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EX5 1FJ

Clyst Valley

East Devon

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Overview

Postcode EX5 1FJ is located in a rural village, within the Clyst Valley ward of East Devon in the South West region, and forms part of the Clyst, Exton & Lympstone area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 46.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Clyst, Exton & Lympstone is £64,201 per year. The nearest station is Newcourt, about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Forge Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
10.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Medium
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

3/10

Clyst, Exton & Lympstone has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,254 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 26% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Clyst, Exton & Lympstone has an average crime rate, with approximately 46.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

10.2%

Approximately 10.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Clyst, Exton & Lympstone is £64,201 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 183 ft away from EX5 1FJ.

Flood risk

Medium

Clyst, Exton & Lympstone near EX5 1FJ has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Newcourt located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for EX5 1FJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Newcourt

N/A

Walking directions to Newcourt
0.8 mi

Digby and Sowton

N/A

Walking directions to Digby and Sowton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for EX5 1FJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0 miForge ParkSmallWalking directions to Forge Park

Area Profile

Population
495
Population density
500.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.05(-31%)
Other theft
6.84(+21%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.12(-6%)
Burglary
3.24(+17%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.24(-78%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
461
93.32%
Other White
15
3.04%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
5
1.01%
Other Asian
3
0.61%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
0.61%
Total population: 494

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
163
42.12%
Level 3 (A level)
70
18.09%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
65
16.8%
No qualifications
32
8.27%
Apprenticeship
26
6.72%
Total 16+ residents: 387

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
81
39.51%
Owns outright
65
31.71%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
10.73%
Other social rented
19
9.27%
Shared ownership
12
5.85%
Total households: 205

Property prices in Clyst Valley

Median price£601,000
Price per sq ft£359
Sales (last 12 months)20
Typical range (middle 50%)£328K – £715K

Based on 20 recent sales, the median property price is £601,000 (about £359 per square foot) in Clyst Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £255,000 up to £1,050,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Clyst Valley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£639,500£383
Semi-Detached1£330,000£341
Terraced3£270,000£310

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Clyst Valley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clyst Valley.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£420,000£220,000£347,500
2017£440,000£270,000£265,000
2018£455,000£302,500£260,500
2019£388,000£350,000£240,000
2020£460,000£325,000£403,000
2021£490,000£335,000£282,000
2022£595,000£347,500£320,000
2023£600,000£367,500£470,000
2024£575,000£370,000£315,000
2025£659,000£280,000£265,000
2026£711,000£330,000£345,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clyst Valley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Clyst Valley.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£261£258£332
2017£296£322£299
2018£300£296£290
2019£305£417£277
2020£322£249£276
2021£335£341£276
2022£426£367£402
2023£375£350£293
2024£388£367£298
2025£424£217£260
2026£343£341£314
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Clyst Valley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Clyst Valley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 12 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX5 1FJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX5 1FJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Feb 20261, Maltsters Court, Exeter, EX5 1FEDetachedFreehold£255,000
28 Feb 20252, Maltsters Court, Exeter, EX5 1FESemi-DetachedFreehold£270,000
14 Feb 20253, Maltsters Court, Exeter, EX5 1FESemi-DetachedFreehold£290,000
27 Jun 202516, Manor Park, Exeter, EX5 1BWTerracedFreehold£260,000
23 May 202517, Manor Park, Exeter, EX5 1BWTerracedFreehold£270,000

Schools

In the EX5 1FJ postcode area, located within Clyst, Exton & Lympstone, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for EX5 1FJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryClyst St Mary Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.8 miNot applicableStansfield AcademyAcademy alternative provision sponsor led

Requires improvement

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX5 1FJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EX5 1FJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miLondisFrog Lane, Clyst St Mary, Exeter, EX5 1BRWalking directions to Londis
0.5 miBP ShopMoor Lane, Exeter, EX2 7HFWalking directions to BP Shop

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for East Devon district (2025-26).

Band A£1,641
Band B£1,914
Band C£2,188
Band D£2,461
Band E£3,008
Band F£3,555
Band G£4,102
Band H£4,923

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for EX5 1FJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Mike Howe

Clyst Valley - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Member of parliament

David Reed

Exmouth and Exeter East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictEast DevonE07000040
Parliamentary ConstituencyExmouth and Exeter EastE14001232
WardClyst ValleyE05011786
ParishSowtonE04002991
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Clyst, Exton & LympstoneE02004142
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)East Devon 014AE01019898
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced2016-03-01

Frequently asked questions about EX5 1FJ

Is EX5 1FJ (Clyst, Exton & Lympstone) safe?

The area around EX5 1FJ records about 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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, other theft and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near EX5 1FJ?

The median sale price around EX5 1FJ in Clyst, Exton & Lympstone is £601,000 (about £359 per square foot) based on 20 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near EX5 1FJ?

There are 2 schools close to EX5 1FJ, including Clyst St Mary Primary School (Good) and Stansfield Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to EX5 1FJ?

The closest station to EX5 1FJ is Newcourt, about 1,324 m away.

How deprived is the area around EX5 1FJ?

EX5 1FJ scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,254 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents EX5 1FJ (Clyst, Exton & Lympstone) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Exmouth and Exeter East covering EX5 1FJ is David Reed (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mike Howe (Independent).

Data Sources

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.