Area Analysis East Devon, South West

EX3 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the EX3 postcode area.

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Population

5,072

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 44,450 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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7/10
family_restroomFamily
2/10
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4/10
workEmployment
3/10
diversity_3Diversity
2/10
paymentsAffluence
9/10
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7/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
trending_upInvestment
8/10
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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.

home £266,767 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.3%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 1%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences158
Anti-social behaviour71
Criminal damage and arson57
Other theft53
Burglary43

school Local Schools

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Roundswell Community Primary Academy

136 pupils
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Pilton Infants' School

Outstanding173 pupils
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Kentisbury Primary School

Good40 pupils
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East-the-Water Community Primary School

Good459 pupils
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West Croft School

Good571 pupils
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Bishops Nympton Primary School

Requires Improvement74 pupils
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Bishops Tawton Primary School

Good170 pupils
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Caen Community Primary School

Good426 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Beijing Topsham Fryer
  • Mercado Topsham
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • Marcello
  • Matthews Hall Cafe
  • Matthews Hall Cafe
  • McCarthy & Stone - Topsham (Pym Court)
  • Pebblebed Cellar
  • + 19 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi (49)
  • Co-op
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Chatfield
  • Four Chimneys
  • Collingwood's Bed & Breakfast
  • Half Moon House B & B
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • THE LORD NELSON
  • Puffing Billy Inn
  • Bridge Inn
  • No.3 Gin Bar
  • The Globe Hotel
  • + 8 more
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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Darts Farm Shopping Village (Restaurant)
  • Exton Service Station
  • The Butchers At Darts Farm
  • The Deli
  • The Farm Table
  • + 9 more