Postcode Analysis East Devon, South West

THE STRAND, EX8 1AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE STRAND, EX8 1AQ.

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Population

309

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 41,900 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EX8 1AQ 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
workEmployment
7/10
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8/10
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4/10
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10/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

EX8 1AQ is a high-turnover rental hub — with 78% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 35).

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

EX8 1AQ is a mixed residential area on The Strand, 0.4km from The Point in Exmouth. Administratively it sits within Exmouth Town ward and the East Devon constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a market squares zone — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The 35 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 78% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 88 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £197k, up 0.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for EX8 1AQ are sourced from Output Area E00100808 (shared with 37 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 1AQ. The average age is 34.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.4%
Asian / British Asian2.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.6%
Other / Mixed4.8%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 178,750

8 sales · Mean £ 188,000

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

Crime around EX8 1AQ is moderate at 88 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 offences200
Anti-social behaviour89
Criminal damage and arson59
Shoplifting36
Public order34

school Local Schools

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The Beacon Church of England (VA) Primary School

Good183 pupils0.2 km
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Exeter Road Community Primary School

Requires Improvement221 pupils0.5 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Exmouth

Good176 pupils0.8 km
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Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education

Requires Improvement39 pupils0.8 km
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Exmouth Community College

Requires Improvement2225 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

36 nearby
  • Aathi Premier Store0.2 km
  • Central Convenience Stores0.3 km
  • Deli On The Strand0.1 km
  • Delicja0.1 km
  • Harbour News And Gifts0.7 km
  • + 31 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

26 nearby
  • Spoken0.1 km
  • Palm0.1 km
  • The Bath House0.4 km
  • The Beach0.6 km
  • The Strand0.2 km
  • + 21 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

12 nearby
  • Breken0.2 km
  • Cavendish Hotel0.3 km
  • Premier Inn Exmouth0.4 km
  • The Ash Private Hotel0.6 km
  • The Imperial Hotel0.2 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

56 nearby
  • Antonio's0.2 km
  • Brunch, Lunch And Munch0.2 km
  • Corner Kebab0.2 km
  • Curry Cottage0.2 km
  • Golden Dragon0.2 km
  • + 51 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Carol's Kitchen0.1 km
  • Cookies N Dreams0.3 km
  • Lunchies0.1 km
  • The Octagon At Exmouth LTD0.4 km
  • Jim's Fried Chicken0.4 km
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.3 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.2 km
  • Tesco0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Exmouth0.2 km
  • Starcross2.5 km
  • Dawlish Warren3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • TSB Bank0.1 km
  • Savoy Cinema0.1 km
  • Savoy Cinema0.1 km
  • Leisure Centre0.2 km
  • Imperial Road0.2 km