EX8 1DA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Shelly Road, 0.3km from The Point in Exmouth. Administratively it sits within Exmouth Town ward and the East Devon constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £240k, up 13.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for EX8 1DA are sourced from Output Area E00100809 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHELLY ROAD, EX8 1DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHELLY ROAD, EX8 1DA.
418
52
£ 41,900 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX8 1DA 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates EX8 1DA — age 52, 60% ownership, 40% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £240k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 13.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX8 1DA. The average age is 52.5. 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: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 229,950
19 sales · Mean £ 236,257
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX8 1DA has low crime rates — 41 incidents 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- Grape Tree0.9 km
- Home Direct0.9 km
- Boots0.9 km
- Marks And Spencer PLC0.7 km
- Moores Newsagents0.7 km
- + 24 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- First and Last Inn1.0 km
- Exmouth Rugby Football Club0.6 km
- Spoken0.8 km
- Palm0.8 km
- The Bath House0.9 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
47 nearby- The Open Door Centre1.0 km
- Cabin Exmouth Ltd0.8 km
- China Garden0.7 km
- El Olivo0.8 km
- GWRSA0.7 km
- + 42 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland Foods Ltd0.9 km
- The Co-operative Food0.9 km
- Tesco0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Chinese Kitchen0.8 km
- Carol's Kitchen0.8 km
- Cookies N Dreams1.0 km
- Lunchies0.8 km
- The Octagon At Exmouth LTD0.9 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- Breken0.5 km
- Cavendish Hotel0.5 km
- Premier Inn Exmouth0.9 km
- The Ash Private Hotel0.2 km
- The Imperial Hotel0.7 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Exmouth0.8 km
- Starcross2.0 km
- Dawlish Warren2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Exmouth Ferry Landing0.1 km
- Exmouth Ferry Landing0.1 km
- Exmouth Ferry Landing0.2 km
- Esplanade0.2 km
- Camperdown Terrace0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EX81DA · Data under Open Government Licence