Chapel Street is in Exmouth and in East Devon district. EX8 1HW 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 Chapel Street, Exmouth, EX8 1HW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX8 1HS, EX8 1RD, EX8 1RW, EX8 1JL, EX8 1HP, EX8 1HT, EX8 1PL, EX8 1HA, EX8 1PN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EX8 1HW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 53.6% | 3.8% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 50.2% | 46.4% | -3.8% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around EX8 1HW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 44.1% | 46.8% | 2.7% | 37.9% | 8.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.9% | 28.5% | 4.6% | 44.2% | -15.7% |
| Separated | 5.5% | 2.7% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 20.2% | 17.5% | -2.7% | 9.1% | 8.4% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 4.6% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 | 54.1% | 43.5% | -10.6% | 48.4% | -4.9% |
| Good health | 29.2% | 35.4% | 6.2% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 15.9% | 2.8% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3.9% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 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 | 23.5% | 17.9% | -5.6% | 18.2% | -0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 10.6% | -2.0% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 17.1% | 3.2% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 6.8% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 16.7% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.6% | 27.4% | -1.2% | 33.8% | -6.4% |
| Other | 4.6% | 3.4% | -1.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% 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% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 94.4% | 95.7% | 1.3% | 81.4% | 14.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
In this area, 86.9% 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 | 91.8% | 86.9% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 3.7% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 5.9% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 2.6% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.1% | 86.3% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 3.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 1.6% | -1.4% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 3.9% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 1% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.7% | 76.7% | -4.0% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 17.9% | 13.5% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.3% | 37.2% | 14.1% |
| Christian | 37.3% | 46.2% | -8.9% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chapel Street was 94.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.2% lower than the Exmouth Town average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chapel Street has the 9th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Exmouth Town and the 64th highest crime rate of 480 local areas in East Devon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -81.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Chapel Street, Exmouth, Devon Other, an established residential building | £5,850,000 | 2021-02-04 | £6,306,429 |
| 26 Chapel Street, Exmouth, Devon Other, an established residential building | £4,135,000 | 2018-02-07 | £4,620,085 |
| 42 - 44 Chapel Street, Exmouth, Devon Other, an established residential building | £4,135,000 | 2018-02-07 | £4,620,085 |
EX8 1HW 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 1HW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 103 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Other | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Education | 18 |
| Other | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter Road Community Primary School Exeter Road , EX8 1PU | 3out of 4 | 243 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beacon Church of England (VA) Primary School 1 Beacon Place , EX8 2SR | 3out of 4 | 344 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Exmouth Regents Gate , EX8 1TA | 3out of 4 | 701 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Withycombe Raleigh Church of England Primary School Withycombe Village Road , EX8 3BA | 3out of 4 | 1,580 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marpool Primary School Moorfield Road , EX8 3QW | 3out of 4 | 1,746 yd | Foundation school | Yes | 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 | 954 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 835 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Preparatory School Harefield , Lympstone EX8 5AU | - not rated | 3,784 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs PLC | 38-40 Chapel Street, Exmouth | 17 yd | |
| Caffe Nero | 44 Chapel Street, Exmouth | 30 yd | |
| Costa Ltd | 36 Chapel Street, Exmouth | 30 yd | |
| Wine Of Araby | 20 Chapel Street, Exmouth | 50 yd | |
| Magnolia Coffee Shop | 20 Parade, Exmouth | 85 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Famous Old Barrel | 1 Princes Street, Exmouth | 95 yd | |
| Exmouth Arms | 21 Exeter Road, Exmouth | 116 yd | |
| First and Last Inn | First And Last Inn, 10 Church Street | 121 yd | |
| The Loft | 11A Church Street, Exmouth | 121 yd | |
| Exmouth Conservative Club | 31 Parade, Exmouth | 126 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waffle Away | 13 Albion Street, Exmouth | 84 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 44 Parade, Exmouth | 85 yd | |
| Cookies N Dreams | 45 Parade, Exmouth | 87 yd | |
| Aroma Grill | 23 Exeter Road, Exmouth | 116 yd | |
| Exmouth Kebab House | Unit 2, 7 Rolle Street | 137 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | 3 - 7 Magnolia Walk, Exmouth | 102 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 37-39 Parade, Exmouth | 126 yd | |
| Tesco | 4 - 6 Rolle Street, Exmouth | 157 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bodywise 5A 5A PARADE | health and fitness suite | 202 yd |
| Exmouth Leisure Centre ROYAL AVENUE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 341 yd |
| Imperial Recreation Ground IMPERIAL RECREATION GROUND IMPERIAL RECREATION GROUND IMPERIAL ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 568 yd |
| University Of Plymouth (Exmouth Campus) (Closed) Rolle College Rolle College Douglas Avenue | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 741 yd |
| Exmouth Town Afc KING GEORGE V GROUND KING GEORGE V GROUND SOUTHERN ROAD | grass pitches | 790 yd |
| Exmouth Cricket Club QUEENS DRIVE | grass pitches | 858 yd |
| Madeira Bowling Club Queens Drive | indoor bowls | 864 yd |
| Exmouth Community College GIPSY LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 970 yd |
| Exmouth Tennis & Fitness Centre WITHYCOMBE VILLAGE ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 1,063 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.