Postcode Analysis East Devon, South West

TRAVERSHES CLOSE, EX8 3LH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TRAVERSHES CLOSE, EX8 3LH.

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Population

333

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 42,900 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EX8 3LH represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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7/10
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5/10
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5/10
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6/10
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5/10
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5/10
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10/10
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6/10
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3/10
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Area Character

EX8 3LH is an established family neighbourhood — 69% owner-occupation and an average age of 45 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 20.2% year-on-year.

home £268,000 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

EX8 3LH is a safe, established residential area on Travershes Close, 0.7km from Hulham in Exmouth. Administratively it sits within Exmouth Brixington ward and the East Devon constituency.

For families considering a move, EX8 3LH represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £268k, down 20.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for EX8 3LH are sourced from Output Area E00100828 (shared with 7 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 3LH. The average age is 44.6. 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 Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 257,000

11 sales · Mean £ 244,772

Semi-Detached

£ 252,500

6 sales · Mean £ 259,916

Detached

£ 290,000

1 sales · Mean £ 290,000

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

EX8 3LH has low crime rates — 17 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 offences46
Anti-social behaviour18
Other theft9
Criminal damage and arson7
Drugs3

school Local Schools

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Withycombe Raleigh Church of England Primary School

Good616 pupils0.4 km
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Marpool Primary School

Good423 pupils0.6 km
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Exmouth Community College

Requires Improvement2225 pupils0.7 km
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Brixington Primary Academy

Good360 pupils0.9 km
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Bassetts Farm Primary School

Good419 pupils1.2 km
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Exeter Road Community Primary School

Requires Improvement221 pupils1.3 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Exmouth

Good176 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Hulham Road Stores0.6 km
  • Shell Service Station0.6 km
  • The Granary0.5 km
  • Withycombe Pharmacy0.4 km
  • Rivermead Post Office And Stores0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • TLC Exmouth Bed And Breakfast0.9 km
  • Rohaven Bed And Breakfast0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Country House Inn0.4 km
  • Farmhouse Inn0.9 km
  • Holly Tree0.4 km
  • LED0.5 km
  • Withycombe Rugby Club0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Bumble And Tee0.9 km
  • Cafe@ Car Wash0.2 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.9 km
  • The Southern Co-Operative0.9 km
  • The Southern Co-operative0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Chadni Express0.9 km
  • Ocean Garden Takeaway0.4 km
  • Withycombe Fish Bar0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Exmouth1.6 km
  • Lympstone2.5 km
  • Lympstone Village2.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Springfield Road0.2 km
  • Springfield Road0.2 km
  • Pound Lane Trading Estate0.2 km
  • Pound Lane Trading Estate0.2 km
  • Pound Lane0.2 km