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Exmouth Littleham

About

Exmouth Littleham ward lies along the south-western edge of Exmouth, where the town meets the Exe Estuary. The area is primarily residential, characterised by post-war housing estates and some older terraced homes. Its western boundary is defined by the estuary's mudflats and channels, a significant tidal habitat. The ward includes the grounds of the former Rolle College and the large Littleham Church, which serves as a local landmark amidst the suburban streets.

A notable feature is the extensive network of allotments near Moorfield Road, providing green space for local residents. The area is practical, with several local convenience stores, a primary school, and good bus links into Exmouth town centre. The estuary frontage offers flat walking paths with views towards Dawlish Warren, though direct access to the water is limited by the protected nature of the coastal margins.

Area overview

On average Exmouth Littleham has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 26% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 12.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Exmouth Littleham is £46,517 per year. There are 2 schools in Exmouth Littleham: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Exmouth Littleham is home to around 8,070 people, with a population density of about 1,000.9 per km².

Crime rate

3/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Exmouth Littleham Population

8,070

Population density

1,000.9 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

39.53(+18%)

Anti-social behaviour

9.67(-35%)

Criminal damage and arson

6.82(+5%)

Other theft

5.58(-1%)

Public order

3.35(-49%)

South West average

Demographics

British

7,646

94.76%

Other White

204

2.53%

Irish

0.56%

Chinese

0.33%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.31%

Total population: 8,069

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

2,393

33.79%

No qualifications

1,340

18.92%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,009

14.25%

Level 3 (A level)

971

13.71%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

686

9.69%

Total 16+ residents: 7,082

Housing

Owns outright

1,995

52.33%

Owns with a mortgage

745

19.54%

Social rents from council

452

11.86%

Private landlord or letting agency

449

11.78%

Other social rented

2.12%

Total households: 3,812

Property prices in Exmouth Littleham

Median price£320,000

Price per sq ft£340

Sales (last 12 months)132

Typical range (middle 50%)£224K – £540K

Based on 132 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 (about £340 per square foot) in Exmouth Littleham area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,000 up to £1,200,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Exmouth Littleham over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	35	£660,000	£386	£320,500	£493,500	£837,500	£1,086,600
Semi-Detached	20	£387,500	£363	£271,650	£294,375	£496,250	£829,750
Terraced	10	£317,000	£355	£184,642	£272,625	£382,500	£545,000
Flats	67	£241,500	£283	£81,550	£142,250	£292,500	£457,500

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Exmouth Littleham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Exmouth Littleham.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£482,500	£220,000	£224,250	£260,000
2017	£430,000	£192,000	£282,500	£267,500
2018	£472,500	£205,000	£269,950	£295,000
2019	£460,000	£214,975	£299,000	£295,000
2020	£510,000	£216,500	£346,798	£325,000
2021	£490,000	£239,430	£293,500	£303,500
2022	£565,000	£240,000	£306,500	£310,000
2023	£595,000	£237,500	£428,750	£300,000
2024	£672,500	£257,500	£380,000	£377,250
2025	£650,000	£253,750	£426,562	£317,000
2026	£685,000	£247,225	£350,000	£385,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Exmouth Littleham.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£289	£252	£250	£224
2017	£299	£262	£221	£239
2018	£338	£283	£292	£297
2019	£320	£294	£294	£312
2020	£314	£276	£290	£292
2021	£334	£308	£329	£311
2022	£352	£315	£348	£338
2023	£426	£316	£332	£338
2024	£449	£339	£272	£297
2025	£399	£308	£294	£305
2026	£370	£305	£366	£353

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail