EX8 3JD is a sought-after residential area on Orchard Close, 0.8km from Hulham in Exmouth. Administratively it sits within Exmouth Halsdon ward and the East Devon constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in EX8, EX8 3JD offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 87% 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £432k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for EX8 3JD are sourced from Output Area E00100765 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ORCHARD CLOSE, EX8 3JD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORCHARD CLOSE, EX8 3JD.
330
48
£ 48,800 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
EX8 3JD is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £432k, 87% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £432k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX8 3JD. The average age is 48.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 335,000
3 sales · Mean £ 345,916
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX8 3JD has low crime rates — 14 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
Exmouth Community College
Withycombe Raleigh Church of England Primary School
Marpool Primary School
Brixington Primary Academy
Exeter Road Community Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Exmouth
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Acorn Tyres Ltd0.9 km
- Rivermead Post Office And Stores0.6 km
- Hulham Road Stores0.4 km
- Shell Service Station0.3 km
- The Granary0.7 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Rohaven Bed And Breakfast0.3 km
- TLC Exmouth Bed And Breakfast0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Southern Co-operative0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Country House Inn0.8 km
- Holly Tree0.7 km
- LED0.7 km
- The Park Hotel1.0 km
- Exmouth Town Football Club0.8 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Bumble And Tee0.9 km
- Cafe@ Car Wash0.6 km
- Level 1 Games0.9 km
- Lower Halsdon Farm0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Ocean Garden Takeaway0.7 km
- Withycombe Fish Bar0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Exmouth1.5 km
- Lympstone2.1 km
- Lympstone Village2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Maristow Avenue0.1 km
- Bapton Lane0.1 km
- Shell Garage0.2 km
- Shell Garage0.2 km
- Halsdown House0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: EX83JD · Data under Open Government Licence