Living in EX8, East Devon
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around EX8 in East Devon. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in East Devon: £345,757, up 3.5% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider South West average is £304,562.
What actually sold around EX8
89 recorded home sales on the streets around central EX8 in the last 2 years, with a median of £310,000 and a range from £119,500 to £810,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 SPRINGFIELD ROAD, EX8 3JY | semi-detached | £130,000 | 2026-06-19 |
| 13 MOORFIELD CLOSE, EX8 3QS | semi-detached | £287,500 | 2026-06-19 |
| 1 COLLETON CLOSE, EX8 3PU | terraced | £268,500 | 2026-05-29 |
| 32 BRADHAM LANE, EX8 4BB | semi-detached | £307,500 | 2026-04-29 |
| BOLDBROOK COTTAGE, 145 WITHYCOMBE VILLAGE ROAD, EX8 3AG | detached | £600,000 | 2026-04-02 |
| FLAT 8 THE OLD BAKERY, 123 WITHYCOMBE VILLAGE ROAD, EX8 3AE | flat-maisonette | £119,500 | 2026-04-02 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
13 schools within 3 miles , of which 62% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Withycombe Raleigh Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.1 mi |
| Brixington Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Bassetts Farm Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Lympstone Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.8 mi |
| Exmouth Community College | Secondary | Requires improvement | 0.3 mi |
| Marpool Primary School | Primary | Inadequate | 0.3 mi |
9 state primary and 1 state secondary schools within range, plus 1 fee-paying school.
Private schools
1 fee-paying school within 3 miles: St Peter's Preparatory School.
All 1 fee-paying schools near EX8, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Elementary occupations | 14.7% |
| Skilled trades | 14.2% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 14.2% |
| Professional occupations | 10.9% |
| Associate professional and technical | 10.6% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
158 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central EX8 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on East Devon's figures.
Common questions about EX8
What is the average house price in EX8?
The average sold price in East Devon is £345,757 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in EX8?
Prices in East Devon are up 3.5% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in EX8?
The median of 89 recorded sales around central EX8 in the last 2 years is £310,000, ranging from £119,500 to £810,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in EX8?
13 schools sit within 3 miles of central EX8, and 62% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in EX8?
158 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central EX8 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is EX8 at risk of flooding?
Central EX8 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is EX8 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 62% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £310,000; the area sits in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 158 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is EX8 safe?
158 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central EX8 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? EX8 or EX9, EX8 or EX7, EX8 or EX3.
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