EX8 1DG is a mixed residential area located 0.3km from The Point in Exmouth. Administratively it sits within Exmouth Town ward and the East Devon constituency.
For families considering a move, EX8 1DG represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 103 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for EX8 1DG are sourced from Output Area E00100802 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EX8 1DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EX8 1DG.
288
51
£ 41,900 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX8 1DG 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
EX8 1DG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 51, 74% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (51) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX8 1DG. The average age is 51.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around EX8 1DG is above average at 103 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
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Exmouth
Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education
Exmouth Community College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- Aathi Premier Store0.3 km
- Central Convenience Stores0.3 km
- Deli On The Strand0.2 km
- Delicja0.4 km
- Harbour News And Gifts0.6 km
- + 29 more
Pub, NightClub
25 nearby- Spoken0.3 km
- Palm0.3 km
- The Bath House0.6 km
- The Beach0.5 km
- The Strand0.3 km
- + 20 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- Breken0.2 km
- Cavendish Hotel0.4 km
- Premier Inn Exmouth0.6 km
- The Ash Private Hotel0.5 km
- The Imperial Hotel0.5 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
51 nearby- Antonio's0.2 km
- Brunch, Lunch And Munch0.3 km
- Corner Kebab0.3 km
- Curry Cottage0.3 km
- Golden Dragon0.5 km
- + 46 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Carol's Kitchen0.2 km
- Cookies N Dreams0.4 km
- Lunchies0.3 km
- The Octagon At Exmouth LTD0.6 km
- Jim's Fried Chicken0.5 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland Foods Ltd0.3 km
- The Co-operative Food0.4 km
- Tesco0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Exmouth0.2 km
- Starcross2.3 km
- Lympstone3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Leisure Centre0.2 km
- Morton Road0.2 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
- TSB Bank0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: EX81DG · Data under Open Government Licence