EX1 3SN is a sought-after residential area on Orchard Close, 0.5km from Monkerton in Exeter. Administratively it sits within Pinhoe ward and the Exeter constituency.
For serious buyers, EX1 3SN is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 50 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 93% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £346k.
Census 2021 statistics for EX1 3SN are sourced from Output Area E00101247 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ORCHARD CLOSE, EX1 3SN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORCHARD CLOSE, EX1 3SN.
269
50
£ 48,700 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
EX1 3SN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 93% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £346k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX1 3SN. The average age is 49.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 271,160
4 sales · Mean £ 274,330
Semi-Detached
£ 346,750
4 sales · Mean £ 342,125
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX1 3SN has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Pinhoe Church of England Primary School & Nursery
Westclyst Community Primary School
Monkerton Community Primary School
Ellen Tinkham School
St Luke's Church of England School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Gipsy Hill Hotel0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Heart Of Oak0.5 km
- Trailways0.9 km
- Oxygen House1.0 km
- Oriental City0.3 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- The Co-operative Food0.7 km
- Gibbins0.4 km
- Spar0.4 km
- Pinhoe Garage0.5 km
- Pinhoe Pharmacy Ltd0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Pinhoe Jubilee Club0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Pizza Mario Limited0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pinhoe0.4 km
- Digby & Sowton2.7 km
- Polsloe Bridge2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Orchard Close0.1 km
- Langaton Gardens0.1 km
- Parkers Cross Lane0.2 km
- Parkers Cross0.3 km
- Parkers Cross0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EX13SN · Data under Open Government Licence