EX8 1BW is a mixed residential area on Meadow Street, 0.8km from The Point in Exmouth. Administratively it sits within Exmouth Town ward and the East Devon constituency.
For renters and young professionals, EX8 1BW offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £180k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for EX8 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00100824 (shared with 29 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MEADOW STREET, EX8 1BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEADOW STREET, EX8 1BW.
307
42
£ 41,900 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX8 1BW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
EX8 1BW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 47% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX8 1BW. The average age is 41.6. 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
Flat
£ 130,000
3 sales · Mean £ 143,166
Terraced
£ 118,000
1 sales · Mean £ 118,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around EX8 1BW is moderate at 67 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
Exeter Road Community Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Exmouth
The Beacon Church of England (VA) Primary School
Exmouth Community College
Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education
Withycombe Raleigh Church of England Primary School
Marpool Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
36 nearby- Aathi Premier Store0.3 km
- Central Convenience Stores0.8 km
- Deli On The Strand0.3 km
- Delicja0.3 km
- Roly's Fudge Pantry0.3 km
- + 31 more
Pub, NightClub
28 nearby- Spoken0.4 km
- Palm0.3 km
- The Bath House0.7 km
- The Strand0.3 km
- Cranford Sports Club0.9 km
- + 23 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- Breken0.7 km
- Cavendish Hotel0.8 km
- Premier Inn Exmouth0.7 km
- The Ash Private Hotel1.0 km
- The Imperial Hotel0.6 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
53 nearby- Antonio's0.3 km
- Brunch, Lunch And Munch0.2 km
- Corner Kebab0.3 km
- Curry Cottage0.3 km
- Golden Dragon0.5 km
- + 48 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Carol's Kitchen0.3 km
- Cookies N Dreams0.2 km
- Lunchies0.4 km
- The Octagon At Exmouth LTD0.7 km
- Jim's Fried Chicken0.1 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland Foods Ltd0.2 km
- The Co-operative Food0.3 km
- Tesco0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Exmouth0.4 km
- Starcross2.8 km
- Lympstone3.1 km
Bus Stops
- Police Station0.1 km
- Police Station0.1 km
- Henrietta Place0.1 km
- Henrietta Place0.1 km
- Parade0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: EX81BW · Data under Open Government Licence