Living in EX5, East Devon
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around EX5 in East Devon. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in East Devon: £345,757, up 3.5% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider South West average is £304,562.
What actually sold around EX5
26 recorded home sales on the streets around central EX5 in the last 2 years, with a median of £272,500 and a range from £160,000 to £850,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 WILLOW GARDENS, EX5 3JE | terraced | £390,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 8 ELM CLOSE, EX5 3LT | terraced | £279,950 | 2026-04-17 |
| JASMINE COTTAGE TOWN END, EX5 3HW | detached | £375,000 | 2026-02-13 |
| YANTANA, 1 OLD COACH ROAD, EX5 3EZ | terraced | £215,000 | 2026-01-16 |
| 14 ASHCLYST VIEW, EX5 3NA | terraced | £231,000 | 2026-01-07 |
| 71 POUNDSLAND, EX5 3HD | terraced | £225,000 | 2025-10-24 |
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
9 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadclyst Community Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.8 mi |
| Clyst Vale Community College | Secondary | Good | 0.3 mi |
| Cranbrook Education Campus | Secondary | Good | 1.5 mi |
| Pinhoe Church of England Primary School & Nursery | Primary | Good | 2.1 mi |
| Monkerton Community Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.3 mi |
| St Martin's CofE Primary & Nursery School | Primary | Not rated | 1.1 mi |
6 state primary and 2 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
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 |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 17.1% |
| Associate professional and technical | 15.0% |
| Skilled trades | 13.8% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 13.1% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 11.7% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
11 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central EX5 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 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on East Devon's figures.
Common questions about EX5
What is the average house price in EX5?
The average sold price in East Devon is £345,757 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in EX5?
Prices in East Devon are up 3.5% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in EX5?
The median of 26 recorded sales around central EX5 in the last 2 years is £272,500, ranging from £160,000 to £850,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in EX5?
9 schools sit within 3 miles of central EX5, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in EX5?
11 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central EX5 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is EX5 at risk of flooding?
Central EX5 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 EX5 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £272,500; the area sits in decile 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 11 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is EX5 safe?
11 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central EX5 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? EX5 or EX1, EX5 or EX4, EX5 or EX2.
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