Postcode Analysis East Devon, South West

LARCH CLOSE, EX8 5NQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LARCH CLOSE, EX8 5NQ.

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Population

308

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 47,100 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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5/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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5/10
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9/10
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6/10
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4/10
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Area Character

EX8 5NQ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £250k, 66% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

EX8 5NQ is a sought-after residential area on Larch Close, 0.1km from Brixington in Exmouth. Administratively it sits within Exmouth Halsdon ward and the East Devon constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in EX8, EX8 5NQ offers a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 66% 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £250k. 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 5NQ are sourced from Output Area E00100747 (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 5NQ. The average age is 39.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

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

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 209,000

3 sales · Mean £ 211,333

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

EX8 5NQ has low crime rates — 13 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 offences40
Anti-social behaviour7
Other crime5
Public order5
Criminal damage and arson4

school Local Schools

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Brixington Primary Academy

Good360 pupils0.1 km
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Bassetts Farm Primary School

Good419 pupils0.8 km
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Withycombe Raleigh Church of England Primary School

Good616 pupils1.1 km
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Marpool Primary School

Good423 pupils1.2 km
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Exmouth Community College

Requires Improvement2225 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Morrisons Daily0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Farmhouse Inn0.2 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Cafe@ Car Wash0.8 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.2 km
  • The Southern Co-Operative0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Chadni Express0.3 km
  • Krispies0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Exmouth2.5 km
  • Lympstone2.6 km
  • Lympstone Village2.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Lime Grove0.1 km
  • Brixington Lane0.1 km
  • Brixington Lane0.1 km
  • Pines Road0.2 km
  • Pines Road0.2 km