Postcode Analysis East Devon, South West

MORTON ROAD, EX8 1AZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MORTON ROAD, EX8 1AZ.

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Population

272

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 41,900 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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6/10
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3/10
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7/10
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5/10
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7/10
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3/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. EX8 1AZ spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £151k. Property prices are trending up 23.7% year-on-year.

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

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

For renters and young professionals, EX8 1AZ offers 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. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 54% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 133 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £151k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 23.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for EX8 1AZ are sourced from Output Area E00100810 (shared with 4 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 1AZ. The average age is 43.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.8%
Asian / British Asian4.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

£ 140,000

11 sales · Mean £ 151,272

Terraced

£ 415,000

1 sales · Mean £ 415,000

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

Crime around EX8 1AZ is above average at 133 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 offences157
Anti-social behaviour84
Criminal damage and arson44
Shoplifting31
Other theft21

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 pupils1.0 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 Strand0.3 km
  • Delicja0.4 km
  • Harbour News And Gifts0.4 km
  • + 31 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

25 nearby
  • Spoken0.3 km
  • Palm0.3 km
  • The Bath House0.5 km
  • The Beach0.4 km
  • The Strand0.4 km
  • + 20 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

11 nearby
  • Breken0.0 km
  • Cavendish Hotel0.2 km
  • Premier Inn Exmouth0.5 km
  • The Ash Private Hotel0.3 km
  • The Imperial Hotel0.3 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

54 nearby
  • Antonio's0.4 km
  • Brunch, Lunch And Munch0.4 km
  • Corner Kebab0.4 km
  • Curry Cottage0.4 km
  • Golden Dragon0.3 km
  • + 49 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Carol's Kitchen0.3 km
  • Cookies N Dreams0.5 km
  • Lunchies0.3 km
  • The Octagon At Exmouth LTD0.5 km
  • Jim's Fried Chicken0.7 km
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Exmouth0.4 km
  • Starcross2.4 km
  • Dawlish Warren2.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Morton Road0.0 km
  • Camperdown Terrace0.2 km
  • Sea Front0.2 km
  • TSB Bank0.3 km
  • Imperial Hotel0.3 km