Affluence in EX16
How EX16 ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Council
- Mid Devon
- Region
- South West
- Population
- 49,089 (2024)
How well off EX16 is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, EX16 scores 4.9 out of 10, placing it close to the middle of the range for England. Its lowest-scoring category is barriers to housing and services (2.8 out of 10). Scores are ranked within England only, so they can’t be compared across UK nations.
- Barriers to housing and services2.8
- Living environment4.4
- Education and skills5.1
- Health and disability5.9
- Employment5.9
- Income6.0
- Children in low-income families6.2
- Older people in low-income households6.3
- Crime7.7
Household income
Average yearly household income before tax (2022/23), estimated for local neighbourhoods.
Who is in work
55.7% of adults in EX16 are in work, broadly in line with the England average of 55.7%. 28.3% are retired and 4.6% are full-time students.
Social grade
31.4% of adults in EX16 work in managerial or professional jobs, broadly in line with the England average of 33.2%.
Highest qualification
30.3% of adults in EX16 hold a degree or equivalent, broadly in line with the England average of 33.9%. 17.7% have no qualifications.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.