The EX8 5SW postcode is in East Devon, Devon postcode town, within South West, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the EX8 5SW area, explore the EX8 5SW Crime Rates page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the EX8 5SW area, visit the EX8 5SW House Prices
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | EX8 |
| Ward | Exmouth Halsdon |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Exmouth Halsdon |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | East Devon |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Devon |
| Region | South West |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Exeter |
| Police Force | Devon & Cornwall |
| NHS Care Board | NHS Devon Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Exmouth Halsdon |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | East Devon |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 21757 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Industrious transitions / Aspiring urban households / Ageing Coastal Living, while the work-zone classification is Primarily residential suburbs.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Brixington(0.41 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Shakespeare Way(0.05 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Lympstone(1.42 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brixington Primary AcademyPrimary, Good | 3-11 | EX8 4JQ (0.46 mi) | Details |
| St Peter's Preparatory SchoolAll Through, None | 3-13 | EX8 5AU (0.86 mi) | Details |
| Bassetts Farm Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 2-11 | EX8 4GB (0.88 mi) | Details |
Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
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The population of EX85SW is 511 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 49 years old. The top three age distributions are: Between 65 to 74 (1116), Between 75 to 100 (1052), and Below 14 (972).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 491 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 10.
Regarding education, 147 adults have Does not apply, while 72 have Level 2.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (355), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (248).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned No religion (306), followed by Christian (180).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (68) followed by Semi-routine occupations (68), and Small employers and own account workers (60).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (500), and 255 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1651) and European Union EU-14 (22).