Postcode Analysis East Devon, South West

CANTERBURY WAY, EX8 5QH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CANTERBURY WAY, EX8 5QH.

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Population

334

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 47,100 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EX8 5QH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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10/10
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1/10
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4/10
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1/10
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8/10
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5/10
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10/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, EX8 5QH combines high owner-occupation (93%) 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 5QH is a sought-after residential area on Canterbury Way, 0.3km 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 5QH offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 93% 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 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for EX8 5QH are sourced from Output Area E00100740 (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 5QH. The average age is 49.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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

EX8 5QH has low crime rates — 2 incidents 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 offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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Brixington Primary Academy

Good360 pupils0.8 km
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Bassetts Farm Primary School

Good419 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Morrisons Daily0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Farmhouse Inn0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Kings Garden And Leisure Ltd0.9 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
  • The Southern Co-Operative0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Chadni Express0.9 km
  • Krispies0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lympstone3.1 km
  • Lympstone Village3.2 km
  • Exmouth3.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Bystock Road0.2 km
  • Bystock Road0.2 km
  • Bystock Road0.3 km
  • St Briac Way0.3 km
  • Evergreen Close0.3 km