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EX8

EXMOUTH

Devon, South West, England

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EX8 covers EXMOUTH in Devon, South West.

Avg price £369,013
1yr change ▼ 5.1%
Crime 45% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£369,013

▼ 5.1% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

29% above national avg

Crime Rate

45.1/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

44% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

13 schools

Broadband Speed

387 Mbps

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.

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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

£353K £360K £367K £374K £381K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

5

Good

1

Requires improvement

2

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

158,239

Population

67

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.

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387.0 Mbps

Avg Download

70.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

97%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about EX8 EXMOUTH

What is the average house price in EX8 EXMOUTH?
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 EXMOUTH 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 is the population of EX8 EXMOUTH?
The population of EX8 (EXMOUTH) is approximately 158,239 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 25% of homes are owner-occupied, 13% are privately rented, and 10% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in EX8 EXMOUTH?
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.

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