The EX8 2 Exmouth Postcode Sector
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The EX8 2 postcode sector is within the county of Devon.
According to the 2021 Census, the EX8 2 postcode sector is home to 8,902 residents.
Each postcode sector can contain up to 400 unique postcode units. With 254 already in use, that leaves 146 potentially available.
The EX8 2 postal code covers the settlement of EXMOUTH.
The EX8 2 Postcode shares a border with EX8 1 (EXMOUTH), EX8 3 (EXMOUTH), EX8 4 (EXMOUTH) and EX8 5 (EXMOUTH, Lympstone, Sandy Bay).
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Key facts
- Within the post town of EXMOUTH.
- EX8 2 is in the EX8 district, within the EX Exeter area.
- Royal Mail delivery office: Exmouth Delivery Office.
- Area: 1.55 sq mi (4.01 km² / 990.30 acres).
Street list for EX8 2
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| ROLLE STREET B3178 | 89 |
| QUEENS DRIVE | 71 |
| NICHOLAS WAY | 49 |
| PARMINTER CLOSE | 44 |
| SALTERTON COURT | 40 |
| LITTLEHAM ROAD | 39 |
| SUMMER CLOSE | 36 |
| ISCA ROAD | 35 |
| PLANTATION WALK | 34 |
| NELSON DRIVE | 31 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 679 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 176 |
| Other theft | 86 |
| Public order | 81 |
| Shoplifting | 58 |
| Burglary | 41 |
| Drugs | 37 |
| Other crime | 32 |
| Vehicle crime | 23 |
| Possession of weapons | 20 |
| Theft from the person | 12 |
| Bicycle theft | 12 |
| Robbery | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
Postcodes in this sector
Schools and places of education
Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education
Non-maintained special school
1 Douglas Avenue, Exmouth, , EX8 2AU
Head: Mr Sylvan Dewing
Ofsted: Good
Inspection: 2023-02-24
Pupils: 46
Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education
Special post 16 institution
1 Douglas Avenue, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 2AU
Head: Mr Sylvan Dewing
Ofsted: Requires improvement
Inspection: 2022-03-17
Pupils: 0
The Beacon Church of England (VA) Primary School
Voluntary aided school
1 Beacon Place, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 2SR
Head: Mrs Anne Billington
Ofsted: Good
Inspection: 2021-07-14
Pupils: 168
Neighbouring sectors and settlements
House prices
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £644,530 | 43 | £704,941 | 52 | £606,598 | 48 | £584,882 | 70 |
| Semi-detached | £408,974 | 20 | £379,138 | 29 | £480,374 | 29 | £356,003 | 72 |
| Terraced | £323,004 | 21 | £371,941 | 17 | £422,792 | 24 | £340,889 | 41 |
| Flats | £271,349 | 85 | £285,884 | 94 | £249,942 | 83 | £274,436 | 111 |
Important postcodes and buildings
EX8 2AY is the postcode for Ocean, Queens Drive
EX8 2AZ is the postcode for The Pavilion, Esplanade
EX8 2JB is the postcode for Devon County Home, Davey Court, Buckingham Close
EX8 2JF is the postcode for CLAREMONT MEDICAL PRACTICE, Exmouth Health Centre, Claremont Grove, ROLLE MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP, Exmouth Health Centre, Claremont Grove, ., Exmouth Health Centre, Claremont Grove, and ROLLE MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP & CLAREMONT MEDICAL PRACTICE, Exmouth Health Centre, Claremont Grove
EX8 2JN is the postcode for MAIN, Exmouth Community Hospital, Claremont Grove, Exmouth Community Hospital, Claremont Grove, DEWDNEY, Exmouth Community Hospital, Claremont Grove, and ANNEX, Exmouth Community Hospital, Claremont Grove
EX8 2JP is the postcode for St. Josephs RC Primary School, Ryll Court Drive
EX8 2NR is the postcode for Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service, Fire Station, Liverton Business Park
EX8 2NS is the postcode for Devon County Council, Doyle Centre, Salterton Road
EX8 2QY is the postcode for Littleham C of E Primary School, Littletown Close, LITTLEHAM PRIMARY SCHOOL, LITTLEDOWN CLOSE, EXMOUTH, and Littleham C E Primary School, Littledown Close
EX8 2SR is the postcode for Beacon C of E Primary School, Beacon Place, and CANTEEN BLOCK, Beacon C of E Primary School, Beacon Place
Administrative coverage
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