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Affluence in EX8 3NX

How EX8 3NX ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.

Neighbourhood
Clyst, Exton & Lympstone
Council
East Devon
Region
South West
Neighbourhood population
2,167 (2024)
Deprivation

How well off EX8 3NX is

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the EX8 3NX area scores 9.0 out of 10, placing it among the most affluent fifth of England. Its lowest-scoring category is barriers to housing and services (2.0 out of 10). Scores are ranked within England only, so they can’t be compared across UK nations.

Overall score
9.0/ 10
Most deprivedLeast deprived
By category, lowest first
  • Barriers to housing and services2.0
  • Living environment4.0
  • Education and skills9.0
  • Income10.0
  • Employment10.0
  • Health and disability10.0
  • Crime10.0
  • Children in low-income families10.0
  • Older people in low-income households10.0
Income

Household income

Average yearly household income before tax (2022/23), estimated for local neighbourhoods.

Annual income
£64,201
Before tax, all sources
England
£55,856
Above the national average
Higher than
75%
Of neighbourhoods in England and Wales
Work

Who is in work

65.7% of adults in the EX8 3NX area are in work, above the England average of 55.7%. 18.9% are retired and 5.6% are full-time students.

EX8 3NXEngland
Employee, full-time38%34.3%
Employee, part-time17.8%11.9%
Self-employed9.8%9.5%
Unemployed1.1%2.9%
Full-time student5.6%7.9%
Retired18.9%21.5%
Looking after home or family2%4.8%
Long-term sick or disabled0.6%4.1%
Other6.1%3.1%
Occupations

Social grade

41.5% of adults in the EX8 3NX area work in managerial or professional jobs, above the England average of 33.2%.

EX8 3NXEngland
Higher managerial & professional17.8%13.2%
Lower managerial & professional23.6%19.9%
Intermediate12.6%11.4%
Small employers & self-employed11.5%10.6%
Lower supervisory & technical5%5.3%
Semi-routine7.6%11.3%
Routine10.6%12%
Never worked & long-term unemployed5.8%8.5%
Full-time students5.4%7.7%
Education

Highest qualification

39.4% of adults in the EX8 3NX area hold a degree or equivalent, above the England average of 33.9%. 8.8% have no qualifications.

EX8 3NXEngland
Degree level or above39.4%33.9%
A level or equivalent24.9%16.9%
GCSE grade 4/C or above13.3%13.3%
Below GCSE grade 4/C7.5%9.7%
Apprenticeship3.6%5.3%
Other qualifications2.5%2.8%
No qualifications8.8%18.1%
About these figures

Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around EX8 3NX (Clyst, Exton & Lympstone) (about 2,167 residents).

Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.

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