Postcode Analysis East Devon, South West

VICTORIA ROAD, EX8 1DP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA ROAD, EX8 1DP.

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Population

418

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 41,900 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EX8 1DP 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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2/10
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1/10
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5/10
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4/10
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4/10
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7/10
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5/10
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5/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. EX8 1DP spans multiple life stages — average age 52, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £191k. Property prices are trending down 36.6% year-on-year.

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

EX8 1DP is an active urban area on Victoria Road, 0.1km from The Point in Exmouth. Administratively it sits within Exmouth Town ward and the East Devon constituency.

For families considering a move, EX8 1DP represents a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 52 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are high (154 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £191k, down 36.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for EX8 1DP are sourced from Output Area E00100809 (shared with 20 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 1DP. 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

White / British97.1%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 155,000

5 sales · Mean £ 160,700

Terraced

£ 360,000

5 sales · Mean £ 358,100

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

Crime rates near EX8 1DP are high at 154 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 offences148
Anti-social behaviour81
Criminal damage and arson39
Shoplifting28
Public order21

school Local Schools

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The Beacon Church of England (VA) Primary School

Good183 pupils0.4 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 pupils1.0 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Exmouth

Good176 pupils1.1 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 Stores0.1 km
  • Deli On The Strand0.4 km
  • Delicja0.5 km
  • Harbour News And Gifts0.4 km
  • + 31 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

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

11 nearby
  • Breken0.1 km
  • Cavendish Hotel0.2 km
  • Premier Inn Exmouth0.5 km
  • The Ash Private Hotel0.3 km
  • The Imperial Hotel0.4 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

54 nearby
  • Antonio's0.4 km
  • Brunch, Lunch And Munch0.5 km
  • Corner Kebab0.4 km
  • Curry Cottage0.5 km
  • Golden Dragon0.4 km
  • + 49 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Carol's Kitchen0.4 km
  • Cookies N Dreams0.6 km
  • Lunchies0.4 km
  • The Octagon At Exmouth LTD0.5 km
  • Jim's Fried Chicken0.7 km
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.5 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Exmouth0.4 km
  • Starcross2.3 km
  • Dawlish Warren2.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Morton Road0.1 km
  • Camperdown Terrace0.1 km
  • Sea Front0.2 km
  • Esplanade0.3 km
  • TSB Bank0.3 km