Postcode Analysis East Devon, South West

MEADOW STREET, EX8 1BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEADOW STREET, EX8 1BW.

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Population

307

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 41,900 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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2/10
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1/10
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6/10
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8/10
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7/10
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3/10
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10/10
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3/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British96.4%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 39%
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

£ 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.

Violence and sexual offences225
Anti-social behaviour74
Criminal damage and arson51
Shoplifting39
Public order34

school Local Schools

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Exeter Road Community Primary School

Requires Improvement221 pupils0.2 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Exmouth

Good176 pupils0.4 km
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The Beacon Church of England (VA) Primary School

Good183 pupils0.4 km
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Exmouth Community College

Requires Improvement2225 pupils0.7 km
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Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education

Requires Improvement39 pupils0.8 km
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Withycombe Raleigh Church of England Primary School

Good616 pupils1.2 km
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Marpool Primary School

Good423 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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
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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

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
fastfood

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
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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