Postcode Analysis East Devon, South West

ALEXANDRA TERRACE, EX8 1BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALEXANDRA TERRACE, EX8 1BB.

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Population

216

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 41,900 /yr

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Employed

61%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EX8 1BB 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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7/10
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7/10
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6/10
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4/10
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10/10
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3/10
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2/10
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Area Character

EX8 1BB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 42% 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 1BB is a mixed residential area on Alexandra Terrace, 0.3km from The Point in Exmouth. Administratively it sits within Exmouth Town ward and the East Devon constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 56% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 104 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £154k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for EX8 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00100806 (shared with 11 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 1BB. The average age is 45.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 150,000

23 sales · Mean £ 164,599

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

Crime around EX8 1BB is above average at 104 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 offences170
Anti-social behaviour82
Criminal damage and arson49
Shoplifting35
Public order23

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 pupils0.7 km
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Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education

Requires Improvement39 pupils0.8 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 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

36 nearby
  • Aathi Premier Store0.4 km
  • Central Convenience Stores0.2 km
  • Deli On The Strand0.3 km
  • Delicja0.3 km
  • Harbour News And Gifts0.5 km
  • + 31 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

25 nearby
  • Spoken0.3 km
  • Palm0.3 km
  • The Bath House0.3 km
  • The Beach0.5 km
  • The Strand0.4 km
  • + 20 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

11 nearby
  • Breken0.2 km
  • Cavendish Hotel0.1 km
  • Premier Inn Exmouth0.3 km
  • The Ash Private Hotel0.4 km
  • The Imperial Hotel0.1 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

55 nearby
  • Antonio's0.4 km
  • Brunch, Lunch And Munch0.4 km
  • Corner Kebab0.4 km
  • Curry Cottage0.4 km
  • Golden Dragon0.2 km
  • + 50 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Carol's Kitchen0.3 km
  • Cookies N Dreams0.5 km
  • Lunchies0.3 km
  • The Octagon At Exmouth LTD0.3 km
  • Jim's Fried Chicken0.7 km
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.5 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Exmouth0.4 km
  • Starcross2.5 km
  • Dawlish Warren2.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Imperial Hotel0.1 km
  • Imperial Hotel0.1 km
  • Sea Front0.2 km
  • Morton Road0.2 km
  • TSB Bank0.3 km