EX16 in the last 2 years, with a median of £215,000 and a range from £138,000 to £600,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 OAKFIELDS, EX16 6XF | semi-detached | £237,500 | 2026-05-29 |
| 16 OAKFIELDS, EX16 6XF | terraced | £215,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 28 OAKFIELDS, EX16 6XF | semi-detached | £249,000 | 2026-03-20 |
| 66 OAKFIELDS, EX16 6XF | flat-maisonette | £138,000 | 2026-02-20 |
| 34 OAKFIELDS, EX16 6XF | semi-detached | £240,000 | 2026-01-15 |
| 42 WAYLANDS ROAD, EX16 6UT | terraced | £215,000 | 2025-12-19 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
11 schools within 3 miles , of which 75% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.2 mi |
| St John's Catholic Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.2 mi |
| Heathcoat Primary School | Primary | Requires improvement | 1.5 mi |
| Bolham Community Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 0.1 mi |
| Tiverton High School | Secondary | Not rated | 0.8 mi |
| Two Moors Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 1.1 mi |
7 state primary and 1 state secondary schools within range, plus 2 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
2 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Blundell's Preparatory School, Blundell's School.
All 2 fee-paying schools near EX16, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Skilled trades | 17.1% |
| Professional occupations | 14.5% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 12.1% |
| Associate professional and technical | 10.3% |
| Elementary occupations | 10.1% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
13 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central EX16 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Mid Devon's figures.
Getting around & nearby essentials
1 hospital within range of central EX16.
Common questions about EX16
What is the average house price in EX16?
The average sold price in Mid Devon is £284,283 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in EX16?
Prices in Mid Devon are down 1.1% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in EX16?
The median of 22 recorded sales around central EX16 in the last 2 years is £215,000, ranging from £138,000 to £600,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in EX16?
11 schools sit within 3 miles of central EX16, and 75% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in EX16?
13 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central EX16 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is EX16 at risk of flooding?
Central EX16 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is EX16 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 75% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £215,000; the area sits in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 13 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is EX16 safe?
13 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central EX16 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? EX16 or EX15, EX16 or TA22, EX16 or TA21.
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