Forton Road, Exmouth, EX8 4NQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding EX8 4NQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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	46.8%	49.9%	3.1%	51.0%	-1.1%
Male	53.2%	50.1%	-3.1%	49.0%	1.1%

Partnership Status

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	30.7%	34.6%	3.9%	37.9%	-3.3%
Married: Opposite sex	49.6%	48%	-1.6%	44.2%	3.8%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Separated	2.2%	1.9%	-0.3%	2.2%	-0.3%
Divorced	13.7%	10.8%	-2.9%	9.1%	1.7%
Widowed	3.7%	4.1%	0.4%	6.1%	-2.0%

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	42.9%	38.2%	-4.7%	48.4%	-10.2%
Good health	37.8%	36.5%	-1.3%	33.6%	2.9%
Fair health	12.9%	16.7%	3.8%	12.7%	4.0%
Bad health	4.8%	7.2%	2.4%	4.0%	3.2%
Very bad health	1.7%	1.4%	-0.3%	1.2%	0.2%

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.

This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 17%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	27.8%	24.1%	-3.7%	18.2%	5.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	21.1%	15.9%	-5.2%	9.6%	6.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.9%	15.9%	-3.0%	13.4%	2.5%
Apprenticeship	3%	8.1%	5.1%	5.3%	2.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.4%	16.3%	5.9%	16.9%	-0.6%
Degree or Similar	14.4%	17%	2.6%	33.8%	-16.8%
Other	4.4%	2.6%	-1.8%	2.8%	-0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% 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)
Chinese	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.7%	-0.4%
Other Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.9%	-0.3%
White	99.2%	98.1%	-1.1%	81.4%	16.7%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.1%	1.0%
Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.9% 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	96.1%	96.9%	0.8%	83.2%	13.7%
European Union	1.7%	0.8%	-0.9%	6.1%	-5.3%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0.8%	0.3%	-0.5%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	1.1%	1.1%	0.0%	5.6%	-4.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.3%	-0.7%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.1%	96.7%	0.6%	83.2%	13.5%
10+ Years	0.3%	2.8%	2.5%	9.8%	-7.0%
5-10 Years	0%	0.6%	0.6%	2.9%	-2.3%
2-5 Years	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.8%	0%	-2.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	72.1%	76.7%	-4.6%
France	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
Spain	0.8%	0.4%	0.4%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	26%	13.5%	12.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	55.8%	37.2%	18.6%
Christian	38.3%	46.2%	-7.9%
Buddhist	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Other religion	1.4%	0.6%	0.8%
Not answered	3.9%	6.0%	-2.1%

Safety

Is Forton Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Forton Road was 69.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 143.0% higher than the Exmouth Brixington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Forton Road has the 6th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Exmouth Brixington and the 98th highest crime rate of 477 local areas in East Devon .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£42,900

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in EX8 4NQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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) - 7/10 (above average )
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) - 6/10 (average )
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 Forton Road are based on 17 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 Forton Road, Exmouth, EX8 4NQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for EX8 4NQ

Average Price
£265,743

Semi-Detached
£265,743

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Forton Road

Average Price
£265,760

Semi-Detached
£267,189

Terraced
£242,897

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Forton Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
4 Forton Road, Exmouth, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£204,750	2025-04-07	£206,746
19 Forton Road, Exmouth, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£315,000	2022-04-29	£337,826
9 Forton Road, Exmouth, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£175,000	2016-10-11	£244,011
24 Forton Road, Exmouth, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£179,950	2014-04-03	£280,765
5 Forton Road, Exmouth, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£169,950	2012-08-31	£267,175

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for EX8 4NQ

Employment

EX8 4NQ 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	79
Retired	52
Part-Time Employee	50
Long-Term Sick or disabled	23
Self-Employed	20
Looking after home or family	15
Other	12
Student (economically inactive)	9
Unemployed	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	36
Human health and social work activities	21
Administrative and support service activities	15
Construction	12
Accommodation and food service activities	12
Manufacturing	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Other	8
Education	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Transport and storage	6
Financial and insurance activities	4
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Information and communication	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Marpool Primary School Moorfield Road , EX8 3QW	1out of 4	310 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Marpool Primary School Moorfield Road , EX8 3QW	- not rated	310 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Withycombe Raleigh Church of England Primary School Withycombe Village Road , EX8 3BA	3out of 4	353 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bassetts Farm Primary School St John's Road , EX8 4GB	3out of 4	789 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Brixington Junior School Brixington Lane , EX8 4JQ	- not rated	848 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	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	1,011 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Exmouth Community College Gipsy Lane , EX8 3AF	- not rated	1,011 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Courtenay School Stoke Lyne , Withycombe Raleigh EX8 4DE	- not rated	416 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Belvoir School 4 Broadmead , Brixington EX8 4JR	- not rated	610 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Withycombe House School St John's Road , EX8 4ED	- not rated	725 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hill Crest School St John's Road , EX8 4ED	- not rated	725 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
The Dolphin School Raddenstile Lane , EX8 2JH	- not rated	1,704 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Cafe@ Car Wash	Best Hand Car Wash, Pound Lane		369 yd
Willows cafe	114A Withycombe Village Road, Exmouth		556 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Country House Inn	174 - 176 Withycombe Village Road, Exmouth	373 yd
Holly Tree	161 Withycombe Village Road, Exmouth	534 yd
Farmhouse Inn	Churchill Road, Exmouth	784 yd
LED	Exmouth Tennis & Fitness Centre, Withycombe Village Road	789 yd
Liverton Copse Community Centre	Community Centre, Prince Of Wales Drive	855 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Ocean Garden Takeaway	122 Withycombe Village Road, Exmouth	528 yd
Withycombe Fish Bar	112 Withycombe Village Road, Exmouth	534 yd
Chadni Express	4 Brixington Parade, Churchill Road	732 yd
Yo! To Go!	Tesco, Salterton Road	811 yd
Wing Sing Takeaway	12 Littleham Road, Exmouth	944 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Southern Co-Operative	12 Brixington Parade, Churchill Road	732 yd
Tesco Express	Churchill Road, Exmouth	784 yd
Tesco	Salterton Road, Exmouth	811 yd
The Co-operative Food	8-10 Littleham Road, Exmouth	944 yd
Lidl UK	Dinan Way, Exmouth	1,066 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Withycombe Raleigh C Of E Primary School WITHYCOMBE VILLAGE ROAD	grass pitches	356 yd
Bassetts Farm Primary School ST. JOHNS ROAD	grass pitches	791 yd
Brixington Primary Academy BRIXINGTON LANE	grass pitches	848 yd
Exmouth Tennis & Fitness Centre WITHYCOMBE VILLAGE ROAD	health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts	920 yd
Exmouth Community College GIPSY LANE	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite	1,009 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	66.7%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	16.7%

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	70.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	84.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	267.61 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	267.61 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	18.1 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	44.15 Mbit/s

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

Overview of EX8 4NQ