South Street is in Exmouth and in East Devon district. EX8 2SX 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 South Street, Exmouth, EX8 2SX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX8 2FB, EX8 2RS, EX8 2TA, EX8 2RT, EX8 1PE, EX8 2SN, EX8 2SY, EX8 2SQ, EX8 2SH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding EX8 2SX has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 57.3% | 50% | -7.3% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 42.7% | 50% | 7.3% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 35.8% | 28.3% | -7.5% | 37.9% | -9.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.9% | 45.3% | 7.4% | 44.2% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 3.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 14.2% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 5.1% |
| Widowed | 11.1% | 8.5% | -2.6% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
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 | 39.9% | 36.1% | -3.8% | 48.4% | -12.3% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 43.3% | 4.8% | 33.6% | 9.7% |
| Fair health | 17.4% | 13% | -4.4% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 5.9% | 2.7% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 13.7% | 19.9% | 6.2% | 18.2% | 1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 11.4% | -0.7% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.5% | 11.8% | -7.7% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 7.1% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 10.4% | 0.9% | 16.9% | -6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.4% | 35.1% | -2.3% | 33.8% | 1.3% |
| Other | 4.7% | 4.3% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 93.6% | 95.4% | 1.8% | 81.4% | 14.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
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 | 90.4% | 83.2% | -7.2% | 83.2% | 0.0% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 13.4% | 10.2% | 6.1% | 7.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 2.5% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89% | 83.2% | -5.8% | 83.2% | 0.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 3.8% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.1% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 7.6% | 7.6% | 2.2% | 5.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.8% | 2.5% | -5.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79% | 76.7% | 2.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 9.2% | 0.9% | 8.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.2% | 37.2% | 1.0% |
| Christian | 52.1% | 46.2% | 5.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Street was 119.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.1% higher than the Exmouth Town average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
South Street has the 7th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Exmouth Town and the 33rd highest crime rate of 480 local areas in East Devon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 South Street, Exmouth, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2022-05-06 | £224,706 |
| 14 South Street, Exmouth, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2021-04-01 | £198,908 |
| 13A South Street, Exmouth, Devon Other, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2018-12-01 | £82,855 |
| 15 South Street, Exmouth, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2018-12-01 | £161,954 |
| 6 South Street, Exmouth, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2017-10-31 | £245,701 |
EX8 2SX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 2SX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 81 |
| Full-Time Employee | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical 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 | 173 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter Road Community Primary School Exeter Road , EX8 1PU | 3out of 4 | 389 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Exmouth Regents Gate , EX8 1TA | 3out of 4 | 657 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Withycombe Raleigh Church of England Primary School Withycombe Village Road , EX8 3BA | 3out of 4 | 1,673 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marpool Primary School Moorfield Road , EX8 3QW | 3out of 4 | 1,802 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 | 1,076 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 | 663 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Preparatory School Harefield , Lympstone EX8 5AU | - not rated | 3,961 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chances Educational Support Services Red Rock , Sandy Lane EX7 0AF | - not rated | 5,413 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Open Door Centre | St Saviours House, Church Street | 67 yd | |
| Mrs Snuggles | Bainbridges, 1 High Street | 127 yd | |
| Wine Of Araby | 20 Chapel Street, Exmouth | 141 yd | |
| Millers | 3 High Street, Exmouth | 165 yd | |
| Olive Lounge | 4 High Street, Exmouth | 165 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| First and Last Inn | First And Last Inn, 10 Church Street | 67 yd | |
| The Loft | 11A Church Street, Exmouth | 67 yd | |
| Bicton Inn | 5 Bicton Street, Exmouth | 122 yd | |
| Famous Old Barrel | 1 Princes Street, Exmouth | 141 yd | |
| The Heavitree - Project X | 13 High Street, Exmouth | 142 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parallel 50 | 6 Tower Street, Exmouth | 180 yd | |
| Waffle Away | 13 Albion Street, Exmouth | 221 yd | |
| New Blue Dragon Express | 39 Albion Street, Exmouth | 241 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 44 Parade, Exmouth | 260 yd | |
| Exmouth Kebab House | Unit 2, 7 Rolle Street | 261 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | 3 - 7 Magnolia Walk, Exmouth | 159 yd | |
| Tesco | 4 - 6 Rolle Street, Exmouth | 215 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 37-39 Parade, Exmouth | 306 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bodywise 5A 5A PARADE | health and fitness suite | 369 yd |
| Exmouth Leisure Centre ROYAL AVENUE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 484 yd |
| University Of Plymouth (Exmouth Campus) (Closed) Rolle College Rolle College Douglas Avenue | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 573 yd |
| Imperial Recreation Ground IMPERIAL RECREATION GROUND IMPERIAL RECREATION GROUND IMPERIAL ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 662 yd |
| Exmouth Cricket Club QUEENS DRIVE | grass pitches | 676 yd |
| Madeira Bowling Club Queens Drive | indoor bowls | 678 yd |
| Exmouth Town Afc KING GEORGE V GROUND KING GEORGE V GROUND SOUTHERN ROAD | grass pitches | 975 yd |
| Cranford Sports Club SALTERTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,053 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 | 5.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 5.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 5.9% |
| 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 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 46.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 78.58 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 78.58 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.