Postcode Analysis East Devon, South West

THE STRAND, EX8 1AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE STRAND, EX8 1AF.

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Population

220

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 41,900 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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1/10
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7/10
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3/10
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8/10
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4/10
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9/10
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3/10
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1/10
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Area Character

EX8 1AF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 39% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

EX8 1AF is a mixed residential area on The Strand, 0.4km from The Point in Exmouth. Administratively it sits within Exmouth Town ward and the East Devon constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional high streets zone — traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 57% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 82 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for EX8 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00100823 (shared with 37 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX8 1AF. The average age is 43.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.3%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 5%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around EX8 1AF is moderate at 82 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences206
Anti-social behaviour87
Criminal damage and arson58
Shoplifting37
Public order36

school Local Schools

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The Beacon Church of England (VA) Primary School

Good183 pupils0.3 km
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Exeter Road Community Primary School

Requires Improvement221 pupils0.4 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Exmouth

Good176 pupils0.8 km
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Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education

Requires Improvement39 pupils0.9 km
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Exmouth Community College

Requires Improvement2225 pupils1.0 km
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Withycombe Raleigh Church of England Primary School

Good616 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

36 nearby
  • Aathi Premier Store0.1 km
  • Central Convenience Stores0.4 km
  • Deli On The Strand0.0 km
  • Delicja0.2 km
  • Harbour News And Gifts0.7 km
  • + 31 more
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Pub, NightClub

26 nearby
  • Spoken0.1 km
  • Palm0.1 km
  • The Bath House0.5 km
  • The Beach0.6 km
  • The Strand0.1 km
  • + 21 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

12 nearby
  • Breken0.3 km
  • Cavendish Hotel0.4 km
  • Premier Inn Exmouth0.5 km
  • The Ash Private Hotel0.6 km
  • The Imperial Hotel0.3 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

56 nearby
  • Antonio's0.1 km
  • Brunch, Lunch And Munch0.2 km
  • Corner Kebab0.1 km
  • Curry Cottage0.1 km
  • Golden Dragon0.3 km
  • + 51 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Carol's Kitchen0.0 km
  • Cookies N Dreams0.2 km
  • Lunchies0.2 km
  • The Octagon At Exmouth LTD0.5 km
  • Jim's Fried Chicken0.4 km
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.2 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.2 km
  • Tesco0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Exmouth0.1 km
  • Starcross2.5 km
  • Dawlish Warren3.1 km

Bus Stops

  • TSB Bank0.0 km
  • Savoy Cinema0.1 km
  • Savoy Cinema0.1 km
  • Leisure Centre0.1 km
  • Imperial Road0.1 km