Capel Cottages is in Exmouth and in East Devon district. EX8 2RB 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 Capel Cottages, Exmouth, EX8 2RB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX8 2RA, EX8 2RD, EX8 2QY, EX8 2RR, EX8 2RE, EX8 2QX, EX8 2QZ, EX8 2QS, EX8 2RF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EX8 2RB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% 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 | 50.4% | 52.8% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 49.6% | 47.2% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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 | 23.2% | 29.5% | 6.3% | 37.9% | -8.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57% | 46.6% | -10.4% | 44.2% | 2.4% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 12.7% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 8.7% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
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 | 42.1% | 43.5% | 1.4% | 48.4% | -4.9% |
| Good health | 39.4% | 38.9% | -0.5% | 33.6% | 5.3% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 12.3% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 5.3% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 21.1% | 18% | -3.1% | 18.2% | -0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 8.7% | -8.6% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 11.5% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 5.3% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 17.7% | 3.6% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.3% | 35.1% | 10.8% | 33.8% | 1.3% |
| Other | 5.3% | 3.7% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 98.5% | 94.1% | -4.4% | 81.4% | 12.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 91.5% 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 | 97% | 91.5% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 91.5% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.3% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 1.1% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.4% | 76.7% | 5.7% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 14.1% | 13.5% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34% | 37.2% | -3.2% |
| Christian | 58% | 46.2% | 11.8% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Capel Cottages was 64.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.9% lower than the Exmouth Littleham average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Capel Cottages has the 11th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Exmouth Littleham and the 121st highest crime rate of 480 local areas in East Devon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Capel Cottages, Exmouth, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2007-04-23 | £289,480 |
| 2 Capel Cottages, Exmouth, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2004-07-06 | £329,841 |
| 2 Capel Cottages, Exmouth, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £119,950 | 2002-11-08 | £296,029 |
EX8 2RB 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 | 104 |
| Retired | 91 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Littleham Church of England Primary School Littledown Close , Littleham EX8 2QY | 2out of 4 | 112 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bassetts Farm Primary School St John's Road , EX8 4GB | 3out of 4 | 1,346 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marpool Primary School Moorfield Road , EX8 3QW | 3out of 4 | 1,439 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Withycombe Raleigh Church of England Primary School Withycombe Village Road , EX8 3BA | 3out of 4 | 1,827 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Exmouth Regents Gate , EX8 1TA | 3out of 4 | 2,131 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,275 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 | 2,486 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Preparatory School Harefield , Lympstone EX8 5AU | - not rated | 4,342 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tythe Cottage Restaurant And Tea Rooms | Tythe Cottage Tea Rooms, Littleham Village | 259 yd | |
| Ronchettis | Dinan Way Trading Estate, Concorde Road | 785 yd | |
| McDonalds | Salterton Road, Exmouth | 919 yd | |
| Farmer Lee's Food Barn | World Of Country Life, Meadow Crescent | 944 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Clinton Arms | Maer Lane, Exmouth | 260 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Littleham Fish And Chip Shop | 64 Cranford Avenue, Exmouth | 899 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! | Tesco, Salterton Road | 910 yd | |
| Wing Sing Takeaway | 12 Littleham Road, Exmouth | 1,001 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK | Dinan Way, Exmouth | 769 yd | |
| Tesco | Salterton Road, Exmouth | 910 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 8-10 Littleham Road, Exmouth | 1,001 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Littleham Church Of England Primary School LITTLEDOWN CLOSE | grass pitches | 76 yd |
| Bodyfirst LIVERTON BUSINESS PARK | health and fitness suite | 892 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.