Postcode Analysis East Devon, South West

ORCHARD CLOSE, EX8 3JD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORCHARD CLOSE, EX8 3JD.

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Population

330

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 48,800 /yr

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Employed

40%

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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7/10
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8/10
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5/10
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6/10
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2/10
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7/10
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10/10
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9/10
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9/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British99.1%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences30
Anti-social behaviour11
Shoplifting7
Other theft5
Criminal damage and arson3

school Local Schools

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Exmouth Community College

Requires Improvement2225 pupils0.7 km
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Withycombe Raleigh Church of England Primary School

Good616 pupils0.8 km
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Marpool Primary School

Good423 pupils1.0 km
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Brixington Primary Academy

Good360 pupils1.2 km
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Exeter Road Community Primary School

Requires Improvement221 pupils1.2 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Exmouth

Good176 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Rohaven Bed And Breakfast0.3 km
  • TLC Exmouth Bed And Breakfast0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Southern Co-operative0.2 km
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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

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Bumble And Tee0.9 km
  • Cafe@ Car Wash0.6 km
  • Level 1 Games0.9 km
  • Lower Halsdon Farm0.7 km
fastfood

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