Postcode EX16 6LB is located in an urban city, within the Tiverton Castle ward of Mid Devon in the South West region, and forms part of the Tiverton East area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 119.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Tiverton East is £46,593 per year. The nearest station is Tiverton Parkway, about 5.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Westexe Recreation Ground.
Tiverton East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,332 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
Tiverton East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 119.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 28.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 27.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Tiverton East is £46,593 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 316 ft away from EX16 6LB.
Tiverton East near EX16 6LB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Tiverton Parkway located about 5.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Westexe Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Westexe Recreation Ground |
Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £264 per square foot) in Tiverton Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £1,055,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £335,000 | £310 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £258,000 | £317 |
| Terraced | 36 | £207,500 | £245 |
| Flats | 8 | £112,000 | £233 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £216,000 | £101,750 | £197,500 | £148,500 |
| 2017 | £270,000 | £123,000 | £226,250 | £160,000 |
| 2018 | £261,000 | £84,000 | £192,000 | £173,000 |
| 2019 | £250,000 | £102,000 | £225,000 | £175,000 |
| 2020 | £243,000 | £117,500 | £215,000 | £182,000 |
| 2021 | £306,000 | £142,000 | £264,500 | £192,500 |
| 2022 | £320,000 | £141,000 | £255,000 | £191,000 |
| 2023 | £310,125 | £166,000 | £278,750 | £222,000 |
| 2024 | £335,000 | £135,000 | £305,000 | £195,000 |
| 2025 | £345,000 | £120,000 | £267,000 | £205,000 |
| 2026 | £312,500 | £121,500 | £249,000 | £219,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £253 | £167 | £228 | £181 |
| 2017 | £260 | £188 | £197 | £195 |
| 2018 | £234 | £161 | £237 | £177 |
| 2019 | £282 | £164 | £243 | £208 |
| 2020 | £307 | £201 | £257 | £208 |
| 2021 | £308 | £210 | £311 | £212 |
| 2022 | £382 | £253 | £329 | £265 |
| 2023 | £315 | £243 | £332 | £250 |
| 2024 | £385 | £191 | £367 | £238 |
| 2025 | £331 | £232 | £331 | £253 |
| 2026 | £304 | £233 | £287 | £181 |
There were 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX16 6LB.
In the EX16 6LB postcode area, located within Tiverton East, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX16 6LB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | M&S Simply Food | Phoenix Lane, Tiverton, EX16 6LU | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | 17-19 Bridge Street, Tiverton, EX16 5LY | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | Exeter Road, Mid Devon, EX16 5DY | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Mini Market | 1 Leat Street, Tiverton, EX16 5LJ | Walking directions to Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco | Blundells Road, Tiverton, EX16 4DB | Walking directions to Tesco |
Annual council tax rates for Mid Devon district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for EX16 6LB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ben Holdman
Tiverton Castle - Elected 4 May 2023
David James Wulff
Tiverton Castle - Elected 4 May 2023
Rachel Gilmour
Tiverton and Minehead - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around EX16 6LB records about 119 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around EX16 6LB in Tiverton East is £220,000 (about £264 per square foot) based on 67 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to EX16 6LB, including Heathcoat Primary School (Requires improvement), Castle Primary School (Good) and ACE Tiverton Special School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
EX16 6LB scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,332 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Tiverton and Minehead covering EX16 6LB is Rachel Gilmour (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Ben Holdman (Liberal Democrats) and David James Wulff (Liberal Democrats).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.