Canterbury Way, Exmouth, EX8 5QQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding EX8 5QQ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% 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	50.3%	47.8%	-2.5%	51.0%	-3.2%
Male	49.7%	52.2%	2.5%	49.0%	3.2%

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 5QQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 69.8% 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	23%	21.8%	-1.2%	37.9%	-16.1%
Married: Opposite sex	66.1%	69.8%	3.7%	44.2%	25.6%
Married: Same sex	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	2.2%	-1.8%
Divorced	5.8%	3.5%	-2.3%	9.1%	-5.6%
Widowed	4%	4.6%	0.6%	6.1%	-1.5%

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 (86.2%) 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	50.3%	50.5%	0.2%	48.4%	2.1%
Good health	38.2%	35.7%	-2.5%	33.6%	2.1%
Fair health	8.1%	12%	3.9%	12.7%	-0.7%
Bad health	2.8%	1.8%	-1.0%	4.0%	-2.2%
Very bad health	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.2%	-1.2%

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.

In the area around EX8 5QQ this area, 9.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	8%	9.7%	1.7%	18.2%	-8.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.5%	11.8%	-1.7%	9.6%	2.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	22.3%	16.3%	-6.0%	13.4%	2.9%
Apprenticeship	3.6%	4.9%	1.3%	5.3%	-0.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.1%	18.1%	5.0%	16.9%	1.2%
Degree or Similar	36.5%	36.8%	0.3%	33.8%	3.0%
Other	2.9%	2.4%	-0.5%	2.8%	-0.4%

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)
Black Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	99.4%	99.4%	0.0%	81.4%	18.0%

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	97.5%	97.9%	0.4%	83.2%	14.7%
European Union	1.6%	1.2%	-0.4%	6.1%	-4.9%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
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	96.9%	97.9%	1.0%	83.2%	14.7%
10+ Years	0%	2.1%	2.1%	9.8%	-7.7%
5-10 Years	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	2.9%	-2.9%
Less than 2 years	2.5%	0%	-2.5%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	92.5%	76.7%	15.8%
No passport held	7.5%	13.5%	-6.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	29%	37.2%	-8.2%
Christian	64.8%	46.2%	18.6%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	6%	6.0%	0.0%

Safety

Is Canterbury Way Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Canterbury Way was 9.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.4% lower than the Exmouth Brixington average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Canterbury Way has the 5th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Exmouth Brixington and the 33rd lowest crime rate of 480 local areas in East Devon .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£47,100

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in EX8 5QQ, 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 - 1/10 (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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 1/10 (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 - 4/10 (below average )
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) - 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 Canterbury Way are based on 41 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 Canterbury Way, Exmouth, EX8 5QQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for EX8 5QQ

Average Price
£573,914

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£573,914

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Canterbury Way

Average Price
£584,259

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£584,259

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Canterbury WayStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
51 Canterbury Way, Exmouth, Devon Detached, an established residential building	£600,000	2024-03-01	£614,985
53 Canterbury Way, Exmouth, Devon Detached, an established residential building	£500,000	2024-01-09	£522,936
38 Canterbury Way, Exmouth, Devon Detached, an established residential building	£635,000	2023-02-17	£646,981
45A Canterbury Way, Exmouth, Devon Detached, an established residential building	£500,000	2022-01-27	£552,207
42 Canterbury Way, Exmouth, Devon Detached, an established residential building	£430,000	2021-01-22	£508,272

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for EX8 5QQ

Employment

EX8 5QQ 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 5QQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	115
Full-Time Employee	82
Part-Time Employee	37
Self-Employed	21
Other	10
Looking after home or family	8
Unemployed	6
Student (economically inactive)	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1

Employment Industry

Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	26
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	25
Human health and social work activities	23
Education	18
Professional, scientific and technical activities	11
Information and communication	9
Other	7
Financial and insurance activities	6
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Transport and storage	6
Construction	6
Manufacturing	5
Administrative and support service activities	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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	937 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bassetts Farm Primary School St John's Road , EX8 4GB	3out of 4	1,281 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Withycombe Raleigh Church of England Primary School Withycombe Village Road , EX8 3BA	3out of 4	1,978 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Marpool Primary School Moorfield Road , EX8 3QW	3out of 4	1,996 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Littleham Church of England Primary School Littledown Close , Littleham EX8 2QY	2out of 4	2,684 yd	Voluntary controlled 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	2,568 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	2,187 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education 1 Douglas Avenue , EX8 2AU	2out of 4	3,823 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	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Kings Garden And Leisure Ltd	Kings Garden And Leisure, Hulham Road		1,044 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Farmhouse Inn	Churchill Road, Exmouth		921 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Krispies	41 Pines Road, Exmouth		757 yd
Chadni Express	4 Brixington Parade, Churchill Road		956 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco Express	Churchill Road, Exmouth		921 yd
The Southern Co-Operative	12 Brixington Parade, Churchill Road		956 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Brixington Primary Academy BRIXINGTON LANE	grass pitches	943 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	45.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	70 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	450 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	450 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10.8 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	150 Mbit/s

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

Overview of EX8 5QQ