EX8 4BR is a safe, established residential area on Burch Close, 0.5km from Raleigh, Withycombe in Exmouth. Administratively it sits within Exmouth Brixington ward and the East Devon constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, EX8 4BR is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. 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. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £267k.
Census 2021 statistics for EX8 4BR are sourced from Output Area E00100829 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BURCH CLOSE, EX8 4BR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BURCH CLOSE, EX8 4BR.
309
38
£ 42,900 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX8 4BR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 46% of tenure in EX8 4BR — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX8 4BR. The average age is 37.7. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 280,000
1 sales · Mean £ 280,000
Terraced
£ 226,000
3 sales · Mean £ 231,166
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX8 4BR has low crime rates — 16 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
Bassetts Farm Primary School
Brixington Primary Academy
Marpool Primary School
Withycombe Raleigh Church of England Primary School
Littleham Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Home Bargains0.7 km
- Morrisons Daily1.0 km
- The Range0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Quentance Farm0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Farmhouse Inn0.7 km
- Liverton Copse Community Centre0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- McDonalds0.7 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl UK0.6 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
- The Southern Co-Operative0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Chadni Express0.6 km
- Krispies1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Exmouth2.6 km
- Lympstone3.5 km
- Lympstone Village3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Burch Close0.0 km
- Burch Close0.0 km
- Bassetts Farm School0.1 km
- Cheshire Road0.1 km
- Cheshire Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: EX84BR · Data under Open Government Licence