The Parade is in Exmouth and in East Devon district. EX8 1RD 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 The Parade, Exmouth, EX8 1RD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX8 1PN, EX8 1PL, EX8 1RW, EX8 1PW, EX8 1RH, EX8 1JL, EX8 1HW, EX8 1PJ, EX8 1PP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding EX8 1RD has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 49.6% | 49.8% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 50.4% | 50.2% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 1RD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.1% 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 | 53.5% | 43.1% | -10.4% | 37.9% | 5.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.2% | 24.4% | 7.2% | 44.2% | -19.8% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 6.1% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Divorced | 16.2% | 19.8% | 3.6% | 9.1% | 10.7% |
| Widowed | 10.6% | 6.6% | -4.0% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 39.6% | 38.5% | -1.1% | 48.4% | -9.9% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 36.7% | 1.0% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 18.7% | 14.7% | -4.0% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 7.8% | 3.5% | 4.0% | 3.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 | 30.3% | 14.7% | -15.6% | 18.2% | -3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 11.2% | 0.1% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 24.2% | 13.7% | -10.5% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 6.1% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 20.8% | 7.7% | 16.9% | 3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.2% | 33% | 17.8% | 33.8% | -0.8% |
| Other | 3.5% | 0.5% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 99.1% | 96.3% | -2.8% | 81.4% | 14.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 83.2% 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 | 90.9% | 83.2% | -7.7% | 83.2% | 0.0% |
| European Union | 8.3% | 13.6% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 7.5% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 3.2% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90% | 82.8% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -0.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 5% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 5% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 5.9% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.5% | 76.7% | -3.2% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 5.9% | 0.9% | 5.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 13.7% | 13.5% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.1% | 37.2% | 11.9% |
| Christian | 44.5% | 46.2% | -1.7% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Parade was 628.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 436.7% higher than the Exmouth Town average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Parade has the highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Exmouth Town and the highest crime rate of 480 local areas in East Devon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 350.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 Parade, Exmouth, Devon Other, an established residential building | £179,500 | 2024-09-27 | £176,266 |
| Flat B 51 The Parade, Exmouth, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2022-09-09 | £133,081 |
| Flat A 51 The Parade, Exmouth, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2022-08-01 | £174,832 |
| Flat D The Old Printworks, 51 The Parade, Exmouth, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2022-07-15 | £177,646 |
| 41 - 43 Parade, Exmouth, Devon Other, an established residential building | £547,500 | 2022-07-01 | £540,340 |
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Other | 17 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Other | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 189 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beacon Church of England (VA) Primary School 1 Beacon Place , EX8 2SR | 3out of 4 | 426 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Exmouth Regents Gate , EX8 1TA | 3out of 4 | 722 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Withycombe Raleigh Church of England Primary School Withycombe Village Road , EX8 3BA | 3out of 4 | 1,532 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marpool Primary School Moorfield Road , EX8 3QW | 3out of 4 | 1,713 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 | 896 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 | 907 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Preparatory School Harefield , Lympstone EX8 5AU | - not rated | 3,703 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Senior Support Services CIC | 53 Parade, Exmouth | 4 yd | |
| Woodland & Sea Ltd | 3 Staples Mews, Exeter Road | 54 yd | |
| Magnolia Coffee Shop | 20 Parade, Exmouth | 68 yd | |
| Brunch, Lunch And Munch | 18 Parade, Exmouth | 68 yd | |
| Greggs PLC | 38-40 Chapel Street, Exmouth | 69 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exmouth Arms | 21 Exeter Road, Exmouth | 38 yd | |
| Exmouth Conservative Club | 31 Parade, Exmouth | 76 yd | |
| The Powder Monkey | 2 Parade, Exmouth | 128 yd | |
| The Strand | 1 Parade, Exmouth | 133 yd | |
| Famous Old Barrel | 1 Princes Street, Exmouth | 156 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cookies N Dreams | 45 Parade, Exmouth | 4 yd | |
| Aroma Grill | 23 Exeter Road, Exmouth | 38 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 44 Parade, Exmouth | 68 yd | |
| Waffle Away | 13 Albion Street, Exmouth | 94 yd | |
| Micky's Rotisserie | 30 Exeter Road, Exmouth | 110 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 37-39 Parade, Exmouth | 76 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 3 - 7 Magnolia Walk, Exmouth | 169 yd | |
| Tesco | 4 - 6 Rolle Street, Exmouth | 204 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bodywise 5A 5A PARADE | health and fitness suite | 158 yd |
| Exmouth Leisure Centre ROYAL AVENUE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 307 yd |
| Imperial Recreation Ground IMPERIAL RECREATION GROUND IMPERIAL RECREATION GROUND IMPERIAL ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 557 yd |
| Exmouth Town Afc KING GEORGE V GROUND KING GEORGE V GROUND SOUTHERN ROAD | grass pitches | 707 yd |
| University Of Plymouth (Exmouth Campus) (Closed) Rolle College Rolle College Douglas Avenue | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 811 yd |
| Exmouth Community College GIPSY LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 905 yd |
| Exmouth Cricket Club QUEENS DRIVE | grass pitches | 934 yd |
| Madeira Bowling Club Queens Drive | indoor bowls | 944 yd |
| Exmouth Tennis & Fitness Centre WITHYCOMBE VILLAGE ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 999 yd |
| Warren View Sports Ground WARREN VIEW PLAYING FIELD WARREN VIEW PLAYING FIELD HALSDON AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,051 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.