Priddis Close is in Exmouth and in East Devon district. EX8 5PG is located in the Exmouth Halsdon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of East Devon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Priddis Close, Exmouth, EX8 5PG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX8 5PA, EX8 5BL, EX8 5DP, EX8 5PE, EX8 5DJ, EX8 5PQ, EX8 4PL, EX8 5PD, EX8 5ST.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EX8 5PG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 50.4% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 47.8% | 49.6% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 | 32.9% | 35.8% | 2.9% | 37.9% | -2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.7% | 41.2% | -4.5% | 44.2% | -3.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 1% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 15.1% | 15.2% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 6.1% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 | 51.5% | 42.1% | -9.4% | 48.4% | -6.3% |
| Good health | 35% | 39.8% | 4.8% | 33.6% | 6.2% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 13.4% | 4.3% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 4% | 3.9% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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% | 22.1% | 8.4% | 18.2% | 3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.9% | 10.8% | -11.1% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.3% | 18.1% | -5.2% | 13.4% | 4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 4.4% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.8% | 18.6% | 0.8% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 16% | 24.5% | 8.5% | 33.8% | -9.3% |
| Other | 2.7% | 1.5% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| White | 99.6% | 99.6% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 18.2% |
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 | 98.9% | 94.1% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 4.7% | 4.3% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.5% | 94.1% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.2% | 76.7% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 20.1% | 13.5% | 6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.2% | 37.2% | 17.0% |
| Christian | 39.1% | 46.2% | -7.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Priddis Close was 53.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.2% higher than the Exmouth Halsdon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Priddis Close has the 6th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Exmouth Halsdon and the 150th highest crime rate of 480 local areas in East Devon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.9%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Priddis Close, Exmouth, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2025-07-17 | £335,161 |
| 12 Priddis Close, Exmouth, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £241,500 | 2025-02-17 | £249,174 |
| 34B Priddis Close, Exmouth, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £163,000 | 2024-05-20 | £156,461 |
| 34A Priddis Close, Exmouth, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2023-06-08 | £156,960 |
| 29 Priddis Close, Exmouth, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-03-03 | £143,003 |
EX8 5PG 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brixington Primary Academy Brixington Lane , EX8 4JQ | 2out of 4 | 575 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Withycombe Raleigh Church of England Primary School Withycombe Village Road , EX8 3BA | 3out of 4 | 1,322 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bassetts Farm Primary School St John's Road , EX8 4GB | 3out of 4 | 1,418 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marpool Primary School Moorfield Road , EX8 3QW | 3out of 4 | 1,549 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lympstone Church of England Primary School School Hill , Lympstone EX8 5JY | 2out of 4 | 2,305 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | 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 | 1,728 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Preparatory School Harefield , Lympstone EX8 5AU | - not rated | 1,647 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education 1 Douglas Avenue , EX8 2AU | 2out of 4 | 3,127 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Garden And Leisure Ltd | Kings Garden And Leisure, Hulham Road | 966 yd | |
| Cafe@ Car Wash | Best Hand Car Wash, Pound Lane | 992 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmhouse Inn | Churchill Road, Exmouth | 632 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Krispies | 41 Pines Road, Exmouth | 393 yd | |
| Chadni Express | 4 Brixington Parade, Churchill Road | 724 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Churchill Road, Exmouth | 632 yd | |
| The Southern Co-Operative | 12 Brixington Parade, Churchill Road | 724 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brixington Primary Academy BRIXINGTON LANE | grass pitches | 460 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 | 97.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 2.4% |
| Median download speed | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 36.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 55.85 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 55.85 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 16.37 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.