Postcode EX16 8NX is located in a rural hamlet, within the Way area of Mid Devon in the South West region, and forms part of the Morchard Bishop, Copplestone & Newton St Cyres area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 19.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 77% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Morchard Bishop, Copplestone & Newton St Cyres is £54,211 per year. The median sale price in Way is £390,000 (around £268 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £274,000 and £545,000. The nearest station is Lapford, about 5.8 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Morchard Bishop, Copplestone & Newton St Cyres has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,781 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.
Morchard Bishop, Copplestone & Newton St Cyres has a very low crime rate, with approximately 19.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Morchard Bishop, Copplestone & Newton St Cyres is £54,211 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near EX16 8NX.
Morchard Bishop, Copplestone & Newton St Cyres near EX16 8NX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Lapford located about 5.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 18 recent sales, the median property price is £390,000 (about £268 per square foot) in Way area, with individual transactions ranging from £178,000 up to £1,291,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £484,000 | £283 |
| Detached | 13 | £425,000 | £255 |
| Terraced | 3 | £265,000 | £280 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £297,500 | £186,000 | £220,000 |
| 2017 | £425,000 | £265,000 | £195,500 |
| 2018 | £320,000 | £198,750 | £200,750 |
| 2019 | £375,000 | £264,250 | £334,000 |
| 2020 | £380,000 | £245,000 | £203,500 |
| 2021 | £410,000 | £260,000 | £244,500 |
| 2022 | £417,330 | £285,000 | £241,000 |
| 2023 | £640,000 | £295,000 | £241,000 |
| 2024 | £422,000 | £345,000 | £393,500 |
| 2025 | £475,000 | £268,000 | £245,000 |
| 2026 | £425,000 | £700,000 | £268,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £249 | £215 | £148 |
| 2017 | £208 | £228 | £193 |
| 2018 | £226 | £212 | £262 |
| 2019 | £237 | £276 | £189 |
| 2020 | £282 | £264 | £214 |
| 2021 | £275 | £234 | £256 |
| 2022 | £317 | £292 | £243 |
| 2023 | £348 | £310 | £257 |
| 2024 | £312 | £252 | £326 |
| 2025 | £291 | £338 | £256 |
| 2026 | £256 | — | £290 |
No sales records found in the last 18 months.
In the EX16 8NX postcode area, located within Morchard Bishop, Copplestone & Newton St Cyres, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Primary | Witheridge Church of England Primary Academy | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 13 Jan 2026. |
Annual council tax rates for Mid Devon district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for EX16 8NX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Polly Colthorpe
Way - Elected 4 May 2023
Mel Stride
Central Devon - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around EX16 8NX records about 19 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 other theft.
The median sale price around EX16 8NX in Way is £390,000 (about £268 per square foot) based on 18 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There is 1 school close to EX16 8NX, including Witheridge Church of England Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
EX16 8NX scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,781 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Central Devon covering EX16 8NX is Mel Stride (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Polly Colthorpe (Conservative and Unionist Party).