Postcode report
EX5 3BD Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About EX5 3BD: area rating, property, schools and local change
EX5 3BD is a postcode in Broadclyst, East Devon, South West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near EX5 3BD, then scores the surrounding small area 70/100 - top 19% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around EX5 3BD are health and safety, 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 EX5 3BD is based on East Devon 021 Census 2021. It covers 10,873 residents, 105 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 39, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 69% owner-occupied, 14% privately rented, 14% 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 6/10.
For property prices near EX5 3BD, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the EX5 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £330k from 10 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near EX5 3BD can compare 3 state schools within one mile, including 3 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 EX5 3BD 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 EX5 3BD 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 EX5 3BD
Is EX5 3BD a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 70/100 (top 19% 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 EX5 3BD?
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 EX5 3BD?
3 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for EX5 3BD?
LocaleIQ matched EX5 3BD to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in EX5 3BD?
The latest median sold price is £330k based on 10 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around EX5 3BD?
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.