Postcode Analysis East Devon, South West

SHELLY ROAD, EX8 1AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHELLY ROAD, EX8 1AN.

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Population

418

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 41,900 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EX8 1AN represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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2/10
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1/10
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5/10
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4/10
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4/10
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7/10
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5/10
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5/10
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3/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. EX8 1AN's low deprivation rank, 60% ownership, and £460k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £460k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 4.7% year-on-year.

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

EX8 1AN is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Shelly Road, 0.3km from The Point in Exmouth. Administratively it sits within Exmouth Town ward and the East Devon constituency.

For families considering a move, EX8 1AN represents a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 52 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £460k, down 4.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for EX8 1AN are sourced from Output Area E00100809 (shared with 20 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 1AN. The average age is 52.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.1%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 507,500

20 sales · Mean £ 559,950

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

EX8 1AN has low crime rates — 49 incidents 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 offences32
Anti-social behaviour14
Criminal damage and arson9
Drugs6
Public order3

school Local Schools

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The Beacon Church of England (VA) Primary School

Good183 pupils0.8 km
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Exeter Road Community Primary School

Requires Improvement221 pupils1.1 km
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Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education

Requires Improvement39 pupils1.4 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Exmouth

Good176 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

29 nearby
  • Aathi Premier Store0.8 km
  • Central Convenience Stores0.4 km
  • Deli On The Strand0.8 km
  • Delicja0.8 km
  • Harbour News And Gifts0.1 km
  • + 24 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

21 nearby
  • Spoken0.8 km
  • Palm0.8 km
  • The Bath House0.8 km
  • The Beach0.1 km
  • The Strand0.8 km
  • + 16 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

10 nearby
  • Breken0.5 km
  • Cavendish Hotel0.5 km
  • Premier Inn Exmouth0.8 km
  • The Ash Private Hotel0.2 km
  • The Imperial Hotel0.7 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

49 nearby
  • Antonio's0.8 km
  • Brunch, Lunch And Munch0.9 km
  • Corner Kebab0.8 km
  • Curry Cottage0.8 km
  • Golden Dragon0.8 km
  • + 44 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Carol's Kitchen0.8 km
  • Cookies N Dreams0.9 km
  • Lunchies0.8 km
  • The Octagon At Exmouth LTD0.8 km
  • Aroma Grill1.0 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.9 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Exmouth0.8 km
  • Starcross2.0 km
  • Dawlish Warren2.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Exmouth Ferry Landing0.1 km
  • Exmouth Ferry Landing0.1 km
  • Exmouth Ferry Landing0.1 km
  • Esplanade0.2 km
  • Camperdown Terrace0.3 km