Rivermead Court, Exmouth, EX8 3BG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EX8 3BG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	56.9%	50.6%	-6.3%	51.0%	-0.4%
Male	43.1%	49.4%	6.3%	49.0%	0.4%

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 3BG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53% 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	14.2%	24.4%	10.2%	37.9%	-13.5%
Married: Opposite sex	61.3%	53%	-8.3%	44.2%	8.8%
Separated	2.8%	2.6%	-0.2%	2.2%	0.4%
Divorced	11.3%	14.1%	2.8%	9.1%	5.0%
Widowed	10.4%	5.9%	-4.5%	6.1%	-0.2%

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	50%	46.8%	-3.2%	48.4%	-1.6%
Good health	37%	32.9%	-4.1%	33.6%	-0.7%
Fair health	10.3%	15.1%	4.8%	12.7%	2.4%
Bad health	2.7%	4%	1.3%	4.0%	0.0%
Very bad health	0%	1.2%	1.2%	1.2%	0.0%

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	14.2%	16%	1.8%	18.2%	-2.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.5%	6.3%	-11.2%	9.6%	-3.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.1%	16%	0.9%	13.4%	2.6%
Apprenticeship	4.7%	7.5%	2.8%	5.3%	2.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.8%	20.5%	9.7%	16.9%	3.6%
Degree or Similar	32.5%	31%	-1.5%	33.8%	-2.8%
Other	5.2%	2.6%	-2.6%	2.8%	-0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.4% 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)
Mixed White and Asian	1.1%	0.3%	-0.8%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	98.1%	99.4%	1.3%	81.4%	18.0%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.1% 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	96.9%	94.1%	-2.8%	83.2%	10.9%
European Union	0.8%	3.7%	2.9%	6.1%	-2.4%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0.8%	1.6%	0.8%	2.7%	-1.1%
Middle East and Asia	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
British Overseas	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.9%	94.4%	-2.5%	83.2%	11.2%
10+ Years	0.4%	4.4%	4.0%	9.8%	-5.4%
5-10 Years	0.4%	1.2%	0.8%	2.9%	-1.7%
Less than 2 years	2.3%	0%	-2.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85.2%	76.7%	8.5%
Ireland	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Poland	1.9%	1.3%	0.6%
Other EU countries	1.5%	1.5%	0.0%
South and Eastern Africa	0.9%	0.2%	0.7%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	9.6%	13.5%	-3.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	42%	37.2%	4.8%
Christian	51.9%	46.2%	5.7%
Buddhist	0.9%	0.5%	0.4%
Not answered	5.2%	6.0%	-0.8%

Safety

Is Rivermead Court Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rivermead Court was 53.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.8% higher than the Exmouth Halsdon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Rivermead Court has the 5th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Exmouth Halsdon and the 149th highest crime rate of 480 local areas in East Devon .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 48.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£48,800

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in EX8 3BG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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) - 1/10 (very low )
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) - 3/10 (low )
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 Rivermead Court are based on 9 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 Rivermead Court, Exmouth, EX8 3BG

Estimated Average Property Prices for EX8 3BG

Average Price
£154,094

Semi-Detached
£180,747

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£146,478

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Rivermead Court

Average Price
£144,956

Semi-Detached
£185,155

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£133,471

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Rivermead CourtStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
4 Rivermead Court Rivermead Avenue, Exmouth, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£169,000	2023-11-10	£164,148
1 Rivermead Court Rivermead Avenue, Exmouth, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£162,500	2022-02-03	£165,537
3 Rivermead Court Rivermead Avenue, Exmouth, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£157,500	2021-08-13	£167,035
3 Rivermead Court Rivermead Avenue, Exmouth, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£147,500	2018-10-15	£163,500
4 Rivermead Court Rivermead Avenue, Exmouth, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£138,500	2017-06-28	£162,134

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for EX8 3BG

Employment

EX8 3BG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 3BG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	97
Full-Time Employee	77
Part-Time Employee	39
Self-Employed	23
Other	10
Student (economically inactive)	7
Looking after home or family	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Unemployed	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	26
Human health and social work activities	20
Education	11
Other	10
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	8
Manufacturing	7
Construction	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Administrative and support service activities	4
Transport and storage	4
Financial and insurance activities	4
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Information and communication	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Brixington Primary Academy Brixington Lane , EX8 4JQ	2out of 4	1,338 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Withycombe Raleigh Church of England Primary School Withycombe Village Road , EX8 3BA	3out of 4	1,439 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lympstone Church of England Primary School School Hill , Lympstone EX8 5JY	2out of 4	1,763 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Marpool Primary School Moorfield Road , EX8 3QW	3out of 4	1,803 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Exeter Road Community Primary School Exeter Road , EX8 1PU	3out of 4	2,000 yd	Foundation school	Yes	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	1,473 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Peter's Preparatory School Harefield , Lympstone EX8 5AU	- not rated	1,582 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education 1 Douglas Avenue , EX8 2AU	2out of 4	2,873 yd	Non-maintained special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Withycombe Rugby Club	Withycombe Rugby Football Club, Raleigh Park		1,087 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Southern Co-operative	190B Exeter Road, Exmouth		699 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Warren View Sports Ground WARREN VIEW PLAYING FIELD WARREN VIEW PLAYING FIELD HALSDON AVENUE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	1,093 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	35 Mbit/s
Average download speed	33.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	44.57 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	44.57 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	9.4 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	8.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	11.2 Mbit/s

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

Overview of EX8 3BG