EX5 Postcode District
EX5 is the Postcode District for Cranbrook, Exeter Devon
The EX5 postcode district is located in the EX Exeter postal area, EX5 has a population of 26,350 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 90.18 square miles (233.56 square kilometres or 57,713.35 acres).
A wide range of spatial data has been analysed to present this overview of EX5. If you would like anything added, please contact us.
Map of EX5
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District overview
The primary settlement in the EX5 postcode district is Clyst St. Mary, located in the county of Devon in England. Other significant settlements in the district include Woodbury, Woodbury Salterton, Aylesbeare, Clyst Honiton, Farringdon, Rockbeare, Talaton, Whimple, Broadclyst, Bradninch, Silverton, Stoke Canon, Brampford Speke, Cadbury, Newton St. Cyres, Thorverton, and Upton Pyne. The main post town in the district is Exeter.
There are 6 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector EX5 1, covers Woodbury and Clyst St. Mary and Woodbury Salterton in Devon.
The sector EX5 2, covers Whimple and Clyst Honiton and Aylesbeare and Rockbeare in Devon.
The sector EX5 3, covers Broadclyst in Devon.
The sector EX5 4, covers Silverton and Bradninch and Stoke Canon in Devon.
The sector EX5 5, covers Thorverton and Newton St. Cyres and Brampford Speke and Upton Pyne and Cadbury in Devon.
The sector EX5 7 is non-geographic. It's often designated for PO Boxes, large organisations, or special services.
The post town for this district is EXETER.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the East Devon District (883 postal codes), and finally, the Mid Devon District area (245 postal codes).
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter | 4.86 | SW |
| Topsham | 5.84 | S |
| Cullompton | 6.53 | NNE |
| Ottery St Mary | 7.45 | E |
| Crediton | 9.39 | W |
| Tiverton | 9.52 | N |
| Exmouth | 10.38 | S |
| Sidmouth | 10.88 | ESE |
| Budleigh Salterton | 10.88 | SSE |
| Honiton | 11.53 | ENE |
| Dawlish | 12.85 | S |
| Chudleigh | 13.08 | SSW |
| Teignmouth | 15.45 | S |
| Bovey Tracey | 15.60 | SW |
| Moretonhampstead | 15.76 | WSW |
| Colyton | 16.61 | E |
| Kingsteignton | 16.61 | SSW |
| Seaton | 17.00 | ESE |
| Wellington | 17.49 | NNE |
| Newton Abbot | 17.84 | SSW |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 995
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbury | EXETER | EX5 1 | 98 |
| Broadclyst | EXETER | EX5 3 | 90 |
| Whimple | EXETER | EX5 2 | 87 |
| Clyst St. Mary | EXETER | EX5 1 | 71 |
| Silverton | EXETER | EX5 4 | 62 |
| Bradninch | EXETER | EX5 4 | 47 |
| Clyst Honiton | EXETER | EX5 2 | 41 |
| Thorverton | EXETER | EX5 5 | 39 |
| Newton St. Cyres | EXETER | EX5 5 | 39 |
| Rockbeare | EXETER | EX5 2 | 37 |
| Aylesbeare | EXETER | EX5 2 | 33 |
| Stoke Canon | EXETER | EX5 4 | 32 |
| Woodbury Salterton | EXETER | EX5 1 | 30 |
| Talaton | EXETER | EX5 2 | 25 |
| Broadclyst | EXETER | EX5 3 | 22 |
| Brampford Speke | EXETER | EX5 5 | 19 |
| Upton Pyne | EXETER | EX5 5 | 15 |
| Hele | EXETER | EX5 4 | 14 |
| Farringdon | EXETER | EX5 2 | 14 |
| Bradninch | EXETER | EX5 4 | 14 |
| Rewe | EXETER | EX5 4 | 12 |
| Cadbury | EXETER | EX5 5 | 12 |
| Cowley | EXETER | EX5 5 | 10 |
| Budlake | EXETER | EX5 3 | 9 |
| Broadclyst Station | EXETER | EX5 3 | 8 |
| Thorverton | EXETER | EX5 5 | 8 |
| Rockbeare | EXETER | EX5 2 | 6 |
| Broadclyst Station | EXETER | EX5 3 | 6 |
| Blackhorse | EXETER | EX5 2 | 6 |
| Woodbury | EXETER | EX5 1 | 6 |
| Marsh Green | EXETER | EX5 2 | 6 |
| Cadbury | EXETER | EX5 5 | 5 |
| Huxham | EXETER | EX5 4 | 5 |
| Newton St. Cyres | EXETER | EX5 5 | 5 |
| Sowton | EXETER | EX5 2 | 4 |
| Farringdon | EXETER | EX5 2 | 4 |
| Aylesbeare | EXETER | EX5 2 | 4 |
| Upton Pyne | EXETER | EX5 5 | 4 |
| Killerton | EXETER | EX5 3 | 3 |
| Netherexe | EXETER | EX5 4 | 3 |
| Perkins Village | EXETER | EX5 2 | 3 |
| Silverton | EXETER | EX5 4 | 3 |
| Sowton | EXETER | EX5 2 | 2 |
| Rockbeare | EXETER | EX5 2 | 2 |
| Clyst Honiton | EXETER | EX5 2 | 2 |
| Upexe | EXETER | EX5 5 | 2 |
| Whimple | EXETER | EX5 2 | 2 |
| Broadclyst | EXETER | EX5 3 | 2 |
| Clyst St. Mary | EXETER | EX5 1 | 1 |
| Cowley | EXETER | EX5 5 | 1 |
| Clyst Honiton | EXETER | EX5 2 | 1 |
| Brampford Speke | EXETER | EX5 5 | 1 |
| Upton Pyne | EXETER | EX5 5 | 1 |
| Woodbury Salterton | EXETER | EX5 1 | 1 |
| Bradninch | EXETER | EX5 4 | 1 |
| Stoke Canon | EXETER | EX5 4 | 1 |
| Hele | EXETER | EX5 4 | 1 |
| Bradninch | EXETER | EX5 4 | 1 |
| Stoke Canon | EXETER | EX5 4 | 1 |
| Rewe | EXETER | EX5 4 | 1 |
| Clyst St. Mary | EXETER | EX5 1 | 1 |
| EXETER | EXETER | EX5 4 | 1 |
| Budlake | EXETER | EX5 3 | 1 |
| Talaton | EXETER | EX5 2 | 1 |
| Whimple | EXETER | EX5 2 | 1 |
| Whimple | EXETER | EX5 2 | 1 |
| Farringdon | EXETER | EX5 2 | 1 |
| Farringdon | EXETER | EX5 2 | 1 |
| Clyst Honiton | EXETER | EX5 2 | 1 |
| Clyst Honiton | EXETER | EX5 2 | 1 |
Street list for EX5
FAIRVIEW AVENUE
CAT AND FIDDLE PARK, Clyst St Mary, Devon
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 12106316
HAZELMEAD ROAD
CAT AND FIDDLE PARK, Clyst St Mary, Devon
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 12106274
ROSEWOOD CRESCENT
CAT AND FIDDLE PARK, Clyst St Mary, Devon
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 12106279
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| CHAMBERS LANE | 73 |
| YOUNGHAYES ROAD | 68 |
| YOUNGHAYES ROAD | 68 |
| PETER STREET | 43 |
| GREAT MEADOW | 42 |
| GREENDALE LANE | 34 |
| MEAD CROSS | 33 |
| ORCHARD GARDENS | 33 |
| CRIMSON KING | 33 |
| CRANNAFORD LANE | 33 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1548 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 328 |
| Other theft | 249 |
| Public order | 213 |
| Burglary | 97 |
| Other crime | 88 |
| Vehicle crime | 84 |
| Drugs | 77 |
| Shoplifting | 44 |
| Possession of weapons | 30 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 |
| Theft from the person | 11 |
| Robbery | 6 |
| Bicycle theft | 4 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YOUNGHAYES ROAD | EXETER | CRANBROOK | 11 | EX5 7DR | View map |
Schools in the district
Clyst St Mary Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Clyst St Mary , Exeter
Postcode: EX5 1BG
Headteacher: Mrs Louise Herbert (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Woodbury Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Castle Lane , Woodbury , Exeter
Postcode: EX5 1EA
Headteacher: Miss Gillian Pyle (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Woodbury Salterton Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Stony Lane , Woodbury Salterton , Exeter
Postcode: EX5 1PP
Headteacher: Mrs Katie Gray (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Rockbeare Church of England Primary School and Pre-School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Rockbeare , Exeter
Postcode: EX5 2EQ
Headteacher: Mrs Julie Spencer-Smith (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Rockbeare Church of England Primary School and Pre-School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Rockbeare , Exeter
Postcode: EX5 2EQ
Headteacher: Mrs Sally Davies (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
The Wildings
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Royston Farm , Talaton , Exeter
Postcode: EX5 2RR
Headteacher: Mr Michael Rees-Lee
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Whimple Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Whimple , Exeter
Postcode: EX5 2TS
Headteacher: Mrs C A Shilston (Acting Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Clyst Vale Community College
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Station Road , Broadclyst , Exeter
Postcode: EX5 3AJ
Headteacher: Ms Sara Jacobs (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Broadclyst Community Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
School Lane , Broadclyst , Exeter
Postcode: EX5 3JG
Headteacher: Mr P S Hicks (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Broadclyst Community Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
School Lane , Broadclyst , Exeter
Postcode: EX5 3JG
Headteacher: Mr Jonathan Bishop (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Stoke Canon Church of England Primary School and Pre-School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Stoke Canon , Exeter
Postcode: EX5 4AS
Headteacher: Mrs Louise Herbert (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Silverton Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Coach Road , Silverton , Exeter
Postcode: EX5 4JY
Headteacher: Mrs Gill Adnams (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
The Duchy School Bradninch
Phase: Primary
Address:
Bowley Meadow , Townlands , Bradninch , Exeter
Postcode: EX5 4RF
Headteacher: Mr Simon Roberts (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Newton St Cyres Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Station Road , Newton St Cyres , Exeter
Postcode: EX5 5DL
Headteacher: Mr James Durward-Akhurst (Executive Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Brampford Speke Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Brampford Speke , Exeter
Postcode: EX5 5HE
Headteacher: Mrs Charlotte Tofts (Executive Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Thorverton Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
School Lane , Thorverton , Exeter
Postcode: EX5 5NR
Headteacher: Mr Chris Holding (Executive Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Martin's CofE Primary & Nursery School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Younghayes Road , Cranbrook , Exeter
Postcode: EX5 7DT
Headteacher: Miss Amy Hardinge (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Cranbrook Education Campus
Phase: All-through
Address:
Tillhouse Road , Cranbrook , Cranbrook Education Campus , Exeter
Postcode: EX5 7EE
Headteacher: Mr Stephen Farmer (Chief Executive Officer)
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dunedin Dental Clinic | UNIT A1 SILVERDOWN OFFICE PARK, FAIR OAK CLOSE, CLYST HONITON, EXETER, DEVON, EX5 2UX | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Broadclyst Surgery | THE HELLINGS, TOWN HILL, BROADCLYST, EXETER, EX5 3EJ | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Bradninch Surgery | 4 MILLWAY, BRADNINCH, DEVON, EX5 4NL | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Woodbury Surgery | FULFORD WAY, WOODBURY, EXETER, DEVON, EX5 1NZ | GP PRACTICE | Call 01395 232509 |
| 4 | Wyndham House Surgery | FORE STREET, SILVERTON, EXETER, DEVON, EX5 4HZ | GP PRACTICE | Call 01392 860034 |
| 5 | Sandfords | WHIMPLE, EXETER, DEVON, EX5 2TS | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
| 6 | Cranbrook Medical Practice | YOUNGHAYES CENTRE, YOUNGHAYES ROAD, CRANBROOK, EXETER, DEVON, EX5 7DR | GP PRACTICE | Call 01404 819207 |
| 7 | Thorverton | THE SURGERY, THE BURY, THORVERTON, EXETER, DEVON, EX5 5NT | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £533,638 | 104 | £473,633 | 182 | £496,864 | 172 | £499,475 | 204 |
| Semi-detached | £316,080 | 102 | £301,552 | 116 | £314,986 | 124 | £310,152 | 147 |
| Terraced | £257,441 | 154 | £258,612 | 154 | £258,505 | 140 | £262,907 | 221 |
| Flats | £178,344 | 16 | £181,733 | 20 | £188,606 | 25 | £191,038 | 41 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
Whimple
CRS Code: WHM
Operator: SW
Line: South Western Main Line
Company: South Western Railway
Cranbrook (Devon)
CRS Code: CBK
Operator: SW
Line: South Western Main Line
Company: South Western Railway
Newton St Cyres
CRS Code: NTC
Operator: GW
Line: Tarka Line
Company: Great Western Railway
Accessible motorway junctions
M5 J29
Average Driving Time from within the district: 9.31
Average Driving Distance: 5.59
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1106
M5 J30
Average Driving Time from within the district: 9.91
Average Driving Distance: 6.04
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1106
M5 J28
Average Driving Time from within the district: 14.84
Average Driving Distance: 11.15
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1106
M5 J31
Average Driving Time from within the district: 15.67
Average Driving Distance: 11.71
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1106
M5 J27
Average Driving Time from within the district: 18.88
Average Driving Distance: 15.26
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1106
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| EX5 0 | Exeter Rurals |
| EX5 1 | Woodbury Scale Payment Delivery Office |
| EX5 2 | Clyst Honiton Scale Payment Delivery Office |
| EX5 2 | Whimple Scale Payment Delivery Office |
| EX5 3 | Broadclyst Scale Payment Delivery Office |
| EX5 4 | Silverton Scale Payment Delivery Office |
| EX5 4 | Bradninch Scale Payment Delivery Office |
| EX5 4 | Stoke Canon Scale Payment Delivery Office |
| EX5 5 | Newton St Cyres Scale Payment Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| E | X | 5 | - | X | X | X |
| E | X | 5 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Tourist attractions
We found 1 visitor attractions in or around this district.
| Name | Category | Detail | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens | Historic Properties | Historic House / House and Garden / Palace | View map |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlement in the EX5 postal code is Cranbrook followed by Silverton, and Broadclyst.
The EX5 Postcode shares a border with EX2 (EXETER, Marsh Barton Trading Estate, Alphington), EX4 (EXETER, Whitestone), EX1 (EXETER, Tithebarn, Heavitree), EX11 (OTTERY ST. MARY, West Hill, Alfington), EX3 (Topsham, Exton, Ebford), EX8 (EXMOUTH, Lympstone), EX10 (SIDMOUTH, Newton Poppleford, Sidford), EX14 (HONITON, Dunkeswell, Feniton), EX15 (CULLOMPTON, Willand, Uffculme), EX16 (TIVERTON, Bampton, Witheridge) and EX17 (CREDITON, Bow, Lapford).
Maps and visuals
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