Postcode Analysis East Devon, South West

IMPERIAL ROAD, EX8 1AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IMPERIAL ROAD, EX8 1AU.

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Population

250

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 41,900 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EX8 1AU 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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1/10
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1/10
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6/10
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6/10
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6/10
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6/10
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9/10
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3/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates EX8 1AU — age 40, 40% ownership, 46% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (40) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

EX8 1AU is a mixed residential area on Imperial Road, 0.2km from The Point in Exmouth. Administratively it sits within Exmouth Town ward and the East Devon constituency.

For renters and young professionals, EX8 1AU offers 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. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 107 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £151k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for EX8 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00100807 (shared with 7 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 1AU. The average age is 40.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.2%
Asian / British Asian3.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Flat

£ 140,500

8 sales · Mean £ 130,712

Semi-Detached

£ 313,750

2 sales · Mean £ 313,750

Terraced

£ 130,000

1 sales · Mean £ 130,000

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

Crime around EX8 1AU is above average at 107 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 offences182
Anti-social behaviour83
Criminal damage and arson53
Shoplifting36
Public order30

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 pupils0.6 km
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Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education

Requires Improvement39 pupils0.9 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Exmouth

Good176 pupils0.9 km
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Exmouth Community College

Requires Improvement2225 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

36 nearby
  • Aathi Premier Store0.3 km
  • Central Convenience Stores0.2 km
  • Deli On The Strand0.2 km
  • Delicja0.3 km
  • Harbour News And Gifts0.5 km
  • + 31 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

26 nearby
  • Spoken0.2 km
  • Palm0.2 km
  • The Bath House0.4 km
  • The Beach0.5 km
  • The Strand0.3 km
  • + 21 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

11 nearby
  • Breken0.1 km
  • Cavendish Hotel0.2 km
  • Premier Inn Exmouth0.4 km
  • The Ash Private Hotel0.4 km
  • The Imperial Hotel0.2 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

55 nearby
  • Antonio's0.3 km
  • Brunch, Lunch And Munch0.3 km
  • Corner Kebab0.3 km
  • Curry Cottage0.3 km
  • Golden Dragon0.3 km
  • + 50 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

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

3 nearby
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.4 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Exmouth0.3 km
  • Starcross2.4 km
  • Dawlish Warren2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Morton Road0.1 km
  • TSB Bank0.1 km
  • Leisure Centre0.2 km
  • Savoy Cinema0.2 km
  • Savoy Cinema0.3 km