EX3 Postcode

The postcode district located in the EX Exeter postal area has a population of 4,935 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census.

The district currently has approximately 209 postal code units across 1 geographic postcode sectors. Each sector can contain up to 400 unique combinations, giving the district a total capacity of 400 units. With 209 postcodes in use, there are 191 units available.

The area of the district is 3.65 square miles (9.45 square kilometers or 2,335.19 acres).

Where is it?

The postcode district EX3 is located in the town of Exeter. Exeter is surrounded by several nearby towns, including Exmouth to the South East, Dawlish to the South, Ottery St. Mary to the North East, Sidmouth to the East, Cullompton to the North, Newton Abbot to the South West, and Crediton to the North West. The distance between Exeter and London is approximately 155.28 miles.

The post town for this district is EXETER.

Addresses within the area belong to the nation of England.

The district is in the Devon CC region of Devon within the South West (England).

In the EX3 postcode district in Devon, the primary settlement is Exeter. Other significant settlements include Clyst St. George, Ebford, and Exton. The most significant Postal Town is Exeter in the county of Devon, in England.

When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Exeter District (B) (167 postal codes), and finally, the East Devon District area (58 postal codes).

The largest settlement in the EX3 postal code is Topsham followed by Exton, and Ebford.

The postcode area has a boundary with Exe Estuary.

The EX3 Postcode shares a border with EX2 (EXETER, Marsh Barton Trading Estate, Alphington), EX5 (Cranbrook, Silverton, Broadclyst) and EX8 (EXMOUTH, Lympstone).

There are 2 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown: The sector EX3 0, covers Topsham in Devon. The sector EX3 9 is non-geographic. It's often designated for PO Boxes, large organisations, or special services.