<\/span>\u00a0Devon Postcode Areas, Districts & Map Guide<\/span><\/h1>\nDevon in South West England is mainly covered by three postcode areas<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n- EX (Exeter postcode area)<\/strong> \u2013 most of Devon<\/li>\n
- TQ (Torquay postcode area)<\/strong> \u2013 South Devon \/ English Riviera<\/li>\n
- PL (Plymouth postcode area)<\/strong> \u2013 Plymouth & South West fringe<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
It is one of the UK counties where postcode boundaries strongly reflect geography: inland rural Devon vs coastal urban zones.<\/p>\n
\n<\/span>\u00a01. EX POSTCODE AREA (Exeter & Most of Devon)<\/span><\/h1>\nThe EX area covers the largest part of Devon<\/strong>, including Exeter and much of East, Mid, and North Devon.<\/p>\n
\n<\/span>\u00a0EX District Breakdown<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/span>\u00a0Exeter & Immediate Surroundings<\/span><\/h3>\n\n- EX1<\/strong> \u2013 East Exeter (Heavitree, St Leonard\u2019s fringe)<\/li>\n
- EX2<\/strong> \u2013 South Exeter (St Thomas, Alphington)<\/li>\n
- EX3<\/strong> \u2013 Topsham, riverside eastern suburbs<\/li>\n
- EX4<\/strong> \u2013 North & central Exeter<\/li>\n
- EX5<\/strong> \u2013 Cranbrook, Broadclyst, airport areas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n<\/span>\u00a0East Devon & Rural Zones<\/span><\/h3>\n\n- EX6<\/strong> \u2013 Exminster, Dawlish outskirts, Teign Valley fringe<\/li>\n
- EX7<\/strong> \u2013 Dawlish, coastal towns<\/li>\n
- EX8<\/strong> \u2013 Exmouth (major seaside town)<\/li>\n
- EX9<\/strong> \u2013 Budleigh Salterton, coastal villages<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n<\/span>\u00a0Mid Devon & Inland Areas<\/span><\/h3>\n\n- EX14<\/strong> \u2013 Honiton<\/li>\n
- EX15<\/strong> \u2013 Cullompton<\/li>\n
- EX16<\/strong> \u2013 Tiverton<\/li>\n
- EX17<\/strong> \u2013 Crediton & surrounding villages<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n<\/span>\ud83c\udf32 North Devon (Rural & Coastal)<\/span><\/h3>\n\n- EX18<\/strong> \u2013 South Molton<\/li>\n
- EX19<\/strong> \u2013 Chulmleigh area<\/li>\n
- EX20<\/strong> \u2013 Okehampton<\/li>\n
- EX21\u2013EX23<\/strong> \u2013 Holsworthy, Hatherleigh, Bude border areas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n<\/span>\u00a0Case Insight: EX4 (Central Exeter)<\/span><\/h2>\nLocal sentiment:<\/p>\n
\u201cEverything is walkable\u2014university, shops, and nightlife are all close together.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Key insight:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- University-driven economy<\/li>\n
- High student population<\/li>\n
- Dense urban housing mix<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n<\/span>\u00a0Case Insight: EX8 (Exmouth)<\/span><\/h2>\nResident view:<\/p>\n
\u201cA relaxed seaside town, popular with retirees and families who want coastal living near Exeter.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Key insight:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Strong commuter link to Exeter<\/li>\n
- Tourism + retirement economy<\/li>\n
- High seasonal population change<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n<\/span>\u00a0Case Insight: EX16 (Tiverton)<\/span><\/h2>\nLocal comment:<\/p>\n
\u201cA quiet market town that feels central but slightly disconnected from major employment hubs.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Key insight:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Inland commuter settlement<\/li>\n
- Agricultural and service economy<\/li>\n
- Moderate housing affordability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n<\/span>\u00a02. TQ POSTCODE AREA (Torbay & South Devon Coast)<\/span><\/h1>\nThe TQ area covers the English Riviera and South Devon coastline<\/strong>.<\/p>\n