Postcode Analysis East Devon, South West

ST JOHNS FARM MEWS, EX8 5EH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST JOHNS FARM MEWS, EX8 5EH.

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

326

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 42,900 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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6/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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6/10
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1/10
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7/10
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9/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates EX8 5EH — age 43, 81% ownership, 16% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £380k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

EX8 5EH is a safe, established residential area on St Johns Farm Mews, 0.4km from Bystock in Exmouth. Administratively it sits within Exmouth Brixington ward and the East Devon constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in EX8, EX8 5EH offers 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. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 81% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £380k.

Census 2021 statistics for EX8 5EH are sourced from Output Area E00100849 (shared with 11 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 5EH. The average age is 42.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 316,250

2 sales · Mean £ 316,250

Semi-Detached

£ 241,250

2 sales · Mean £ 241,250

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

EX8 5EH has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime3
Other theft2
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Bassetts Farm Primary School

Good419 pupils1.0 km
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Brixington Primary Academy

Good360 pupils1.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Exmouth3.6 km
  • Lympstone3.7 km
  • Lympstone Village3.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Old Bystock Drive0.4 km
  • St Johns Road0.4 km
  • Valley Way0.5 km
  • Parkside Drive0.5 km