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EX5 2NZ

Broadclyst Road

Whimple & Rockbeare

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Detailed insights for EX5 2NZ

Overview

Postcode EX5 2NZ is located in a rural village, within the Whimple & Rockbeare ward of East Devon in the South West region, and forms part of the Feniton & Whimple area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Feniton & Whimple is £58,787 per year. The nearest station is Whimple, about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
31
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
3.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Feniton & Whimple has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,183 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 23% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Feniton & Whimple has a very low crime rate, with approximately 30.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.3%

Approximately 3.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Feniton & Whimple is £58,787 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near EX5 2NZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Feniton & Whimple near EX5 2NZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Whimple located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for EX5 2NZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Whimple

N/A

Walking directions to Whimple

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
438
Population density
514.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.07(-52%)
Other theft
3.91(-31%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.91(-40%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.61(-82%)
Public order
2.61(-60%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
416
94.98%
Other White
11
2.51%
Other Asian
4
0.91%
Irish
3
0.68%
Other
3
0.68%
Total population: 438

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
177
49.72%
Level 3 (A level)
60
16.85%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
11.8%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
6.74%
No qualifications
22
6.18%
Total 16+ residents: 356

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
87
47.54%
Owns with a mortgage
67
36.61%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
11.48%
Other social rented
5
2.73%
Shared ownership
2
1.09%
Total households: 183

Property prices in Whimple & Rockbeare

Median price£364,000
Price per sq ft£319
Sales (last 12 months)24
Typical range (middle 50%)£239K – £533K

Based on 24 recent sales, the median property price is £364,000 (about £319 per square foot) in Whimple & Rockbeare area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £875,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Whimple & Rockbeare over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£622,500£364
Semi-Detached11£290,000£281
Flats1£285,000£180
Terraced4£224,000£323

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Whimple & Rockbeare

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whimple & Rockbeare.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£485,000£295,000£201,750
2017£440,000£285,000£185,875
2018£430,000£276,500£225,000
2019£435,000£310,000£282,000
2020£416,525£299,798£252,000
2021£485,000£317,500£267,975
2022£575,000£396,000£296,000
2023£495,000£370,000£290,000
2024£436,500£486,000£275,000
2025£590,500£275,000£234,000
2026£690,000£397,500£200,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whimple & Rockbeare.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Whimple & Rockbeare.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£247£239£169
2017£284£209£261
2018£308£272£308
2019£314£265£268
2020£306£293£297
2021£325£263£296
2022£389£370£331
2023£360£344£405
2024£345£365£347
2025£337£313£323
2026£360£258£221
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Whimple & Rockbeare.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Whimple & Rockbeare in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 1 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX5 2NZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX5 2NZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Apr 2026The Lorien, Broadclyst Road, Exeter, EX5 2TTSemi-DetachedFreehold£350,000

Schools

In the EX5 2NZ postcode area, located within Feniton & Whimple, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for EX5 2NZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryWhimple Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EX5 2NZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miWhimple StoresEast Devon, EX5 2SNWalking directions to Whimple Stores

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 2NZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Todd Olive

Whimple & Rockbeare - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

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
WardWhimple & RockbeareE05011809
ParishWhimpleE04012469
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Feniton & WhimpleE02004132
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)East Devon 004FE01019962
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about EX5 2NZ

Is EX5 2NZ (Feniton & Whimple) safe?

The area around EX5 2NZ records about 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near EX5 2NZ?

The median sale price around EX5 2NZ in Feniton & Whimple is £364,000 (about £319 per square foot) based on 24 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near EX5 2NZ?

There is 1 school close to EX5 2NZ, including Whimple Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to EX5 2NZ?

The closest station to EX5 2NZ is Whimple, about 816 m away.

How deprived is the area around EX5 2NZ?

EX5 2NZ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,183 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents EX5 2NZ (Feniton & Whimple) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Exmouth and Exeter East covering EX5 2NZ is David Reed (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Todd Olive (Liberal Democrats).

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.