Postcode Analysis East Devon, South West

VICTORIA ROAD, EX8 1DY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA ROAD, EX8 1DY.

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Population

418

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 41,900 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EX8 1DY 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
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4/10
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4/10
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7/10
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5/10
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5/10
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3/10
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Area Character

EX8 1DY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 60% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 3.9% year-on-year.

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

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

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Residents average 52 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £380k, up 3.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for EX8 1DY are sourced from Output Area E00100809 (shared with 20 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 1DY. The average age is 52.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.1%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 28%
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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 325,750

14 sales · Mean £ 329,750

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

Crime around EX8 1DY is moderate at 62 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 offences41
Anti-social behaviour23
Criminal damage and arson15
Drugs7
Public order5

school Local Schools

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The Beacon Church of England (VA) Primary School

Good183 pupils0.7 km
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Exeter Road Community Primary School

Requires Improvement221 pupils1.0 km
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Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education

Requires Improvement39 pupils1.2 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Exmouth

Good176 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

29 nearby
  • Aathi Premier Store0.7 km
  • Central Convenience Stores0.2 km
  • Deli On The Strand0.7 km
  • Delicja0.7 km
  • Harbour News And Gifts0.1 km
  • + 24 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

23 nearby
  • Spoken0.6 km
  • Palm0.7 km
  • The Bath House0.7 km
  • The Beach0.0 km
  • The Strand0.7 km
  • + 18 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

10 nearby
  • Breken0.3 km
  • Cavendish Hotel0.4 km
  • Premier Inn Exmouth0.7 km
  • The Ash Private Hotel0.1 km
  • The Imperial Hotel0.6 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

49 nearby
  • Antonio's0.7 km
  • Brunch, Lunch And Munch0.8 km
  • Corner Kebab0.7 km
  • Curry Cottage0.7 km
  • Golden Dragon0.7 km
  • + 44 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Carol's Kitchen0.7 km
  • Cookies N Dreams0.8 km
  • Lunchies0.7 km
  • The Octagon At Exmouth LTD0.7 km
  • Jim's Fried Chicken1.0 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.8 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Exmouth0.7 km
  • Starcross2.1 km
  • Dawlish Warren2.5 km

Bus Stops

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