Mayfield Drive is in Exmouth and in East Devon district. EX8 2HD is located in the Exmouth Littleham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of East Devon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mayfield Drive, Exmouth, EX8 2HD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX8 2HH, EX8 2FD, EX8 2HB, EX8 2JE, EX8 2HT, EX8 2HS, EX8 2HJ, EX8 2HE, EX8 2JA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EX8 2HD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.9% 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 | 56.9% | 54.9% | -2.0% | 51.0% | 3.9% |
| Male | 43.1% | 45.1% | 2.0% | 49.0% | -3.9% |
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 | 13.5% | 16.6% | 3.1% | 37.9% | -21.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52% | 48.4% | -3.6% | 44.2% | 4.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 12.7% | 3.8% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 22.8% | 21.3% | -1.5% | 6.1% | 15.2% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 32.5% | 36.4% | 3.9% | 48.4% | -12.0% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 34% | -3.3% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 20% | 21.8% | 1.8% | 12.7% | 9.1% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 5.7% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 4.7% | 2.1% | -2.6% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 | 19.9% | 18.8% | -1.1% | 18.2% | 0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.8% | 8% | 0.2% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 13.4% | -3.0% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 5.1% | 3.0% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 11.5% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.4% | 41.2% | 3.8% | 33.8% | 7.4% |
| Other | 8.5% | 1.9% | -6.6% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% 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% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.6% | 97.9% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 16.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 95.5% 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 | 96.3% | 95.5% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| European Union | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 95.8% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 3.6% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.1% | 76.7% | 5.4% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 17% | 13.5% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.2% | 37.2% | -5.0% |
| Christian | 60.6% | 46.2% | 14.4% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mayfield Drive was 15.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.2% lower than the Exmouth Littleham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mayfield Drive has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Exmouth Littleham and the 95th lowest crime rate of 480 local areas in East Devon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.9%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Mayfield Drive, Exmouth, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £925,000 | 2024-08-02 | £977,394 |
| 5 Mayfield Drive, Exmouth, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2022-09-02 | £999,026 |
| 4 Mayfield Drive, Exmouth, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £790,000 | 2022-01-17 | £872,487 |
| 1A Mayfield Drive, Exmouth, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £770,000 | 2020-08-20 | £934,935 |
| 3B Mayfield Drive, Exmouth, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2016-09-29 | £890,387 |
EX8 2HD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 2HD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 60% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 188 |
| Full-Time Employee | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Exmouth Regents Gate , EX8 1TA | 3out of 4 | 764 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marpool Primary School Moorfield Road , EX8 3QW | 3out of 4 | 1,319 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beacon Church of England (VA) Primary School 1 Beacon Place , EX8 2SR | 3out of 4 | 1,379 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter Road Community Primary School Exeter Road , EX8 1PU | 3out of 4 | 1,379 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Withycombe Raleigh Church of England Primary School Withycombe Village Road , EX8 3BA | 3out of 4 | 1,511 yd | Voluntary controlled school | 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 | 1,422 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 | 905 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Preparatory School Harefield , Lympstone EX8 5AU | - not rated | 4,350 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Churchill Contract Catering T/a Radish | 1 Roswell Court, 8 Douglas Avenue | 871 yd | |
| Bristol Schools | County Of Avon Camp, Gore Lane | 1,004 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cranford Sports Club | 42 Salterton Road, Exmouth | 536 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Beach Shack | Queen's Drive Space, Queens Drive | 900 yd | |
| Wing Sing Takeaway | 12 Littleham Road, Exmouth | 953 yd | |
| Littleham Fish And Chip Shop | 64 Cranford Avenue, Exmouth | 966 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | 8-10 Littleham Road, Exmouth | 953 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rolle College Playing Field ARDENNY COURT ARDENNY COURT DOUGLAS AVENUE | grass pitches | 381 yd |
| Cranford Sports Club SALTERTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 421 yd |
| University Of Plymouth (Exmouth Campus) (Closed) Rolle College Rolle College Douglas Avenue | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 917 yd |
| Exmouth Cricket Club QUEENS DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,017 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% |
| Median download speed | 49.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.