Area Analysis East Devon, South West

EX8 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the EX8 postcode area.

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Population

38,394

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 39,967 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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7/10
family_restroomFamily
3/10
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5/10
workEmployment
4/10
diversity_3Diversity
3/10
paymentsAffluence
5/10
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10/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
trending_upInvestment
4/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. EX8's 70% ownership and 47-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £354k. Property prices are trending down 3.5% year-on-year.

home £354,859 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

EX8 is a postcode district in East Devon, South West, covering 1081 active and 318 retired postcodes.

The largest share of EX8 (12%) is characterised by a mature neighbourhood of self-reliant retirees, typically owner-occupied, alongside a retirement-heavy area, often including sheltered housing or care homes (11%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes EX8 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in EX8 are around £354k, down 3.5% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across EX8 at 120 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. The district has a mature, established population with an average age of 47 — predominantly owner-occupied, quiet, and low-turnover.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full EX8 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.5%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences2039
Anti-social behaviour794
Criminal damage and arson441
Other theft267
Public order261

school Local Schools

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Exeter Road Community Primary School

Requires Improvement221 pupils
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Marpool Primary School

Good423 pupils
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Bassetts Farm Primary School

Good419 pupils
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Withycombe Raleigh Church of England Primary School

Good616 pupils
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Lympstone Church of England Primary School

Good166 pupils
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Littleham Church of England Primary School

Requires Improvement110 pupils
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The Beacon Church of England (VA) Primary School

Good183 pupils
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Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education

Requires Improvement39 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

17 nearby
  • Ashton Court Hotel
  • Breken
  • Cavendish Hotel
  • Dolphin Hotel
  • Exmouth Beach Hotel
  • + 12 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

39 nearby
  • Beacon Vaults
  • Bicton Inn
  • Country House Inn
  • Cranford Sports Club
  • Exmouth Arms
  • + 34 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

74 nearby
  • Aby's
  • Antonio's
  • Barbecue Thirteen
  • Bayleaf Cafe
  • Bayview Owners Lounge
  • + 69 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

27 nearby
  • Ali's Kebab Shop
  • Aroma Grill
  • Burger King
  • Carol's Kitchen
  • Chadni Express
  • + 22 more
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Retailers - Other

52 nearby
  • The Italian Store Exmouth LTD
  • Aathi Premier Store
  • Acorn Tyres Ltd
  • Boots
  • Callands Budgens
  • + 47 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Iceland Foods Ltd
  • Lidl UK
  • Tesco
  • Tesco
  • Tesco Express
  • + 4 more