Postcode Analysis East Devon, South West

WITHYCOMBE VILLAGE ROAD, EX8 3BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WITHYCOMBE VILLAGE ROAD, EX8 3BB.

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Population

348

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 42,900 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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7/10
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5/10
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5/10
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2/10
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5/10
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10/10
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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates EX8 3BB — age 39, 82% ownership, 13% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

home £279,000 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

EX8 3BB is a sought-after residential area on Withycombe Village Road, 0.4km from Marpool Estate in Exmouth. Administratively it sits within Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh ward and the East Devon constituency.

For serious buyers, EX8 3BB is a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £279k.

Census 2021 statistics for EX8 3BB are sourced from Output Area E00100836 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX8 3BB. The average age is 38.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 279,000

1 sales · Mean £ 279,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

EX8 3BB has low crime rates — 19 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.

Violence and sexual offences49
Anti-social behaviour14
Criminal damage and arson11
Other theft11
Public order7

school Local Schools

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Withycombe Raleigh Church of England Primary School

Good616 pupils0.1 km
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Marpool Primary School

Good423 pupils0.3 km
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Exmouth Community College

Requires Improvement2225 pupils0.7 km
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Brixington Primary Academy

Good360 pupils1.0 km
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Bassetts Farm Primary School

Good419 pupils1.0 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Exmouth

Good176 pupils1.1 km
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Exeter Road Community Primary School

Requires Improvement221 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Hulham Road Stores0.7 km
  • Salterton Road Service Station0.8 km
  • Shell Service Station0.8 km
  • The Crusty Cob0.9 km
  • The Granary0.5 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • TLC Exmouth Bed And Breakfast0.9 km
  • Rohaven Bed And Breakfast0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Country House Inn0.1 km
  • Farmhouse Inn0.9 km
  • Holly Tree0.2 km
  • LED0.5 km
  • Withycombe Rugby Club0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Bumble And Tee0.8 km
  • Cafe@ Car Wash0.2 km
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Tesco Express0.9 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.9 km
  • The Southern Co-Operative0.9 km
  • The Southern Co-operative0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Chadni Express0.9 km
  • Littleham Fish And Chip Shop1.0 km
  • Ocean Garden Takeaway0.2 km
  • Wing Sing Takeaway0.9 km
  • Withycombe Fish Bar0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Exmouth1.6 km
  • Lympstone2.9 km
  • Lympstone Village3.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Country House0.0 km
  • Country House0.0 km
  • Pound Lane0.2 km
  • Pound Lane0.2 km
  • Pound Lane Trading Estate0.2 km