Postcode report
Is EX22 7AD a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About EX22 7AD: area rating, property, schools and local change
EX22 7AD is a postcode in Milton & Tamarside, Torridge, South West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near EX22 7AD, then scores the surrounding small area 59/100 - top 42% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around EX22 7AD 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 EX22 7AD is based on Torridge 009 Census 2021. It covers 7,266 residents, 27 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 54, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 78% owner-occupied, 16% privately rented, 5% 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 EX22 7AD, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the EX22 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £222k from 42 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near EX22 7AD 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 EX22 7AD 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 EX22 7AD 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 EX22 7AD
Is EX22 7AD a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 59/100 (top 42% 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 EX22 7AD?
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 EX22 7AD?
1 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for EX22 7AD?
LocaleIQ matched EX22 7AD to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in EX22 7AD?
The latest median sold price is £222k based on 42 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around EX22 7AD?
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.