Postcode report
EX16 4BG Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Mid Devon
About EX16 4BG: area rating, property, schools and local change
EX16 4BG is a postcode in Tiverton Cranmore, Mid Devon, South West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near EX16 4BG, then scores the surrounding small area 34/100 - bottom 12% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around EX16 4BG are housing and jobs, while schools and education is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for EX16 4BG is based on Mid Devon 004 Census 2021. It covers 7,168 residents, 1,979 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 40, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 49% owner-occupied, 22% privately rented, 27% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 3/10.
For property prices near EX16 4BG, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the EX16 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £260k from 72 rolling sales, up 2.0% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near EX16 4BG can compare 8 state schools within one mile, including 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 1 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near EX16 4BG by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around EX16 4BG is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 11 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about EX16 4BG
Is EX16 4BG a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 34/100 (bottom 12% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near EX16 4BG?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near EX16 4BG?
8 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near EX16 4BG?
LocaleIQ currently matches 1 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for EX16 4BG?
LocaleIQ matched EX16 4BG to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in EX16 4BG?
The latest median sold price is £260k based on 72 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around EX16 4BG?
LocaleIQ currently shows 11 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.