Postcode EX8 5RG is located in an urban city, within the Exmouth Brixington ward of East Devon in the South West region, and forms part of the Exmouth Brixington area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 12.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 85% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Exmouth Brixington is £57,319 per year. The nearest station is Exmouth, about 2 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Truro Drive Park.
Exmouth Brixington has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 32,202 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 2% least deprived areas in England.
Exmouth Brixington has a very low crime rate, with approximately 12.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Exmouth Brixington is £57,319 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near EX8 5RG.
Exmouth Brixington near EX8 5RG 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 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Truro Drive Park | Small | Walking directions to Truro Drive Park |
Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £321,000 (about £386 per square foot) in Exmouth Brixington area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,000 up to £685,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 45 | £415,000 | £396 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £295,000 | £382 |
| Terraced | 17 | £262,500 | £348 |
| Flats | 4 | £181,000 | £308 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £302,500 | £136,000 | £210,000 | £195,000 |
| 2017 | £305,000 | £137,000 | £240,000 | £215,000 |
| 2018 | £315,000 | £142,500 | £250,000 | £222,500 |
| 2019 | £318,000 | £130,000 | £242,750 | £221,250 |
| 2020 | £340,000 | £150,000 | £251,000 | £230,000 |
| 2021 | £378,750 | £140,000 | £279,000 | £244,950 |
| 2022 | £470,000 | £181,500 | £320,000 | £290,000 |
| 2023 | £441,250 | £179,000 | £320,000 | £292,500 |
| 2024 | £430,000 | £177,000 | £328,500 | £274,000 |
| 2025 | £420,000 | £180,500 | £293,750 | £275,000 |
| 2026 | £415,000 | £191,500 | £290,000 | £265,250 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £289 | £230 | £291 | £262 |
| 2017 | £295 | £233 | £289 | £282 |
| 2018 | £310 | £236 | £297 | £293 |
| 2019 | £317 | £234 | £317 | £294 |
| 2020 | £317 | £213 | £323 | £288 |
| 2021 | £350 | £249 | £363 | £309 |
| 2022 | £383 | £318 | £384 | £372 |
| 2023 | £401 | £291 | £369 | £358 |
| 2024 | £394 | £325 | £370 | £367 |
| 2025 | £401 | £308 | £378 | £336 |
| 2026 | £380 | £288 | £415 | £372 |
There were 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX8 5RG.
In the EX8 5RG postcode area, located within Exmouth Brixington, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Bassetts Farm Primary School | Foundation school | Good | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Brixington Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good |
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 5RG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Aurora E Bailey
Exmouth Brixington - Elected 2 May 2024
David Reed
Exmouth and Exeter East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around EX8 5RG records about 13 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 public order.
The median sale price around EX8 5RG in Exmouth Brixington is £321,000 (about £386 per square foot) based on 101 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to EX8 5RG, including Bassetts Farm Primary School (Good) and Brixington Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
EX8 5RG scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 32,202 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 5RG is David Reed (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Aurora E Bailey (Conservative and Unionist 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.