Postcode report
EX16 8RJ Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About EX16 8RJ: area rating, property, schools and local change
EX16 8RJ is a postcode in Witheridge, North Devon, South West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near EX16 8RJ, then scores the surrounding small area 41/100 - bottom 24% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around EX16 8RJ are safety and jobs, while housing 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 8RJ is based on Mid Devon 005 Census 2021. It covers 6,246 residents, 516 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 42, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 51% owner-occupied, 25% privately rented, 24% 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 8RJ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the EX16 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £260k from 25 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 8RJ can compare 1 state schools within one mile, including 1 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.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near EX16 8RJ by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around EX16 8RJ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 1 street-disruption record 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 8RJ
Is EX16 8RJ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 41/100 (bottom 24% 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 8RJ?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near EX16 8RJ?
1 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for EX16 8RJ?
LocaleIQ matched EX16 8RJ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in EX16 8RJ?
The latest median sold price is £260k based on 25 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around EX16 8RJ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 1 roadworks record in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.