Shelly Reach, Exmouth, EX8 1XT

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding EX8 1XT has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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	54.8%	48.8%	-6.0%	51.0%	-2.2%
Male	45.2%	51.2%	6.0%	49.0%	2.2%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of EX8 1XT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	26.4%	24.4%	-2.0%	37.9%	-13.5%
Married: Opposite sex	49.1%	51.9%	2.8%	44.2%	7.7%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.1%	1.0%
Separated	2.6%	1.9%	-0.7%	2.2%	-0.3%
Divorced	12.3%	14.9%	2.6%	9.1%	5.8%
Widowed	9.7%	5.7%	-4.0%	6.1%	-0.4%

Health

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	44.6%	49.3%	4.7%	48.4%	0.9%
Good health	37.2%	32.5%	-4.7%	33.6%	-1.1%
Fair health	13.1%	14.4%	1.3%	12.7%	1.7%
Bad health	4.5%	3.4%	-1.1%	4.0%	-0.6%
Very bad health	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%

Education and Qualifications

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	16.7%	12%	-4.7%	18.2%	-6.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.9%	8.5%	-3.4%	9.6%	-1.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.4%	12.4%	-4.0%	13.4%	-1.0%
Apprenticeship	2.6%	5.4%	2.8%	5.3%	0.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.8%	15.8%	5.0%	16.9%	-1.1%
Degree or Similar	35.3%	41.7%	6.4%	33.8%	7.9%
Other	6.3%	4.2%	-2.1%	2.8%	1.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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)
Bangladeshi	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.1%	-1.1%
Chinese	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.7%	-0.7%
Other Asian	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.7%
Mixed White and African	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed Other	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
White	97.8%	98.3%	0.5%	81.4%	16.9%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 91.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89.1%	91.4%	2.3%	83.2%	8.2%
European Union	7.1%	2.7%	-4.4%	6.1%	-3.4%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0.6%	2.4%	1.8%	2.7%	-0.3%
Middle East and Asia	2.6%	1%	-1.6%	5.6%	-4.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.6%
Oceania	0.3%	1.4%	1.1%	0.3%	1.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	88.5%	91.8%	3.3%	83.2%	8.6%
10+ Years	1.9%	6.5%	4.6%	9.8%	-3.3%
5-10 Years	1.9%	1.4%	-0.5%	2.9%	-1.5%
2-5 Years	2.9%	0.3%	-2.6%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	4.8%	0%	-4.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	86.5%	76.7%	9.8%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Portugal	1.7%	0.5%	1.2%
North America and the Caribbean	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	10.1%	13.5%	-3.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	39%	37.2%	1.8%
Christian	54.1%	46.2%	7.9%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	0.7%	6.5%	-5.8%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	5.2%	6.0%	-0.8%

Safety

Is Shelly Reach Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shelly Reach was 287.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 145.7% higher than the Exmouth Town average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Shelly Reach has the 3rd highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Exmouth Town and the 6th highest crime rate of 480 local areas in East Devon .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 111.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£41,900

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in EX8 1XT, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Shelly Reach are based on 54 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for East Devon.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Shelly Reach, Exmouth, EX8 1XT

Estimated Average Property Prices for EX8 1XT

Average Price
£374,622

Semi-Detached
£452,627

Terraced
£404,650

Detached
£363,757

Flats/Maisonettes
£269,928

Other
£52,711

Estimated Average Property Prices for Shelly Reach

Average Price
£398,402

Semi-Detached
£443,011

Terraced
£432,704

Detached
£387,821

Flats/Maisonettes
£279,885

Other
£49,082

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Shelly ReachStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
7 Shelly Reach, Exmouth, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£475,000	2025-06-04	£486,111
1 Shelly Reach, Exmouth, Devon Detached, an established residential building	£371,000	2022-03-02	£394,861
Garage Associated With 28 Shelly Reach, Exmouth, Devon Other, an established residential building	£49,500	2021-08-12	£52,497
5 Shelly Reach, Exmouth, Devon Terraced, an established residential building	£126,000	2021-05-04	£146,765
7 Shelly Reach, Exmouth, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£368,400	2020-02-06	£462,703

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for EX8 1XT

Employment

EX8 1XT area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 1XT 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in EX8 1XT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	101
Full-Time Employee	59
Self-Employed	39
Part-Time Employee	32
Unemployed	7
Other	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Student (economically inactive)	6
Looking after home or family	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	27
Human health and social work activities	18
Education	17
Accommodation and food service activities	16
Other	14
Information and communication	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Construction	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Transport and storage	6
Manufacturing	5
Administrative and support service activities	5
Real estate activities	4
Financial and insurance activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	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	745 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Exeter Road Community Primary School Exeter Road , EX8 1PU	3out of 4	939 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Exmouth Regents Gate , EX8 1TA	3out of 4	1,428 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cockwood Primary School Cofton Hill , Cockwood EX6 8RB	3out of 4	2,033 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Withycombe Raleigh Church of England Primary School Withycombe Village Road , EX8 3BA	3out of 4	2,254 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Exmouth Community College Gipsy Lane , EX8 3AF	2out of 4	1,597 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Dawlish College Elm Grove Road , EX7 0BY	- not rated	5,189 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	1,329 yd	Non-maintained special school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Peter's Preparatory School Harefield , Lympstone EX8 5AU	- not rated	4,054 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Chances Educational Support Services Red Rock , Sandy Lane EX7 0AF	- not rated	4,889 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	5,313 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	5,340 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
La Mar	Beach Hotel, Victoria Road	205 yd
The Point Bar and Grill	7 Pilot Wharf, Pier Head	215 yd
Fish On The Quay Ltd	1A Pilot Wharf, Pier Head	221 yd
Rockfish Exmouth Ltd	The Waterfront, Pier Head	252 yd
Mariners @ The Marina	4 Shelly Court, Pier Head	260 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Beach	Beach Hotel, Victoria Road	205 yd
The Grove	Esplanade, Exmouth	212 yd
Exmouth Rugby Football Club	Imperial Road, Exmouth	358 yd
Exmouth Masonic Club	3 St Andrews Road, Exmouth	446 yd
The Merchant	33-34 The Strand, Exmouth	493 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Carol's Kitchen	16B The Strand, Exmouth	553 yd
Domino's Pizza	19 Imperial Road, Exmouth	572 yd
Parallel 50	6 Tower Street, Exmouth	600 yd
Exmouth Kebab House	Unit 2, 7 Rolle Street	611 yd
Papa Johns	44 Parade, Exmouth	692 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	4 - 6 Rolle Street, Exmouth	596 yd
The Co-operative Food	3 - 7 Magnolia Walk, Exmouth	664 yd
Iceland Foods Ltd	37-39 Parade, Exmouth	691 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Imperial Recreation Ground IMPERIAL RECREATION GROUND IMPERIAL RECREATION GROUND IMPERIAL ROAD	athletics tracks, grass pitches	273 yd
Exmouth Leisure Centre ROYAL AVENUE	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	515 yd
Bodywise 5A 5A PARADE	health and fitness suite	631 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	40 Mbit/s
Average download speed	69.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	450 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	450 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	150 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of EX8 1XT