Postcode EX8 1BQ is located in an urban city, within the Exmouth Town ward of East Devon in the South West region, and forms part of the Exmouth Town area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 95.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Exmouth Town is £46,415 per year. The nearest station is Exmouth, about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Imperial Recreation Ground.
Exmouth Town has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,927 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Exmouth Town has a high crime rate, with approximately 95.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Exmouth Town is £46,415 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near EX8 1BQ.
Exmouth Town near EX8 1BQ has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Exmouth located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Exmouth | N/A | Walking directions to Exmouth |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Imperial Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Imperial Recreation Ground |
| 0.3 mi | Manor Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Manor Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Exmouth Sensory Garden | Small | Walking directions to Exmouth Sensory Garden |
Based on 117 recent sales, the median property price is £253,500 (about £292 per square foot) in Exmouth Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £970,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £472,475 | £368 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £365,000 | £329 |
| Terraced | 59 | £270,000 | £290 |
| Flats | 47 | £167,500 | £284 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £385,000 | £125,000 | £255,000 | £205,250 |
| 2017 | £310,000 | £147,500 | £273,000 | £220,000 |
| 2018 | £283,750 | £157,475 | £285,500 | £213,000 |
| 2019 | £252,840 | £177,250 | £281,000 | £238,000 |
| 2020 | £364,500 | £135,000 | £302,500 | £219,820 |
| 2021 | £375,000 | £181,000 | £312,500 | £239,950 |
| 2022 | £432,500 | £185,000 | £380,000 | £264,975 |
| 2023 | £420,000 | £226,000 | £376,000 | £260,000 |
| 2024 | £332,500 | £184,250 | £375,000 | £266,750 |
| 2025 | £472,475 | £194,000 | £428,750 | £268,000 |
| 2026 | £390,000 | £141,475 | £270,000 | £299,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £219 | £186 | £201 | £225 |
| 2017 | £239 | £243 | £221 | £222 |
| 2018 | £298 | £261 | £276 | £238 |
| 2019 | £250 | £260 | £260 | £236 |
| 2020 | £332 | £240 | £258 | £230 |
| 2021 | £332 | £264 | £282 | £261 |
| 2022 | £447 | £289 | £326 | £288 |
| 2023 | £314 | £334 | £330 | £300 |
| 2024 | £304 | £294 | £362 | £295 |
| 2025 | £315 | £294 | £359 | £287 |
| 2026 | £442 | £271 | £318 | £290 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX8 1BQ.
In the EX8 1BQ postcode area, located within Exmouth Town, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX8 1BQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | EX1 1AR Deli & Store | 45 St Andrews Road, Exmouth, EX8 1AR | Walking directions to EX1 1AR Deli & Store |
| 0.3 mi | International Mini Market | 20 The Strand, Exmouth, EX8 1AF | Walking directions to International Mini Market |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 4-6 Rolle Street, Exmouth, EX8 1HE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Aathi Premier Store | 9 Rolle Street, Exmouth, EX8 1HL | Walking directions to Aathi Premier Store |
| 0.4 mi | M&S Foodhall | Royal Avenue, Exmouth, EX8 1EN | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
Annual council tax rates for East Devon district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for EX8 1BQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Eileen E Wragg
Exmouth Town - Elected 4 May 2023
Joe Whibley
Exmouth Town - Elected 4 May 2023
Olly Davey
Exmouth Town - Elected 4 May 2023
David Reed
Exmouth and Exeter East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around EX8 1BQ records about 96 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around EX8 1BQ in Exmouth Town is £253,500 (about £292 per square foot) based on 117 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to EX8 1BQ, including The Beacon Church of England (VA) Primary School (Good), Exeter Road Community Primary School (Requires improvement) and Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to EX8 1BQ is Exmouth, about 697 m away.
EX8 1BQ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,927 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Exmouth and Exeter East covering EX8 1BQ is David Reed (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Eileen E Wragg (Liberal Democrats), Joe Whibley (Independent) and Olly Davey (Green Party).
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.