EX8 1AS is an active urban area on St Andrews Road, 0.1km from The Point in Exmouth. Administratively it sits within Exmouth Town ward and the East Devon constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 54% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 117 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £292k, up 196.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for EX8 1AS are sourced from Output Area E00100810 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST ANDREWS ROAD, EX8 1AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST ANDREWS ROAD, EX8 1AS.
272
44
£ 41,900 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
EX8 1AS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 39% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £292k. Property prices are trending up 196.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX8 1AS. The average age is 43.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 399,950
7 sales · Mean £ 351,135
Flat
£ 143,750
8 sales · Mean £ 167,743
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around EX8 1AS is above average at 117 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.
school Local Schools
The Beacon Church of England (VA) Primary School
Exeter Road Community Primary School
Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Exmouth
Exmouth Community College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
36 nearby- Aathi Premier Store0.5 km
- Central Convenience Stores0.0 km
- Deli On The Strand0.5 km
- Delicja0.5 km
- Harbour News And Gifts0.3 km
- + 31 more
Pub, NightClub
25 nearby- Spoken0.4 km
- Palm0.5 km
- The Bath House0.5 km
- The Beach0.2 km
- The Strand0.5 km
- + 20 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
11 nearby- Breken0.1 km
- Cavendish Hotel0.2 km
- Premier Inn Exmouth0.5 km
- The Ash Private Hotel0.2 km
- The Imperial Hotel0.4 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
53 nearby- Antonio's0.5 km
- Brunch, Lunch And Munch0.6 km
- Corner Kebab0.5 km
- Curry Cottage0.5 km
- Golden Dragon0.4 km
- + 48 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Carol's Kitchen0.5 km
- Cookies N Dreams0.6 km
- Lunchies0.5 km
- The Octagon At Exmouth LTD0.5 km
- Jim's Fried Chicken0.8 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.6 km
- The Co-operative Food0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Exmouth0.5 km
- Starcross2.3 km
- Dawlish Warren2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Camperdown Terrace0.1 km
- Morton Road0.1 km
- Sea Front0.2 km
- Esplanade0.2 km
- Exmouth Ferry Landing0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EX81AS · Data under Open Government Licence