exeter EX6 Postcodes

Exeter (EX6)

The EX6 postcode area is located in the Exeter postcode town region, within the county of Devon, and contains a total of 841 individual postcodes.

There are 116 electoral wards in the EX6 postcode area, including Axminster, Barnstaple, Beaworthy, Bideford, Braunton, Bude, Budleigh Salterton, Chulmleigh, Colyton, Crediton, Cullompton, Dawlish, Exeter, Exmouth, Holsworthy, Honiton, Ilfracombe, Lynmouth, Lynton, North Tawton, Okehampton, Ottery St Mary, Seaton, Sidmouth, South Molton, Tiverton, Torrington, Umberleigh, Winkleigh, Woolacombe which come under the local authority of the Teignbridge Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 28% of people in EX6 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of EX6 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.

The EX6 postcode covers a district located in Devon, in the South West of England. The area includes parts of the parishes of Exminster, Kenton, Clapham and Woodbury. The postcode district is surrounded by other postcode areas including EX2, EX5, TQ12 and BS21.

EX6 is part of the Exeter postcode area. The area houses the villages of Exminster, Kenton, Clapham, Woodbury, Ebford, Newcourt, Whitestone, Exton, Shillingford Abbot and Aylesbeare. The nearby city of Exeter has a population just over one hundred thousand.

The EX6 postcode includes a range of public transport options. Exeter St David's train station is located in the postcode area, providing direct access to London Paddington, with a journey time of just under three hours. Exeter airport also serves the region, offering connections to the UK and Europe, with a range of shopping and dining options. Air services from London are available in under two hours.

EX6 postcode district contains extensive green spaces, including two golf courses, Exminster Marshes, a Nature Reserve and an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The River Exe runs through the region enabling watersports such as boating, sailing, fishing and wakeboarding. There are also several large and small businesses located within the area.

For motorists, the M5 motorway runs close to EX6, providing quick access to the rest of the UK and easy connections to larger cities including Bristol, Swansea, Birmingham and Manchester. Other nearby primary and secondary routes include A373, A30 and A377.

EX6 offers a variety of educational establishments, nursery schools and further education providers such as Exeter College, Exeter University as well as a number of primary and secondary schools. As part of the University's presence in the region, the postcode includes innovation and expertise centres such as Exeter Science Park.

The postcode also has excellent retail facilities, including Exeter's two shopping centres, Princesshay Shopping Centre and Guildhall Shopping Centre. For leisure activities, there are several cinemas, a range of museums and galleries, theatres, parks, gardens, pubs, clubs and restaurants.

EX6 has played an important role in the area's economy for many years, providing access to employment opportunities, cultural activities, education, shopping and leisure. It is recognised as one of the most desirable places to live in Devon, offering an exceptional quality of life.

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