EX8 Postcode District
EX8 is the Postcode District for Exmouth in Devon
The EX8 postcode district is located in the EX Exeter postal area, EX8 has a population of 38,437 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 9.93 square miles (25.71 square kilometres or 6,352.74 acres).
A wide range of spatial data has been analysed to present this overview of EX8. If you would like anything added, please contact us.
Map of EX8
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District overview
The primary settlement in the EX8 postcode district is Exmouth, which is located in the county of Devon, England. Other significant settlements in the district include Littleham, Bystock, Lympstone, Sandy Bay, and The Common. The post town for the district is Exmouth.
There are 6 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector EX8 1, covers Exmouth in Devon.
The sector EX8 2, covers Exmouth in Devon.
The sector EX8 3, covers Exmouth in Devon.
The sector EX8 4, covers Exmouth in Devon.
The sector EX8 5, covers Exmouth and Lympstone in Devon.
The sector EX8 9 is non-geographic. It's often designated for PO Boxes, large organisations, or special services.
The post town for this district is EXMOUTH.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the East Devon District area with a total of 1095 postal codes.
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Budleigh Salterton | 2.99 | E |
| Topsham | 4.55 | NW |
| Dawlish | 4.99 | SW |
| Sidmouth | 7.56 | ENE |
| Teignmouth | 7.66 | SW |
| Exeter | 8.53 | NW |
| Chudleigh | 9.32 | WSW |
| Ottery St Mary | 9.43 | NNE |
| Kingsteignton | 10.82 | SW |
| Newton Abbot | 11.95 | SW |
| Bovey Tracey | 12.67 | WSW |
| Torquay | 13.03 | SSW |
| Honiton | 14.46 | NE |
| Seaton | 14.96 | ENE |
| Cullompton | 15.16 | N |
| Crediton | 15.77 | NW |
| Paignton | 15.79 | SSW |
| Colyton | 15.96 | ENE |
| Moretonhampstead | 16.38 | W |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 1,089
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXMOUTH | EXMOUTH | EX8 2 | 255 |
| EXMOUTH | EXMOUTH | EX8 4 | 232 |
| EXMOUTH | EXMOUTH | EX8 1 | 224 |
| EXMOUTH | EXMOUTH | EX8 3 | 147 |
| EXMOUTH | EXMOUTH | EX8 5 | 112 |
| Lympstone | EXMOUTH | EX8 5 | 85 |
| EXMOUTH | EXMOUTH | EX8 2 | 6 |
| Lympstone | EXMOUTH | EX8 5 | 5 |
| Sandy Bay | EXMOUTH | EX8 5 | 5 |
| Littleham | EXMOUTH | EX8 2 | 2 |
| Littleham | EXMOUTH | EX8 2 | 2 |
| Lympstone | EXMOUTH | EX8 5 | 2 |
| EXMOUTH | EXMOUTH | EX8 5 | 2 |
| EXMOUTH | EXMOUTH | EX8 5 | 2 |
| Bystock | EXMOUTH | EX8 5 | 2 |
| Bystock | EXMOUTH | EX8 5 | 2 |
| EXMOUTH | EXMOUTH | EX8 5 | 2 |
| The Common | EXMOUTH | EX8 5 | 1 |
| The Common | EXMOUTH | EX8 5 | 1 |
Street list for EX8
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| MEADOW CRESCENT | 201 |
| MARKET STREET | 135 |
| MANCHESTER ROAD | 134 |
| THE STRAND | 113 |
| QUEEN STREET | 87 |
| CLEVELAND PLACE | 86 |
| ROLLE STREET B3178 | 81 |
| ROLLE STREET B3178 | 81 |
| QUEENS DRIVE | 59 |
| PARADE | 59 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2652 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 574 |
| Public order | 341 |
| Other theft | 337 |
| Shoplifting | 305 |
| Drugs | 181 |
| Burglary | 166 |
| Other crime | 153 |
| Vehicle crime | 104 |
| Possession of weapons | 73 |
| Bicycle theft | 45 |
| Theft from the person | 33 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 |
| Robbery | 19 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXETER ROAD | EXMOUTH | 80 | EX8 1PY | View map | |
| ROLLE STREET | EXMOUTH | 52 | EX8 1NJ | View map | |
| STRAND THE | EXMOUTH | 32 | EX8 1AF | View map | |
| CHAPEL STREET | EXMOUTH | 30 | EX8 1HW | View map | |
| PARADE THE | EXMOUTH | 29 | EX8 1RS | View map | |
| ALBION STREET | EXMOUTH | 19 | EX8 1JL | View map | |
| HIGH STREET | EXMOUTH | 15 | EX8 1NN | View map | |
| PIERHEAD | EXMOUTH | 11 | EX8 1DU | View map | |
| CHURCH STREET | EXMOUTH | 9 | EX8 1PE | View map | |
| IMPERIAL ROAD | EXMOUTH | 8 | EX8 1BY | View map | |
| QUEENS DRIVE | EXMOUTH | 8 | EX8 2GD | View map | |
| SALTERTON ROAD | EXMOUTH | 8 | EX8 2NR | View map | |
| LITTLEHAM ROAD | EXMOUTH | 7 | EX8 2QG | View map | |
| WITHYCOMBE VILLAGE ROAD | EXMOUTH | 7 | EX8 3AN | View map | |
| CHURCHILL ROAD | EXMOUTH | 6 | EX8 4JS | View map | |
| CRANFORD AVENUE | EXMOUTH | 6 | EX8 2QF | View map |
Schools in the district
Exeter Road Community Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Exeter Road , Exmouth
Postcode: EX8 1PU
Headteacher: Miss Caroline Curtis (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Exmouth
Phase: Primary
Address:
Regents Gate , Exmouth
Postcode: EX8 1TA
Headteacher: Mrs Jacqi Stephens (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
1 Douglas Avenue , Exmouth
Postcode: EX8 2AU
Headteacher: Mr Sylvan Dewing (Interim Principal)
Ofsted rating: Good
Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
1 Douglas Avenue , Exmouth
Postcode: EX8 2AU
Headteacher: Mr Sylvan Dewing (Principal)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Littleham Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Littledown Close , Littleham , Exmouth
Postcode: EX8 2QY
Headteacher: Mrs Katie Gray (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Special Measures
The Beacon Church of England (VA) Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
1 Beacon Place , Exmouth
Postcode: EX8 2SR
Headteacher: Mrs Anne Billington (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Exmouth Community College
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Gipsy Lane , Exmouth
Postcode: EX8 3AF
Headteacher: Mr Tom Inman (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Withycombe Raleigh Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Withycombe Village Road , Exmouth
Postcode: EX8 3BA
Headteacher: Mrs Emma Jones (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Marpool Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Moorfield Road , Exmouth
Postcode: EX8 3QW
Headteacher: Mrs Rachel Pattison (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Special Measures
Bassetts Farm Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
St John's Road , Exmouth
Postcode: EX8 4GB
Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Bennett (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Brixington Primary Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Brixington Lane , Exmouth
Postcode: EX8 4JQ
Headteacher: Mr Stuart Dyer (Head of Teaching & Learning)
Ofsted rating: Good
Lympstone Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
School Hill , Lympstone , Exmouth
Postcode: EX8 5JY
Headteacher: Mrs Emily Mellor (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Victoria Road Dental Practice | 5 VICTORIA ROAD, EXMOUTH, DEVON, EX8 1DL | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Fairfield House Dental Surgery | 10 SALTERTON ROAD, EXMOUTH, DEVON, EX8 2BW | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | East Devon Primary Care Trust | EXMOUTH HOSPITAL, CLAREMONT GROVE, EXMOUTH, DEVON, EX8 2JN | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Adp Exmouth | DENTAL SURGERY, 103 SALTERTON ROAD, EXMOUTH, DEVON, EX8 2NH | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 5 | Lympstone Dental Centre | LYMPSTONE, EXMOUTH, DEVON, EX8 5AR | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 6 | Bicton Place Dental Practice | 13 BICTON PLACE, EXMOUTH, EX8 2SU | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 7 | Select Denture And Dental Centre | 95 EXETER ROAD, EXMOUTH, EX8 1QD | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 8 | White Pearl Dental Practice | 8 SALTERTON ROAD, EXMOUTH, EX8 2BJ | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rolle Medical Partnership | EXMOUTH HEALTH CENTRE, CLAREMONT GROVE, EXMOUTH, DEVON, EX8 2JF | GP PRACTICE | Call 01395 226540 |
| 2 | Rolle Medical Partnership | EXMOUTH HEALTH CENTRE, CLAREMONT GROVE, EXMOUTH, EX8 2JF | GP PRACTICE | Call 01395 273666 |
| 3 | Haldon House Surgery | 37-41 IMPERIAL ROAD, EXMOUTH, DEVON, EX8 1DQ | GP PRACTICE | Call 01395 222777 |
| 4 | Imperial Surgery | 49 IMPERIAL ROAD, EXMOUTH, DEVON, EX8 1DQ | GP PRACTICE | Call 01395 280362 |
| 5 | Underhill Surgery | UNDER HILL, LYMPSTONE, EXMOUTH, DEVON, EX8 5HH | BRANCH SURGERY | Call 01395 265797 |
| 6 | Rolle Medical Partnership- Covid Local Vaccination Service | EXMOUTH HEALTH CENTRE, CLAREMONT GROVE, EXMOUTH, EX8 2JF | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
| 7 | Treetops Surgery | PRINCE OF WALES DRIVE, EXMOUTH, EX8 2SW | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
| 8 | Raleigh Surgery | 33 PINES ROAD, EXMOUTH, EX8 5NH | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boots | CHAPEL STREET, EXMOUTH, DEVON, EX8 1HW | PHARMACY | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Clarepharm Limited | CLAREMONT GROVE, EXMOUTH, DEVON, EX8 2JW | PHARMACY | No contact details listed |
| 3 | White's Pharmacy | 17 ROLLE STREET, EXMOUTH, DEVON, EX8 1HA | PHARMACY | Call 01395 263027 |
| 4 | Tesco Instore Pharmacy | TESCO SUPERSTORE, SALTERTON ROAD, EXMOUTH, DEVON, EX8 2TS | PHARMACY | No contact details listed |
| 5 | Lewis Pharmacy | 70 - 72 EXETER ROAD, EXMOUTH, DEVON, EX8 1PY | PHARMACY | Call 01395 272714 |
| 6 | Wellbeing Pharmacy | 95 EXETER ROAD, EXMOUTH, EX8 1QD | PHARMACY | Call 01395 272392 |
| 7 | Day Lewis Pharmacy | 39 PINES ROAD, MARLEY GARDENS, EXMOUTH, EX8 5NH | PHARMACY | Call 01395 264424 |
| 8 | Clarepharm Pharmacy | 25-27 IMPERIAL ROAD, EXMOUTH, EX8 1DB | PHARMACY | Call 01395 272079 |
| 9 | Wellbeing Pharmacy | 120 WITHYCOMBE VILLAGE ROAD, EXMOUTH, EX8 3AN | PHARMACY | Call 01395 264140 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Specsavers (exmouth) | 8 EXETER ROAD, EXMOUTH, DEVON, EX8 1PL | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | B.j.toye Optometrists | 34 ROLLE STREET, EXMOUTH, DEVON, EX8 2SH | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Boots Opticians (exmouth) | 23 CHAPEL STREET, EXMOUTH, DEVON, EX8 1HW | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £519,381 | 160 | £540,454 | 176 | £554,172 | 163 | £541,108 | 237 |
| Semi-detached | £351,267 | 122 | £323,239 | 184 | £387,011 | 127 | £355,755 | 192 |
| Terraced | £298,659 | 129 | £288,625 | 145 | £318,516 | 131 | £309,873 | 185 |
| Flats | £242,311 | 153 | £259,481 | 170 | £239,785 | 141 | £234,669 | 223 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
Exmouth
CRS Code: EXM
Operator: GW
Line: Avocet Line
Company: Great Western Railway
Lympstone Village
CRS Code: LYM
Operator: GW
Line: Avocet Line
Company: Great Western Railway
Lympstone Commando
CRS Code: LYC
Operator: GW
Line: Avocet Line
Company: Great Western Railway
Accessible motorway junctions
M5 J30
Average Driving Time from within the district: 11.55
Average Driving Distance: 7.48
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1086
M5 J29
Average Driving Time from within the district: 12.59
Average Driving Distance: 8.56
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1086
M5 J31
Average Driving Time from within the district: 19.31
Average Driving Distance: 14.99
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1086
M5 J28
Average Driving Time from within the district: 22.76
Average Driving Distance: 19.04
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1086
M5 J27
Average Driving Time from within the district: 26.89
Average Driving Distance: 23.21
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1086
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| EX8 1 | Exmouth Delivery Office |
| EX8 2 | Exmouth Delivery Office |
| EX8 3 | Exmouth Delivery Office |
| EX8 4 | Exmouth Delivery Office |
| EX8 5 | Exmouth Delivery Office |
| EX8 5 | Lympstone Scale Payment Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| E | X | 8 | - | X | X | X |
| E | X | 8 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Tourist attractions
We found 3 visitor attractions in or around this district.
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlements in the EX8 postal code are EXMOUTH and Lympstone.
The postcode area has a boundary with The English Channel and Exe Estuary.
The EX8 Postcode shares a border with EX5 (Cranbrook, Silverton, Broadclyst), EX9 (BUDLEIGH SALTERTON, East Budleigh, Otterton) and EX3 (Topsham, Exton, Ebford).
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