EX8 3QW is a safe, established residential area on Moorfield Road, 0.3km from Marpool Estate in Exmouth. Administratively it sits within Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh ward and the East Devon constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. 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 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
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 £254k.
Census 2021 statistics for EX8 3QW are sourced from Output Area E00100844 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MOORFIELD ROAD, EX8 3QW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOORFIELD ROAD, EX8 3QW.
428
38
£ 42,900 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX8 3QW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. EX8 3QW's 62% ownership and 38-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX8 3QW. The average age is 38.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 254,975
2 sales · Mean £ 254,975
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX8 3QW has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Marpool Primary School
Withycombe Raleigh Church of England Primary School
Exmouth Community College
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Exmouth
Bassetts Farm Primary School
Brixington Primary Academy
Exeter Road Community Primary School
Littleham Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Hulham Road Stores0.8 km
- Salterton Road Service Station0.6 km
- Shell Service Station1.0 km
- The Crusty Cob0.7 km
- The Granary0.5 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Country House Inn0.2 km
- Cranford Sports Club0.8 km
- Holly Tree0.3 km
- LED0.5 km
- Liverton Copse Community Centre1.0 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Bumble And Tee0.9 km
- Cafe@ Car Wash0.5 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- The Co-operative Food0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Littleham Fish And Chip Shop0.8 km
- Ocean Garden Takeaway0.3 km
- Wing Sing Takeaway0.7 km
- Withycombe Fish Bar0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Rohaven Bed And Breakfast1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Exmouth1.6 km
- Lympstone3.1 km
- Lympstone Village3.4 km
Bus Stops
- Green Close0.0 km
- Green Close0.1 km
- Country House0.2 km
- Country House0.2 km
- Brooklands Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: EX83QW · Data under Open Government Licence