EX3 is a postcode district in East Devon, South West, covering 208 active and 88 retired postcodes.
The largest share of EX3 (38%) is characterised by a mature neighbourhood of self-reliant retirees, typically owner-occupied, alongside a working countryside area — farms, fields and close-knit local communities (11%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes EX3 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in EX3 are around £266k, down 14.9% year-on-year. Safety: Crime across EX3 is moderate at 95 per 1,000 residents, broadly in line with similar urban districts. Figures vary considerably by individual street. An average age of 46 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full EX3 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
EX3 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the EX3 postcode area.
5,072
46
£ 44,450 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. EX3 spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 14.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Roundswell Community Primary Academy
Pilton Infants' School
Kentisbury Primary School
East-the-Water Community Primary School
West Croft School
Bishops Nympton Primary School
Bishops Tawton Primary School
Caen Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Four Chimneys
- Collingwood's Bed & Breakfast
- Half Moon House B & B
- Chatfield
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Puffing Billy Inn
- Bridge Inn
- No.3 Gin Bar
- The Globe Hotel
- The Lord Nelson Inn
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Foot Golf On The Exe
- Route 2 Café & Apartments
- Marcello
- Matthews Hall Cafe
- Matthews Hall Cafe
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi (49)
- Co-op
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Darts Farm Shopping Village (Restaurant)
- Exton Service Station
- Arthurs Butchery & Deli
- Country Cheese
- The Butchers At Darts Farm
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Beijing Topsham Fryer
- Mercado Topsham
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Area Profile: EX3 · Data under Open Government Licence