Rolle Street is in Exmouth and in East Devon district. EX8 2SH 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 Rolle Street, Exmouth, EX8 2SH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX8 2SN, EX8 1NW, EX8 2SS, EX8 2RS, EX8 1NP, EX8 1NR, EX8 1NN, EX8 2SQ, EX8 1NJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EX8 2SH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.4% | 51.3% | -3.1% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 45.6% | 48.7% | 3.1% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 2SH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.8% 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 | 51.5% | 55.8% | 4.3% | 37.9% | 17.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.5% | 16.3% | -8.2% | 44.2% | -27.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 7% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 4.8% |
| Divorced | 17.6% | 18.6% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 9.5% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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 | 48.8% | 51.3% | 2.5% | 48.4% | 2.9% |
| Good health | 39.2% | 31.7% | -7.5% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 10.9% | 2.1% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 4.8% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 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 | 12.9% | 12% | -0.9% | 18.2% | -6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 11.2% | -3.4% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.6% | 20.9% | -2.7% | 13.4% | 7.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 8.5% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.3% | 16.3% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 24% | 28.3% | 4.3% | 33.8% | -5.5% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2.7% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.4% 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 | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 92.9% | 91.4% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 10.0% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 84.1% 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 | 85.9% | 84.1% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 0.9% |
| European Union | 8.8% | 12.3% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 6.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 1% | -2.5% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.5% | 83.6% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 0.4% |
| 10+ Years | 4.9% | 5.5% | 0.6% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 4.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 6.4% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.2% | 76.7% | -10.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 21.2% | 13.5% | 7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59.6% | 37.2% | 22.4% |
| Christian | 31.4% | 46.2% | -14.8% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rolle Street was 620.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 429.9% higher than the Exmouth Town average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rolle Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Exmouth Town and the 2nd highest crime rate of 480 local areas in East Devon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 290.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Rolle Street, Exmouth, Devon Other, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2022-02-11 | £96,776 |
| 38A Rolle Street, Exmouth, Devon Other, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2019-05-24 | £184,578 |
| The Flat 42 Rolle Street, Exmouth, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2013-10-07 | £231,368 |
| 3A Little Bicton Place, Exmouth, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £62,500 | 2011-08-01 | £101,273 |
| 30A Rolle Street, Exmouth, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2009-05-07 | £506,829 |
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Other | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 46 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| 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 | 152 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter Road Community Primary School Exeter Road , EX8 1PU | 3out of 4 | 434 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Exmouth Regents Gate , EX8 1TA | 3out of 4 | 751 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Withycombe Raleigh Church of England Primary School Withycombe Village Road , EX8 3BA | 3out of 4 | 1,747 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marpool Primary School Moorfield Road , EX8 3QW | 3out of 4 | 1,886 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 | 1,138 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 | 719 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Preparatory School Harefield , Lympstone EX8 5AU | - not rated | 3,983 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chances Educational Support Services Red Rock , Sandy Lane EX7 0AF | - not rated | 5,335 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Snuggles | Bainbridges, 1 High Street | 34 yd | |
| Millers | 3 High Street, Exmouth | 72 yd | |
| Olive Lounge | 4 High Street, Exmouth | 72 yd | |
| Saveur | 9 Tower Street, Exmouth | 95 yd | |
| The Open Door Centre | St Saviours House, Church Street | 118 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Heavitree - Project X | 13 High Street, Exmouth | 57 yd | |
| First and Last Inn | First And Last Inn, 10 Church Street | 118 yd | |
| The Loft | 11A Church Street, Exmouth | 118 yd | |
| The Pilot Inn | 5 Chapel Hill, Exmouth | 133 yd | |
| Spoken | 43 The Strand, Exmouth | 155 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parallel 50 | 6 Tower Street, Exmouth | 95 yd | |
| Exmouth Kebab House | Unit 2, 7 Rolle Street | 219 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 44 Parade, Exmouth | 248 yd | |
| Carol's Kitchen | 16B The Strand, Exmouth | 260 yd | |
| Waffle Away | 13 Albion Street, Exmouth | 262 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | 3 - 7 Magnolia Walk, Exmouth | 123 yd | |
| Tesco | 4 - 6 Rolle Street, Exmouth | 154 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 37-39 Parade, Exmouth | 293 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bodywise 5A 5A PARADE | health and fitness suite | 339 yd |
| Exmouth Leisure Centre ROYAL AVENUE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 432 yd |
| Imperial Recreation Ground IMPERIAL RECREATION GROUND IMPERIAL RECREATION GROUND IMPERIAL ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 583 yd |
| University Of Plymouth (Exmouth Campus) (Closed) Rolle College Rolle College Douglas Avenue | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 634 yd |
| Madeira Bowling Club Queens Drive | indoor bowls | 704 yd |
| Exmouth Cricket Club QUEENS DRIVE | grass pitches | 717 yd |
| Exmouth Town Afc KING GEORGE V GROUND KING GEORGE V GROUND SOUTHERN ROAD | grass pitches | 982 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 | 90.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.5% |
| 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 | 22.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 42.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.