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Exmouth Town

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About

Exmouth Town serves as the administrative and commercial heart of the wider area, centred around the historic Strand and the parish church of St Margaret and St Andrew. The architecture reflects its development from a fishing village to a Georgian resort, with narrow streets leading to the expansive estuary frontage. The area functions as a key transport hub with a mainline railway station and bus connections, supporting a practical mix of independent shops and national retailers.

The immediate urban landscape transitions directly to the Exe Estuary, with the town's pier and marina offering a direct connection to the water. A specific local feature is the presence of the RNLI College on the waterfront, a national training centre for lifeboat crews. Recreation is focused on the long, level promenade stretching towards Sandy Bay, providing accessible views across the tidal waters to Dawlish Warren.

Area overview

On average Exmouth Town has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 102 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Exmouth Town is £46,415 per year. There are 2 schools in Exmouth Town: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Exmouth Town is home to around 6,974 people, with a population density of about 6,570.6 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
102
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
4.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Exmouth Town Population
6,974
Population density
6,570.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
56.93(+71%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.09(+62%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.62(+94%)
Shoplifting
8.03(+21%)
Public order
7.6(+16%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,297
90.27%
Other White
366
5.25%
Other Asian
55
0.79%
Irish
44
0.63%
White and Asian (mixed)
40
0.57%
Total population: 6,976

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,846
31.08%
Level 3 (A level)
1,051
17.7%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
942
15.86%
No qualifications
897
15.1%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
634
10.68%
Total 16+ residents: 5,939

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,230
36.5%
Owns outright
1,026
30.45%
Owns with a mortgage
788
23.38%
Other forms of private rent
134
3.98%
Other social rented
108
3.2%
Total households: 3,370

Property prices in Exmouth Town

Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 in Exmouth Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £1,009,475.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Exmouth Town in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Exmouth Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached7£442,500
Terraced58£269,750
Flats38£173,194
Detached2£752,500

10 years median price trend in Exmouth Town

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Exmouth Town.

All postcodes in Exmouth Town

EX81HE

Rolle Street

EX81RD

Parade

EX81SU

Marpool Hill

EX89BQ

Church Street

EX81DA

Shelly Road

EX82AZ

Esplanade

EX81RL

Parade

EX81XY

Estuary Court

EX81SW

Woodville Road

EX89ES

Exmouth Town

EX81HY

Fore Street

EX81RZ

Church Road

EX81JG

Helena Place

EX81ER

Shelly Court

EX81HS

Chapel Street

EX81NR

High Street

EX81RW

Parade

EX81BE

Morton Crescent

EX81EE

Trinity Road

EX81LQ

George Street

EX81XR

Shelly Road

EX81JQ

Albert Place

EX81JT

Albion Terrace

EX81SJ

Rosebery Road

EX81DS

Mamhead View

EX81BW

Meadow Street

EX81EX

Bakery Lane

EX81DL

Victoria Road

EX81JH

Albion Street

EX81AA

Church Street

EX82ZA

Church Street

EX81QW

Madeira Villas

EX82FB

Weighbridge Mews

EX81JE

Albion Place

EX81XT

Shelly Reach

EX81BL

Cleveland Place

EX81BD

Alexandra Terrace

EX81DB

Imperial Road

EX81RX

Egremont Road

EX82RY

South Street

EX81EH

Camperdown Terrace

EX82LL

Marpool Hill

EX81SD

Egremont Road

EX81AT

St Andrews Road

EX81TD

Marpool Hill

EX81TH

Park Lane

EX81LL

George Street

EX81AE

Exmouth Town

EX81EY

Rolle Street

EX81BH

Alston Terrace

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.