Postcode Analysis East Devon, South West

THE BROADWAY, EX8 2NW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE BROADWAY, EX8 2NW.

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Population

511

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 42,300 /yr

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Employed

35%

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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4/10
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4/10
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3/10
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2/10
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4/10
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4/10
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9/10
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6/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, EX8 2NW combines high owner-occupation (68%), strong property values (£640k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

EX8 2NW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on The Broadway, 0.8km from Littleham in Exmouth. Administratively it sits within Exmouth Littleham ward and the East Devon constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, EX8 2NW is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 25% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £640k.

Census 2021 statistics for EX8 2NW are sourced from Output Area E00100794 (shared with 13 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 2NW. The average age is 48.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.5%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 21%
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

Semi-Detached

£ 640,000

4 sales · Mean £ 658,750

Detached

£ 482,500

2 sales · Mean £ 482,500

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

EX8 2NW has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences82
Criminal damage and arson17
Other theft11
Shoplifting10
Anti-social behaviour8

school Local Schools

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Littleham Church of England Primary School

Requires Improvement110 pupils0.6 km
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Marpool Primary School

Good423 pupils0.8 km
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Bassetts Farm Primary School

Good419 pupils1.0 km
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Withycombe Raleigh Church of England Primary School

Good616 pupils1.0 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Exmouth

Good176 pupils1.4 km
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Exmouth Community College

Requires Improvement2225 pupils1.4 km
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Brixington Primary Academy

Good360 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Exmouth Country Lodge And Prattshayes0.9 km
  • Home Bargains1.0 km
  • Salterton Road Service Station0.5 km
  • The Crusty Cob0.2 km
  • The Range1.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Tythe Cottage Restaurant And Tea Rooms1.0 km
  • Littleham Community Cafe0.6 km
  • McDonalds1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Cranford Sports Club1.0 km
  • Liverton Copse Community Centre0.7 km
  • The Clinton Arms0.9 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Lidl UK0.5 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Littleham Fish And Chip Shop0.2 km
  • Wing Sing Takeaway0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Exmouth2.1 km
  • Lympstone3.9 km
  • Lympstone Village4.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Drake's Avenue0.1 km
  • Magnolia Avenue0.1 km
  • Cross0.1 km
  • Tesco Superstore0.1 km
  • Cross0.1 km