EX8 1DE is a mixed residential area on Manchester Road, 0.4km from The Point in Exmouth. Administratively it sits within Exmouth Town ward and the East Devon constituency.
For renters and young professionals, EX8 1DE offers an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 57% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 85 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £68k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 27.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for EX8 1DE are sourced from Output Area E00100823 (shared with 37 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MANCHESTER ROAD, EX8 1DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MANCHESTER ROAD, EX8 1DE.
220
43
£ 41,900 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
EX8 1DE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 39% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (43) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 27.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX8 1DE. The average age is 43.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 70,000
17 sales · Mean £ 87,088
Terraced
£ 145,000
1 sales · Mean £ 145,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around EX8 1DE is moderate at 85 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
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Exmouth
Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education
Exmouth Community College
Withycombe Raleigh Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
36 nearby- Aathi Premier Store0.1 km
- Central Convenience Stores0.4 km
- Deli On The Strand0.0 km
- Delicja0.2 km
- Harbour News And Gifts0.7 km
- + 31 more
Pub, NightClub
26 nearby- Spoken0.1 km
- Palm0.1 km
- The Bath House0.5 km
- The Beach0.6 km
- The Strand0.1 km
- + 21 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- Breken0.3 km
- Cavendish Hotel0.4 km
- Premier Inn Exmouth0.5 km
- The Ash Private Hotel0.6 km
- The Imperial Hotel0.4 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
56 nearby- Antonio's0.1 km
- Brunch, Lunch And Munch0.2 km
- Corner Kebab0.1 km
- Curry Cottage0.1 km
- Golden Dragon0.3 km
- + 51 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Carol's Kitchen0.0 km
- Cookies N Dreams0.2 km
- Lunchies0.2 km
- The Octagon At Exmouth LTD0.5 km
- Jim's Fried Chicken0.4 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland Foods Ltd0.2 km
- The Co-operative Food0.2 km
- Tesco0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Exmouth0.1 km
- Starcross2.5 km
- Lympstone3.1 km
Bus Stops
- Leisure Centre0.1 km
- TSB Bank0.1 km
- Savoy Cinema0.1 km
- Imperial Road0.1 km
- Savoy Cinema0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: EX81DE · Data under Open Government Licence