EX8 area guide
House prices, recent sales, crime and schools for the EX8 postcode district in East Devon. Free to read, from official open data. For one address in detail, run a full property report.
East Devon · 2026-07 (UK HPI)
Median £300,000
Street-level crime at the district centre
Ofsted rated, within one mile
What the data says about EX8
The average home across East Devon is worth about £339,683 (UK House Price Index, 2026-07), and the median of the 57 most recent Land Registry sales recorded inside EX8 is £300,000, and prices have risen 1.3% over the last year.
Of 327 energy certificates sampled across 12 postcodes in EX8, band D is the most common, and 68.2% of homes sit below band C — the point at which most lenders' green mortgage deals and future rental rules bite.
Police recorded 942 crimes around the centre of EX8 in the six months to 2026-07, most often violence and sexual offences (409).
There are 3 schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted within a mile of EX8 in East Devon, including Withycombe Raleigh Church of England Primary School.
The district covers the Exmouth Brixington, Exmouth Halsdon, Exmouth Littleham, Exmouth Town ward areas.
Sample of 327 energy certificates from 12 postcodes in EX8, taken from the government energy performance register, most recent lodged 2026. Indicative of the district rather than a full census.
Prices changed +1.3% over the last year in East Devon.
Street-level crime from data.police.uk, six months to 2026-07.
Primary
- Withycombe Raleigh Church of England Primary SchoolGood · 0.1 mi
- Marpool Primary SchoolInadequate · 0.3 mi
- Brixington Primary AcademyGood · 0.7 mi
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, ExmouthNot rated · 0.7 mi
- Exeter Road Community Primary SchoolNot rated · 0.7 mi
Secondary
- Exmouth Community CollegeRequires improvement · 0.3 mi
- Royal Deaf Education TrustNot rated · 1.0 mi
- Royal Deaf Education TrustGood · 1.0 mi
- Chances Educational Support ServicesNot rated · 3.9 mi
- Oakwood Specialist CollegeNot rated · 4.2 mi
Exmouth Brixington · Exmouth Halsdon · Exmouth Littleham · Exmouth Town · Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh · Woodbury & Lympstone
Common questions about EX8
What is the average house price in EX8?
The UK House Price Index puts the average home in East Devon at £339,683 as of 2026-07. Recent Land Registry sales recorded inside the EX8 district have a median price of £300,000.
How much does each property type cost in EX8?
Detached £529,551, semi-detached £333,197, terraced £270,084, flats £180,282, based on the UK House Price Index for East Devon.
Is EX8 a safe area?
Police recorded 942 crimes near the centre of EX8 in the six months to 2026-07. The most common category was violence and sexual offences with 409 reports. Crime is recorded at street level, so figures vary street to street within the same district.
What EPC rating do homes in EX8 usually have?
Band D is the most common rating in our sample of 327 certificates from EX8, with 68.2% of homes rated below band C. A full property report shows the exact certificate, running costs and recommended improvements for one address.
What are the schools like near EX8?
3 schools within a mile of the EX8 district centre are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Nearby secondaries include Exmouth Community College. Catchment areas are set by the local authority and can change year to year.
Where does this EX8 data come from?
HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and the UK House Price Index for prices, the government's energy performance register for EPC bands, data.police.uk for crime, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted for schools, and ONS postcode geography. All are published under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
A full report covers the energy certificate, sale history and valuation, council tax band and bill, flood and crime risk, schools, transport and neighbourhood data for a single property.
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Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and UK House Price Index, ONS postcode geography, data.police.uk, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.