Bapton Close, Exmouth, EX8 3LG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EX8 3LG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.6%	51.5%	-1.1%	51.0%	0.5%
Male	47.4%	48.5%	1.1%	49.0%	-0.5%

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 3LG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.7% 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	21.1%	24.5%	3.4%	37.9%	-13.4%
Married: Opposite sex	65.2%	61.7%	-3.5%	44.2%	17.5%
Separated	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	2.2%	-1.8%
Divorced	5.9%	7.6%	1.7%	9.1%	-1.5%
Widowed	7%	5.8%	-1.2%	6.1%	-0.3%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	44.5%	49.2%	4.7%	48.4%	0.8%
Good health	36.4%	36.1%	-0.3%	33.6%	2.5%
Fair health	14%	12.2%	-1.8%	12.7%	-0.5%
Bad health	3.6%	1.2%	-2.4%	4.0%	-2.8%
Very bad health	1.6%	1.2%	-0.4%	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	19.1%	10.8%	-8.3%	18.2%	-7.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.1%	14.8%	0.7%	9.6%	5.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.5%	12.6%	-1.9%	13.4%	-0.8%
Apprenticeship	5.1%	10.1%	5.0%	5.3%	4.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.5%	17.3%	4.8%	16.9%	0.4%
Degree or Similar	33.2%	33.6%	0.4%	33.8%	-0.2%
Other	1.6%	0.7%	-0.9%	2.8%	-2.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.2% 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%	0.3%	0.3%	3.1%	-2.8%
Other Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
White	99.4%	98.2%	-1.2%	81.4%	16.8%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.1%	0.8%
Arab	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.9% 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	97.1%	97.9%	0.8%	83.2%	14.7%
European Union	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	6.1%	-5.5%
Africa	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.6%	1.2%	0.6%	5.6%	-4.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.4%	98.5%	2.1%	83.2%	15.3%
10+ Years	0%	1.2%	1.2%	9.8%	-8.6%
5-10 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.9%	-2.6%
Less than 2 years	3.6%	0%	-3.6%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	91.7%	76.7%	15.0%
Other EU countries	0.6%	1.5%	-0.9%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	7.4%	13.5%	-6.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	39%	37.2%	1.8%
Christian	54.3%	46.2%	8.1%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Hindu	0.3%	1.7%	-1.4%
Jewish	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Not answered	5.5%	6.0%	-0.5%

Safety

Is Bapton Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bapton Close was 14.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.4% lower than the Exmouth Halsdon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Bapton Close has the 5th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Exmouth Halsdon and the 87th lowest crime rate of 480 local areas in East Devon .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.0%.

🔎 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 3LG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 3/10 (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 - 2/10 (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) - 3/10 (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) - 1/10 (very 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 Bapton Close are based on 74 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 Bapton Close, Exmouth, EX8 3LG

Estimated Average Property Prices for EX8 3LG

Average Price
£395,835

Semi-Detached
£342,860

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£428,944

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Bapton Close

Average Price
£397,123

Semi-Detached
£368,150

Terraced
£361,389

Detached
£407,378

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Bapton CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
10 Bapton Close, Exmouth, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£350,000	2023-10-20	£355,760
6 Bapton Close, Exmouth, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£370,000	2021-06-14	£437,993
7 Bapton Close, Exmouth, Devon Detached, an established residential building	£355,000	2020-09-02	£419,620
3 Bapton Close, Exmouth, Devon Detached, an established residential building	£375,000	2020-05-21	£456,948
7 Bapton Close, Exmouth, Devon Detached, an established residential building	£275,000	2018-02-23	£346,196

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for EX8 3LG

Employment

EX8 3LG 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 3LG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	118
Full-Time Employee	65
Part-Time Employee	45
Self-Employed	29
Other	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Looking after home or family	3
Unemployed	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Student (economically inactive)	0

Employment Industry

Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	27
Education	19
Human health and social work activities	16
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	14
Construction	12
Other	11
Accommodation and food service activities	11
Manufacturing	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Transport and storage	4
Administrative and support service activities	4
Financial and insurance activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Information and communication	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Withycombe Raleigh Church of England Primary School Withycombe Village Road , EX8 3BA	3out of 4	642 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Brixington Primary Academy Brixington Lane , EX8 4JQ	2out of 4	916 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Marpool Primary School Moorfield Road , EX8 3QW	3out of 4	1,005 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bassetts Farm Primary School St John's Road , EX8 4GB	3out of 4	1,442 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Exeter Road Community Primary School Exeter Road , EX8 1PU	3out of 4	1,539 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	863 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	2,249 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education 1 Douglas Avenue , EX8 2AU	2out of 4	2,281 yd	Non-maintained special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Cafe@ Car Wash	Best Hand Car Wash, Pound Lane	331 yd
Willows cafe	114A Withycombe Village Road, Exmouth	606 yd
Bumble And Tee	Cafe, Phear Park	1,044 yd
Lower Halsdon Farm	Mudbank Lane, Exmouth	1,068 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Withycombe Rugby Club	Withycombe Rugby Football Club, Raleigh Park	551 yd
Holly Tree	161 Withycombe Village Road, Exmouth	584 yd
Country House Inn	174 - 176 Withycombe Village Road, Exmouth	608 yd
LED	Exmouth Tennis & Fitness Centre, Withycombe Village Road	685 yd
Farmhouse Inn	Churchill Road, Exmouth	955 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Ocean Garden Takeaway	122 Withycombe Village Road, Exmouth	584 yd
Withycombe Fish Bar	112 Withycombe Village Road, Exmouth	584 yd
Chadni Express	4 Brixington Parade, Churchill Road	976 yd
Krispies	41 Pines Road, Exmouth	1,081 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Southern Co-operative	190B Exeter Road, Exmouth	551 yd
Tesco Express	Churchill Road, Exmouth	955 yd
The Southern Co-Operative	12 Brixington Parade, Churchill Road	976 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Withycombe Raleigh C Of E Primary School WITHYCOMBE VILLAGE ROAD	grass pitches	535 yd
Exmouth Tennis & Fitness Centre WITHYCOMBE VILLAGE ROAD	health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts	727 yd
Exmouth Community College GIPSY LANE	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite	815 yd
Brixington Primary Academy BRIXINGTON LANE	grass pitches	881 yd
Warren View Sports Ground WARREN VIEW PLAYING FIELD WARREN VIEW PLAYING FIELD HALSDON AVENUE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	914 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	81.3%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	12.5%

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	80 Mbit/s
Average download speed	91.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	160.21 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	160.21 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	30.03 Mbit/s

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

Overview of EX8 3LG