exeter EX11 Postcodes

Exeter (EX11)

The EX11 postcode area is located in the Exeter postcode town region, within the county of Devon, and contains a total of 373 individual postcodes.

There are 24 electoral wards in the EX11 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 East Devon Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 30% of people in EX11 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 EX11 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 EX11 postcode is located within the Exeter district in the county of Devon in the south-west of the UK. It covers Axminster, a small market town in the east of the county, and the nearby villages of Hawkchurch, Membury, Payhembury, Stockland, Upcott and Whitford.

Axminster, the hub of the area, is best known for Axminster carpets and is home to the internationally renowned business, Axminster Carpets Ltd. Also located at Axminster is a wide variety of shops and businesses. These range from high street names such as the Co-operative Food store, Argos and Peacocks to independent retailers, banks, restaurants, pubs, garages and post offices. The area is also home to two doctors' surgeries and the local hospital, Axminster Community Hospital.

Village life in EX11 is vibrant, with a variety of village halls and churches servicing the local communities. Hawkchurch has a recreation ground with a children's playground and a monthly farmers' market; Membury is home to a picturesque Norman church; Payhembury's Royal British Legion Club gives plenty of opportunities for social and recreational activities; Stockland has a village green with a cricket pitch and the ruins of an old church; Upcott has a village hall and Stockland Bottom Recreation Ground, which is ideal for hosting events and staging outdoor performances; and Whitford boasts a village pub and a 15th century tithe barn.

The EX11 postcode has many amenities, activities and leisure pursuits to offer its residents. Woodbury Common Country Park, located between Hawkchurch and Membury, is a great spot for dog walking and cycling; and Seaton and Lyme Regis are both close by and offer stunning beaches. Beer Quarry Caves, near Seaton, provide a unique underground experience. The East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, located to the east of Axminster, is perfect for exploring and walking. Exeter is a short distance away, making it easy to take advantage of all that the city has to offer.

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