Victoria Road is in Exmouth and in East Devon district. EX8 1DP 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 Victoria Road, Exmouth, EX8 1DP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX8 1AZ, EX8 1AS, EX8 1EW, EX8 1DW, EX8 1XX, EX8 1BA, EX8 1DR, EX8 1XT, EX8 1BT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EX8 1DP is primarily male, with 53.4% of the population 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 | 49.2% | 46.6% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -4.4% |
| Male | 50.8% | 53.4% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 4.4% |
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 | 28.3% | 29.2% | 0.9% | 37.9% | -8.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.1% | 42.6% | -5.5% | 44.2% | -1.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 4.4% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 15.8% | 16.2% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 7.1% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 7.2% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 | 43.2% | 44.4% | 1.2% | 48.4% | -4.0% |
| Good health | 38.3% | 37.7% | -0.6% | 33.6% | 4.1% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 13.8% | -0.3% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 3.6% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 13.5% | 12.7% | -0.8% | 18.2% | -5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 7% | -9.4% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 15% | -1.9% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 6.2% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 17.4% | 6.0% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.2% | 39.6% | 6.4% | 33.8% | 5.8% |
| Other | 4.9% | 2.1% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 96.3% | 97.1% | 0.8% | 81.4% | 15.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 89.8% 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 | 93.5% | 89.8% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 5.2% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.6% | 90.4% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 5.5% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 3.3% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0.2% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 0.5% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.9% | 76.7% | 10.2% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.1% | 13.5% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.2% | 37.2% | 3.0% |
| Christian | 51% | 46.2% | 4.8% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Victoria Road was 29.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.0% lower than the Exmouth Town average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Victoria Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Exmouth Town and the 210th lowest crime rate of 480 local areas in East Devon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.9%.

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 3 74 Victoria Road, Exmouth, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2023-08-08 | £124,325 |
| 67C Victoria Road, Exmouth, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2022-11-30 | £149,956 |
| 67A Victoria Road, Exmouth, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £248,500 | 2022-11-21 | £240,413 |
| 67C Victoria Road, Exmouth, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £117,000 | 2021-11-15 | £119,684 |
| 55 Victoria Road, Exmouth, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2021-06-25 | £449,734 |
EX8 1DP 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in EX8 1DP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 153 |
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Other | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 39 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Education | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| 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 | 588 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter Road Community Primary School Exeter Road , EX8 1PU | 3out of 4 | 803 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Exmouth Regents Gate , EX8 1TA | 3out of 4 | 1,272 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Withycombe Raleigh Church of England Primary School Withycombe Village Road , EX8 3BA | 3out of 4 | 2,134 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cockwood Primary School Cofton Hill , Cockwood EX6 8RB | 3out of 4 | 2,188 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 | 1,482 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dawlish College Elm Grove Road , EX7 0BY | - not rated | 5,278 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 | 1,176 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Preparatory School Harefield , Lympstone EX8 5AU | - not rated | 4,038 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chances Educational Support Services Red Rock , Sandy Lane EX7 0AF | - not rated | 4,980 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 | 5,409 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 | 5,435 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 | 272 yd | |
| The Grapevine | 2 Victoria Road, Exmouth | 272 yd | |
| Exmouth Community Cafe | Exmouth Baptist Church, Victoria Road | 272 yd | |
| La Mar | Beach Hotel, Victoria Road | 318 yd | |
| Vino 32 | 32 The Strand, Exmouth | 331 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grove | Esplanade, Exmouth | 210 yd | |
| Exmouth Rugby Football Club | Imperial Road, Exmouth | 267 yd | |
| Exmouth Masonic Club | 3 St Andrews Road, Exmouth | 289 yd | |
| The Beach | Beach Hotel, Victoria Road | 318 yd | |
| The Merchant | 33-34 The Strand, Exmouth | 338 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carol's Kitchen | 16B The Strand, Exmouth | 413 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 19 Imperial Road, Exmouth | 440 yd | |
| Parallel 50 | 6 Tower Street, Exmouth | 442 yd | |
| Exmouth Kebab House | Unit 2, 7 Rolle Street | 467 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 44 Parade, Exmouth | 550 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 4 - 6 Rolle Street, Exmouth | 444 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 3 - 7 Magnolia Walk, Exmouth | 511 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 37-39 Parade, Exmouth | 556 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Imperial Recreation Ground IMPERIAL RECREATION GROUND IMPERIAL RECREATION GROUND IMPERIAL ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 239 yd |
| Exmouth Leisure Centre ROYAL AVENUE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 412 yd |
| Bodywise 5A 5A PARADE | health and fitness suite | 506 yd |
| Madeira Bowling Club Queens Drive | indoor bowls | 1,078 yd |
| Exmouth Town Afc KING GEORGE V GROUND KING GEORGE V GROUND SOUTHERN ROAD | grass pitches | 1,079 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 | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 82.2% |
| 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 | 63.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 149.46 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 149.46 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 28.4 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.