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EX5 3HL

Bouchers Cottages

Broadclyst

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Overview

Postcode EX5 3HL is located in a rural town, within the Broadclyst ward of East Devon in the South West region, and forms part of the Broadclyst, West Clyst & Stoke Canon area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 34.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 59% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Broadclyst, West Clyst & Stoke Canon is £65,593 per year. The nearest station is Cranbrook (Devon), about 1.1 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
35
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
28.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

5/10

Broadclyst, West Clyst & Stoke Canon has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,012 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Broadclyst, West Clyst & Stoke Canon has a low crime rate, with approximately 34.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

28.6%

Approximately 28.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Broadclyst, West Clyst & Stoke Canon is £65,593 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 257 ft away from EX5 3HL.

Flood risk

No risk

Broadclyst, West Clyst & Stoke Canon near EX5 3HL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Cranbrook (Devon) located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
347
Population density
2,357.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.28(-51%)
Public order
7.3(+12%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.74(-55%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.05(-22%)
Burglary
2.25(-19%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
330
94.83%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
1.44%
Other
5
1.44%
Other White
3
0.86%
Other Asian
2
0.57%
Total population: 348

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
119
40.2%
Level 3 (A level)
45
15.2%
No qualifications
42
14.19%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
12.16%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
10.47%
Total 16+ residents: 296

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
46
27.38%
Owns outright
45
26.79%
Social rents from council
25
14.88%
Other social rented
23
13.69%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
12.5%
Total households: 168

Property prices in Broadclyst

Median price£335,000
Price per sq ft£356
Sales (last 12 months)169
Typical range (middle 50%)£260K – £435K

Based on 169 recent sales, the median property price is £335,000 (about £356 per square foot) in Broadclyst area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,000 up to £1,250,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Broadclyst over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached74£455,000£360
Semi-Detached38£329,750£343
Terraced50£260,000£360
Flats7£187,500£300

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Broadclyst

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Broadclyst.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£379,000£277,873£222,498
2017£385,000£181,995£272,498£248,000
2018£381,500£200,998£295,000£245,153
2019£385,000£177,000£284,995£242,995
2020£369,973£171,500£283,995£245,975
2021£374,995£189,995£289,998£258,000
2022£425,000£196,500£340,000£260,000
2023£450,000£193,475£320,000£258,998
2024£455,750£189,500£313,798£265,500
2025£457,750£181,500£327,250£257,841
2026£422,000£358,500£266,225
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Broadclyst.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Broadclyst.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£250£259£298
2017£289£278£262£257
2018£307£299£262£317
2019£285£277£314£323
2020£303£275£330£328
2021£326£289£333£326
2022£354£274£373£352
2023£373£330£365£328
2024£361£300£347£364
2025£365£231£362£354
2026£336£333£358
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Broadclyst.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Broadclyst in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 18 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX5 3HL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX5 3HL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Mar 2025Holmweel, Exeter, EX5 3HLDetachedFreehold£560,000
21 Feb 20257, Woodbury View, Exeter, EX5 3HJSemi-DetachedFreehold£160,000
13 Mar 20254, Heath Cottages, Exeter, EX5 3GZSemi-DetachedFreehold£440,000
17 Apr 20268, Elm Close, Exeter, EX5 3LTTerracedFreehold£279,950
06 Oct 202525, Elm Close, Exeter, EX5 3LTTerracedFreehold£272,500

Schools

In the EX5 3HL postcode area, located within Broadclyst, West Clyst & Stoke Canon, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for EX5 3HL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryClyst Vale Community CollegeAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryBroadclyst Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX5 3HL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EX5 3HL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miThe StoresTown Hill, East Devon, EX5 3EEWalking directions to The 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 3HL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Eleanor Rylance

Broadclyst - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Paula Mary Fernley

Broadclyst - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Sarah Louise Chamberlain

Broadclyst - 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
WardBroadclystE05011784
ParishBroad ClystE04012465
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Broadclyst, West Clyst & Stoke CanonE02007027
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)East Devon 021CE01034620
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about EX5 3HL

Is EX5 3HL (Broadclyst, West Clyst & Stoke Canon) safe?

The area around EX5 3HL records about 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 3HL?

The median sale price around EX5 3HL in Broadclyst, West Clyst & Stoke Canon is £335,000 (about £356 per square foot) based on 169 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near EX5 3HL?

There are 2 schools close to EX5 3HL, including Clyst Vale Community College (Good) and Broadclyst Community Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around EX5 3HL?

EX5 3HL scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,012 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents EX5 3HL (Broadclyst, West Clyst & Stoke Canon) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Exmouth and Exeter East covering EX5 3HL is David Reed (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Eleanor Rylance (Liberal Democrats), Paula Mary Fernley (Green Party) and Sarah Louise Chamberlain (Liberal Democrats).

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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.