Morton Crescent is in Exmouth and in East Devon district. EX8 1BE is located in the Exmouth Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of East Devon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Morton Crescent, Exmouth, EX8 1BE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX8 1BT, EX8 1BA, EX8 1BD, EX8 1BG, EX8 1AY, EX8 1BB, EX8 1AR, EX8 1AS, EX8 1BH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding EX8 1BE has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 48.5% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 50.6% | 51.5% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43% | 30.8% | -12.2% | 37.9% | -7.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.2% | 40.5% | 12.3% | 44.2% | -3.7% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 3% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 16.6% | 19% | 2.4% | 9.1% | 9.9% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 6.8% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.3% | 47.5% | 8.2% | 48.4% | -0.9% |
| Good health | 39.6% | 33.7% | -5.9% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 14.9% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 2.7% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.7% | 12.8% | -0.9% | 18.2% | -5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 12.3% | -0.3% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.6% | 14.5% | -6.1% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 6.8% | 0.3% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 13.6% | 2.0% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.1% | 36.6% | 9.5% | 33.8% | 2.8% |
| Other | 7.9% | 3.4% | -4.5% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.1% | 97% | 0.9% | 81.4% | 15.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 89.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89% | 89.3% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 6.1% |
| European Union | 8.8% | 5.3% | -3.5% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88% | 89.3% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 6.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 6.1% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 0.4% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 2.3% | -0.6% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.1% | 76.7% | 7.4% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.7% | 13.5% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.5% | 37.2% | 5.3% |
| Christian | 51.7% | 46.2% | 5.5% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Morton Crescent was 137.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.6% higher than the Exmouth Town average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Morton Crescent has the 6th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Exmouth Town and the 27th highest crime rate of 480 local areas in East Devon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 73.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.6%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 1 Seagull House, 1 Morton Crescent, Exmouth, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £444,000 | 2025-08-22 | £448,111 |
| Flat 2 8 Morton Crescent, Exmouth, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2024-02-05 | £386,181 |
| Flat 3 Seagull House, 1 Morton Crescent, Exmouth, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2023-10-31 | £277,281 |
| Flat 6 Seagull House, 1 Morton Crescent, Exmouth, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2022-03-25 | £354,638 |
| Flat 2 8 Morton Crescent, Exmouth, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £288,000 | 2022-01-21 | £298,971 |
EX8 1BE area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
EX8 1BE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Other | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Beacon Church of England (VA) Primary School 1 Beacon Place , EX8 2SR | 3out of 4 | 474 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter Road Community Primary School Exeter Road , EX8 1PU | 3out of 4 | 856 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Exmouth Regents Gate , EX8 1TA | 3out of 4 | 1,219 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Withycombe Raleigh Church of England Primary School Withycombe Village Road , EX8 3BA | 3out of 4 | 2,198 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cockwood Primary School Cofton Hill , Cockwood EX6 8RB | 3out of 4 | 2,268 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exmouth Community College Gipsy Lane , EX8 3AF | 2out of 4 | 1,564 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dawlish College Elm Grove Road , EX7 0BY | - not rated | 5,179 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education 1 Douglas Avenue , EX8 2AU | 2out of 4 | 1,013 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Preparatory School Harefield , Lympstone EX8 5AU | - not rated | 4,235 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chances Educational Support Services Red Rock , Sandy Lane EX7 0AF | - not rated | 4,885 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Court College (Phoenix Learning Care Ltd) 7/9 Oak Park Villas , EX7 0DE | - not rated | 5,324 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Education and Care (Devon) Ltd At 7-9 Oak Park Villas Oak Park Road , East Cliff Road EX7 0DE | - not rated | 5,347 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ristorante EM | 8 Victoria Road, Exmouth | 340 yd | |
| The Grapevine | 2 Victoria Road, Exmouth | 340 yd | |
| Exmouth Community Cafe | Exmouth Baptist Church, Victoria Road | 340 yd | |
| Restaurant at the Manor | Manor Hotel, The Beacon | 349 yd | |
| Golden Dragon | The Beacon, Exmouth | 349 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grove | Esplanade, Exmouth | 196 yd | |
| Exmouth Masonic Club | 3 St Andrews Road, Exmouth | 311 yd | |
| The Merchant | 33-34 The Strand, Exmouth | 370 yd | |
| The Pilot Inn | 5 Chapel Hill, Exmouth | 373 yd | |
| The Beach | Beach Hotel, Victoria Road | 384 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Octagon At Exmouth LTD | The Octagon, Esplanade | 407 yd | |
| Parallel 50 | 6 Tower Street, Exmouth | 423 yd | |
| Carol's Kitchen | 16B The Strand, Exmouth | 490 yd | |
| Exmouth Kebab House | Unit 2, 7 Rolle Street | 521 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 19 Imperial Road, Exmouth | 534 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 4 - 6 Rolle Street, Exmouth | 466 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 3 - 7 Magnolia Walk, Exmouth | 518 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 37-39 Parade, Exmouth | 628 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Imperial Recreation Ground IMPERIAL RECREATION GROUND IMPERIAL RECREATION GROUND IMPERIAL ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 466 yd |
| Exmouth Leisure Centre ROYAL AVENUE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 563 yd |
| Bodywise 5A 5A PARADE | health and fitness suite | 605 yd |
| Madeira Bowling Club Queens Drive | indoor bowls | 884 yd |
| Exmouth Cricket Club QUEENS DRIVE | grass pitches | 955 yd |
| University Of Plymouth (Exmouth Campus) (Closed) Rolle College Rolle College Douglas Avenue | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 960 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.6% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 69.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 450 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 450 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.