Postcode Analysis East Devon, South West

THE STRAND, EX8 1AG House Prices & Local Information

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

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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

No single demographic signal dominates EX8 1AG — age 43, 39% ownership, 57% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (43) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

EX8 1AG is a mixed residential area on The Strand, 0.4km from The Point in Exmouth. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Exmouth Town ward and the East Devon constituency.

Within the EX8 district, this postcode is characterised by an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. By day, the area transitions to a traditional high streets character: traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 90 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for EX8 1AG 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 1AG. 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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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

Crime around EX8 1AG is above average at 90 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 offences199
Anti-social behaviour87
Criminal damage and arson57
Shoplifting36
Public order35

school Local Schools

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The Beacon Church of England (VA) Primary School

Good183 pupils0.2 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 pupils0.8 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 Strand0.1 km
  • Delicja0.2 km
  • Harbour News And Gifts0.7 km
  • + 31 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

26 nearby
  • Spoken0.1 km
  • Palm0.1 km
  • The Bath House0.5 km
  • The Beach0.6 km
  • The Strand0.2 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 Kitchen0.1 km
  • Cookies N Dreams0.2 km
  • Lunchies0.1 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

  • Exmouth0.2 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