Town Pop. 35,470

Living in Exmouth: Liveability Score 62/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Exmouth is 62/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 75/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Bills falls furthest short: 29/100 where the typical UK town reaches 47/100.

No other settlement in the EX8 postcode district scores higher. Exmouth leads all 3. That sits 12 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. Broadband (81) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see EX8 postcode district.

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Exmouth scores 62 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
72
67.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 1,095 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 373 crimes
↓ 31% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 232 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 148 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
Public order 147 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
other 393 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Shopping Area 93 crimes
  2. 2 Meadow Crescent 84 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 66 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
71
Air Quality NO₂ 3.9 · PM2.5 5.3 · PM10 8.9 µg/m³
79
Green Space 53
Parks Ample 21
Sports Pitches Ample 22
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses Ample 3
Tennis Courts Ample 11
Bowling Greens Adequate 3
Playgrounds Ample 23

Services

Schools
41
10 schools in area · 11 within 4km
6Good1Requires Improvement2Inadequate1Ungraded
  • Bassetts Farm Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Brixington Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf EducationSpecial · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, ExmouthPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • The Beacon Church of England (VA) Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Withycombe Raleigh Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Exmouth Community CollegeSecondary · inspected 2024
    Requires Improvement
  • Littleham Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Inadequate
  • Marpool Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Inadequate
  • Exeter Road Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
52
A&E departmentsRoyal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)6.5 mi
Torbay Hospital10.9 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital27.3 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.6%
3 GP surgeries in area best 'Outstanding'
GP capacity1,193 patients per GP
7dentists9pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
81
Full fibre (FTTP)75.1%
available across East Devon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 919 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
55
Employment rate52.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.9%Unemployed2.2%Retired32.7%Student2.8%Other inactive9.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.9%Skilled & technical35.3%Routine & elementary27.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.4%Level 3 (A levels)17.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.5%Apprenticeship6.6%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership69.9%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
29
Council tax East Devon · 2026-27
A £1,730
B £2,018
C £2,307
D £2,595
E £3,172
F £3,748
G £4,325
H £5,190
Energy South West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water South West Water
Average bill regional £600/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
75
Exmouth 1 mi
Lympstone Village 2.1 mi
Starcross 2.3 mi
J30 M5 6.4 mi
J31 M5 6.4 mi
J31 M5 6.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
59
Pubs & Bars Ample 27
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 45
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 21
Retail Shopping Ample 192
Takeaways Ample 32
Fitness Ample 17

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £321,000 281
Detached £445,000 84
Semi-detached £325,000 61
Terraced £260,000 70
Flat / Maisonette £177,000 66
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£162k £282k £406k £526k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Lympstone 53 1.9 mi away ⇄
Starcross 45 2.5 mi away ⇄
Cockwood 38 2.7 mi away ⇄
Budleigh Salterton 51 2.8 mi away ⇄
Dawlish Warren 35 3.1 mi away ⇄
Woodbury 48 3.3 mi away ⇄
Exton (East Devon) 48 3.4 mi away ⇄
Kenton 40 3.5 mi away ⇄
East Budleigh 39 3.8 mi away ⇄
Ebford 49 4.2 mi away ⇄
Dawlish 40 4.4 mi away ⇄
Colaton Raleigh 38 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Exmouth a nice place to live?

Exmouth is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Exmouth is 62/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Exmouth?

Exmouth has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 72/100. There were 2,388 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Exmouth?

Among the top-rated schools in Exmouth are Bassetts Farm Primary School, Brixington Primary Academy and Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 10 rated schools in Exmouth in total.

What are house prices like in Exmouth?

The current median house price in Exmouth is £321,000, around 13% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £445,000, semi-detached £325,000, terraced £260,000, flat £177,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 13%. There were 281 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Exmouth in context

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Postcode districts in Exmouth

EX8 62 ⇄

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