Postcode report
Is EX16 9JJ a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About EX16 9JJ: area rating, property, schools and local change
EX16 9JJ is a postcode in Clare & Shuttern, Mid Devon, South West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near EX16 9JJ, then scores the surrounding small area 48/100 - bottom 37% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around EX16 9JJ are safety and health, 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 9JJ is based on North Devon 014 Census 2021. It covers 7,010 residents, 26 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 54, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 74% owner-occupied, 16% privately rented, 9% 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 4/10.
For property prices near EX16 9JJ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the EX16 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £260k from 28 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 9JJ 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 9JJ 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.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near EX16 9JJ; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about EX16 9JJ
Is EX16 9JJ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 48/100 (bottom 37% 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 9JJ?
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 9JJ?
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 9JJ?
LocaleIQ matched EX16 9JJ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in EX16 9JJ?
The latest median sold price is £260k based on 28 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around EX16 9JJ?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.