EX8 1DR is a mixed residential 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 1DR represents a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 52 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 77 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £377k, up 72.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for EX8 1DR are sourced from Output Area E00100809 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VICTORIA ROAD, EX8 1DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA ROAD, EX8 1DR.
418
52
£ 41,900 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX8 1DR 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 1DR — age 52, 60% ownership, 40% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (52) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 72.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX8 1DR. 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
£ 195,000
7 sales · Mean £ 203,107
Terraced
£ 450,000
17 sales · Mean £ 419,441
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around EX8 1DR is moderate at 77 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
Exmouth Community College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- Aathi Premier Store0.6 km
- Central Convenience Stores0.1 km
- Deli On The Strand0.5 km
- Delicja0.6 km
- Harbour News And Gifts0.2 km
- + 27 more
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- Spoken0.5 km
- Palm0.6 km
- The Bath House0.6 km
- The Beach0.1 km
- The Strand0.6 km
- + 18 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
11 nearby- Breken0.2 km
- Cavendish Hotel0.2 km
- Premier Inn Exmouth0.6 km
- The Ash Private Hotel0.1 km
- The Imperial Hotel0.5 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
49 nearby- Antonio's0.6 km
- Brunch, Lunch And Munch0.7 km
- Corner Kebab0.6 km
- Curry Cottage0.6 km
- Golden Dragon0.5 km
- + 44 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Carol's Kitchen0.5 km
- Cookies N Dreams0.7 km
- Lunchies0.5 km
- The Octagon At Exmouth LTD0.6 km
- Jim's Fried Chicken0.9 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.7 km
- The Co-operative Food0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Exmouth0.6 km
- Starcross2.2 km
- Dawlish Warren2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Camperdown Terrace0.0 km
- Esplanade0.1 km
- Morton Road0.2 km
- Sea Front0.2 km
- Exmouth Ferry Landing0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: EX81DR · Data under Open Government Licence