EX35 6AR is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Orchard Place, 0.4km from Lynton in North Devon. Administratively it sits within Lynton & Lynmouth ward and the North Devon constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in EX35, EX35 6AR offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Average age 55 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 82% 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £460k.
Census 2021 statistics for EX35 6AR are sourced from Output Area E00101920 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ORCHARD PLACE, EX35 6AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORCHARD PLACE, EX35 6AR.
260
55
£ 39,500 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
EX35 6AR is a settled retirement community — average age 55, 82% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £460k reflects the demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX35 6AR. The average age is 55.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 422,500
6 sales · Mean £ 410,000
Terraced
£ 350,000
1 sales · Mean £ 350,000
Semi-Detached
£ 360,000
1 sales · Mean £ 360,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX35 6AR has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Lynton Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Lynton Post Office0.3 km
- Lorna Doone Sweet Shop0.4 km
- Lynton Chemist0.3 km
- Mavis Thruptons0.4 km
- Sunny Lyn Holiday Park0.8 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
33 nearby- Bonnicott House Hotel0.5 km
- Choughs Nest Hotel0.5 km
- Crown Hotel0.1 km
- Gable Lodge Guest House0.3 km
- Glenville House0.7 km
- + 28 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Cottage Inn0.7 km
- The Queens0.2 km
- The Village Inn0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- A Little Of What You Fancy0.2 km
- Charlie Fridays0.1 km
- Cliff Top Cafe0.2 km
- Lyndale Tea Rooms0.5 km
- Old Coach House Tea Rooms0.2 km
- + 14 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Exmoor Bake House0.4 km
- 1-2 Cliff Railway Road0.2 km
- Lynton Fish Bar0.2 km
- The Spicy Mare0.2 km
train Transport Links
Bus Stops
- Castle Hill Car Park0.2 km
- Station Hill0.2 km
- Station Hill0.2 km
- The Studio0.3 km
- Town Hall0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EX356AR · Data under Open Government Licence