EX8 — EXMOUTH | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in EX8

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in EX8 is £369,013, broadly in line with the Devon average of £385,452.

Properties in EX8 cost 28.6% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in EX8 have fallen 5.1% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£537,566	492
Semi-detached	£349,840	433
Terraced	£301,495	396
Flat	£248,430	459
All types	£369,013	1853

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in EX8

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 45.1 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, EX8 has a crime rate well 45% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

21.7 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.8 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.5 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

6.6 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

5.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in EX8

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

EX8 has 13 schools within or near its boundaries, including 5 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Exeter Road Community Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Bassetts Farm Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Withycombe Raleigh Church of England Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Lympstone Church of England Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
The Beacon Church of England (VA) Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

158,239

Population

Median Age

25%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

25.0%

Private rent

13.0%

Social rent

10.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in EX8 are 387.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

387.0 Mbps

Avg Download

70.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

97%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in EX8 is collected by East Devon. The Band D rate is £2,236/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

EX8 — EXMOUTH

Area Summary

EX8 (EXMOUTH) offers above-average property prices (£369,013, 29% above national average), low crime (45% below national average), 13 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (387 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in EX8?

The average house price in EX8 (EXMOUTH) is £369,013, based on 1853 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 29% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 5.1% over the past year.

Is EX8 a safe area to live?

Crime in EX8 is significantly below the national average (45.1 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (21.7 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (6.6 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in EX8?

There are 13 schools in or near EX8. 38% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 5 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in EX8?

Council tax in EX8 is collected by East Devon. The Band D rate is £2,236 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in EX8?

The average broadband download speed in EX8 is 387 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 97%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in EX8 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 25% of homes in EX8 are owner-occupied. 13% are privately rented and 10% are social housing. The total population is approximately 158,239.