EX8 1DQ is a mixed residential area on Imperial Road, 0.3km from The Point in Exmouth. Administratively it sits within Exmouth Town ward and the East Devon constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in EX8, EX8 1DQ offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 74% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 98 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £550k.
Census 2021 statistics for EX8 1DQ are sourced from Output Area E00100802 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
IMPERIAL ROAD, EX8 1DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IMPERIAL ROAD, EX8 1DQ.
288
51
£ 41,900 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX8 1DQ 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.
Area Character
EX8 1DQ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £550k, 74% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £550k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX8 1DQ. The average age is 51.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 486,250
2 sales · Mean £ 486,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around EX8 1DQ is above average at 98 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
36 nearby- Aathi Premier Store0.2 km
- Central Convenience Stores0.3 km
- Deli On The Strand0.1 km
- Delicja0.3 km
- Harbour News And Gifts0.6 km
- + 31 more
Pub, NightClub
26 nearby- Spoken0.2 km
- Palm0.2 km
- The Bath House0.5 km
- The Beach0.5 km
- The Strand0.2 km
- + 21 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- Breken0.2 km
- Cavendish Hotel0.4 km
- Premier Inn Exmouth0.5 km
- The Ash Private Hotel0.5 km
- The Imperial Hotel0.4 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
55 nearby- Antonio's0.2 km
- Brunch, Lunch And Munch0.3 km
- Corner Kebab0.2 km
- Curry Cottage0.2 km
- Golden Dragon0.4 km
- + 50 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Carol's Kitchen0.1 km
- Cookies N Dreams0.3 km
- Lunchies0.2 km
- The Octagon At Exmouth LTD0.5 km
- Jim's Fried Chicken0.4 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland Foods Ltd0.3 km
- The Co-operative Food0.3 km
- Tesco0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Exmouth0.2 km
- Starcross2.4 km
- Dawlish Warren3.0 km
Bus Stops
- TSB Bank0.1 km
- Leisure Centre0.1 km
- Imperial Road0.2 km
- Savoy Cinema0.2 km
- Marine Way0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: EX81DQ · Data under Open Government Licence