Postcode EX5 7AY is located in a rural village, within the Cranbrook ward of East Devon in the South West region, and forms part of the Cranbrook area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Cranbrook is £73,711 per year. The nearest station is Cranbrook (Devon), about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Hayes Square.
Cranbrook 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.
Cranbrook has a low crime rate, with approximately 45 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 22.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Cranbrook is £73,711 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near EX5 7AY.
Cranbrook near EX5 7AY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Cranbrook (Devon) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Cranbrook (Devon) | N/A | Walking directions to Cranbrook (Devon) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Hayes Square | Small | Walking directions to Hayes Square |
Based on 146 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 (about £335 per square foot) in Cranbrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,500 up to £832,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 40 | £351,000 | £334 |
| Semi-Detached | 41 | £267,000 | £339 |
| Terraced | 56 | £248,498 | £337 |
| Flats | 9 | £202,500 | £272 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £306,998 | £179,671 | £239,995 | £194,998 |
| 2017 | £288,995 | £167,000 | £226,498 | £212,995 |
| 2018 | £290,000 | £180,000 | £237,998 | £211,000 |
| 2019 | £312,500 | £179,000 | £234,995 | £219,500 |
| 2020 | £295,000 | £160,000 | £235,000 | £221,873 |
| 2021 | £305,000 | £186,500 | £247,500 | £227,000 |
| 2022 | £360,000 | £185,000 | £277,500 | £256,000 |
| 2023 | £352,000 | £200,000 | £282,000 | £240,000 |
| 2024 | £343,500 | £200,000 | £275,500 | £256,000 |
| 2025 | £365,000 | £187,500 | £280,000 | £245,000 |
| 2026 | £387,500 | £192,500 | £260,000 | £231,250 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £263 | £277 | £272 | £256 |
| 2017 | £276 | £248 | £295 | £287 |
| 2018 | £264 | £256 | £291 | £301 |
| 2019 | £255 | £241 | £285 | £270 |
| 2020 | £292 | £262 | £288 | £289 |
| 2021 | £299 | £263 | £297 | £295 |
| 2022 | £324 | £307 | £333 | £335 |
| 2023 | £330 | £274 | £338 | £343 |
| 2024 | £325 | £287 | £333 | £326 |
| 2025 | £331 | £271 | £338 | £337 |
| 2026 | £319 | £275 | £350 | £350 |
There were 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX5 7AY.
In the EX5 7AY postcode area, located within Cranbrook, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX5 7AY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Co-operative Food | 147 Younghayes Road, Exeter, EX5 7DR | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
Annual council tax rates for East 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 EX5 7AY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Kevin Arthur John Blakey
Cranbrook - Elected 4 May 2023
Kim Bloxham
Cranbrook - Elected 4 May 2023
Sam Hawkins
Cranbrook - Elected 4 May 2023
David Reed
Exmouth and Exeter East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around EX5 7AY records about 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 EX5 7AY in Cranbrook is £270,000 (about £335 per square foot) based on 146 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to EX5 7AY, including St Martin's CofE Primary & Nursery School (Good) and Cranbrook Education Campus (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to EX5 7AY is Cranbrook (Devon), about 621 m away.
EX5 7AY scores 6 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).
The Member of Parliament for Exmouth and Exeter East covering EX5 7AY is David Reed (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Kevin Arthur John Blakey (Independent), Kim Bloxham (Independent) and Sam Hawkins (Independent).
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.