Postcode Analysis East Devon, South West

ESPLANADE, EX8 1BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ESPLANADE, EX8 1BQ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

263

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Avg Age

50

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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: EX8 1BQ 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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6/10
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6/10
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5/10
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7/10
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6/10
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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. EX8 1BQ's 51% ownership and 50-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 11.1% year-on-year.

home £497,333 median price shield Safety 2/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

EX8 1BQ is a mixed residential area on Esplanade, 0.2km from The Point in Exmouth. Administratively it sits within Exmouth Town ward and the East Devon constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 47% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £497k, down 11.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for EX8 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00100811 (shared with 10 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 1BQ. The average age is 49.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.0%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 34%
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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 217,500

4 sales · Mean £ 213,750

Terraced

£ 982,000

1 sales · Mean £ 982,000

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

Crime around EX8 1BQ is moderate at 60 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 offences45
Anti-social behaviour29
Criminal damage and arson17
Drugs7
Public order5

school Local Schools

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The Beacon Church of England (VA) Primary School

Good183 pupils0.6 km
P

Exeter Road Community Primary School

Requires Improvement221 pupils0.9 km
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Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education

Requires Improvement39 pupils1.1 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Exmouth

Good176 pupils1.3 km
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Exmouth Community College

Requires Improvement2225 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

32 nearby
  • Aathi Premier Store0.6 km
  • Central Convenience Stores0.2 km
  • Deli On The Strand0.6 km
  • Delicja0.6 km
  • Harbour News And Gifts0.2 km
  • + 27 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • Spoken0.6 km
  • Palm0.6 km
  • The Bath House0.6 km
  • The Beach0.1 km
  • The Strand0.7 km
  • + 19 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

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

Restaurant, Cafe

53 nearby
  • Antonio's0.6 km
  • Brunch, Lunch And Munch0.7 km
  • Corner Kebab0.6 km
  • Curry Cottage0.7 km
  • Golden Dragon0.5 km
  • + 48 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Carol's Kitchen0.6 km
  • Cookies N Dreams0.8 km
  • Lunchies0.6 km
  • The Octagon At Exmouth LTD0.6 km
  • Jim's Fried Chicken0.9 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.7 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Exmouth0.6 km
  • Starcross2.3 km
  • Dawlish Warren2.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Esplanade0.1 km
  • Camperdown Terrace0.1 km
  • Sea Front0.2 km
  • Exmouth Ferry Landing0.2 km
  • Exmouth Ferry Landing0.2 km