Postcode EX8 1JR 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 50.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% below 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 0.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Phear Park.
Exmouth Town has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,907 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.
Exmouth Town has an average crime rate, with approximately 50.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.1% 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 1JR.
Exmouth Town near EX8 1JR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Exmouth located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Exmouth | N/A | Walking directions to Exmouth |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Phear Park | Large | Walking directions to Phear Park |
| 0.4 mi | Manor Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Manor Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Gunfield Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Gunfield Gardens |
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 1JR.
In the EX8 1JR postcode area, located within Exmouth Town, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX8 1JR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | 37-39 Parade, Exmouth, EX8 1RH | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 3-7 Magnolia Walk, Exmouth, EX8 1HB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Moreys | 84 Exeter Road, Exmouth, EX8 1PZ | Walking directions to Moreys |
| 0.2 mi | European Shop | 21A Parade, Exmouth, EX8 1RE | Walking directions to European Shop |
| 0.2 mi | Aathi Premier Store | 9 Rolle Street, Exmouth, EX8 1HL | Walking directions to Aathi Premier Store |
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 1JR, 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 1JR records about 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 1JR in Exmouth Town is £253,500 (about £292 per square foot) based on 117 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to EX8 1JR, including Exeter Road Community Primary School (Requires improvement), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Exmouth (Good) and The Beacon Church of England (VA) Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to EX8 1JR is Exmouth, about 484 m away.
EX8 1JR scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,907 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 1JR 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.