EX8 2LP postcode in Exmouth, Devon
EX8 2LP is a postcode in Exmouth, in the Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh ward of East Devon. It is in the Exmouth and Exeter East parliamentary constituency and the Devon & Cornwall police force area, and has been in use since January 1980.
Where EX8 2LP is, and what is near it
- EX8 2LP
- Other postcodes in EX8 2: press one for its page
- 4 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- 14 bus stops
- 1 EV charging point
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Names in italics are council wards: we hold no town or village names here. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 50.6249, longitude -3.3963)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; charging points: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence; roads, rivers and built-up areas: Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2026; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after EX8 2LP?
- East DevonDistrict council East Devon: bins, council tax, planning
- DevonCounty council Devon: schools, roads, care
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around EX8 2LP Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- Devon & CornwallPolice force area
- Exmouth and Exeter EastParliamentary constituency. Its MP is David Reed (Conservative), as Parliament lists them. Contact David Reed
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. What each council does: GOV.UK. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at EX8 2LP?
Every home and business at EX8 2LP can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.
East Devon: 75%
East Devon: 94%
The line marks the figure across East Devon.
Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at EX8 2LP?
BinDayBuddy does not read East Devon District Council's collection days yet, so the council's own checker is the place to look.
East Devon District Council's bin daysSource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is EX8 2LP at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
The Environment Agency's list of postcodes with a home or business in an area at risk of flooding from rivers or the sea does not include EX8 2LP.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across East Devon
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for EX8 2LP: 2,439 properties in East Devon are at high risk (2.3% of all its properties). All the figures for East Devon
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of EX8 2LP is not in any of the Environment Agency's flood warning or alert areas. Part of the postcode may still be, so check your own address when you sign up.
Sign up for flood warnings, free, on GOV.UK Check flood risk at another postcodeSource: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near EX8 2LP?
Homes in EX8 2 sold for a typical £333,500 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 146 sales, down 4.7% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- Detached £620,000 39 sales
- Semi-detached £345,000 22 sales
- Terraced £354,500 16 sales
- Flat or maisonette £210,000 69 sales
Each bar is that kind's typical price, against the most expensive kind here.
Across the whole EX8 district: a typical £317,750 from 490 sales.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in EX8 2LP
HM Land Registry records one standard sale of homes in EX8 2LP from January 2024 to August 2026, the latest on 30 January 2024. Each sale below opens Land Registry's own record of it.
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near EX8 2LP?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 660 homes in the neighbourhood around EX8 2LP. The largest share of them, 35%, are in council tax band C. More were built from 1919 to 1939 than in any other period (37%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in East Devon for 2026‑27: £2,595. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £1,730 (band A) to £3,749 (band F); band C, the most common, is £2,307.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | about 20 (3%) | £1,730 |
| Band B | about 100 (15%) | £2,019 |
| Band C | about 230 (35%) | £2,307 |
| Band D | about 210 (32%) | £2,595 |
| Band E | about 80 (12%) | £3,172 |
| Band F | about 20 (3%) | £3,749 |
| Band G | withheld | £4,326 |
| Band H | fewer than 5 | £5,191 |
When the homes were built
- 6% Before 1900
- 9% 1900 to 1918
- 37% 1919 to 1939
- 11% 1945 to 1964
- 34% 1965 to 1982
- 2% 1983 to 1999
- 2% 2000 to 2009
- None 2010 to 2019
- None 2020 or later
2010 to 2019, 2020 or later: none of the homes the VOA counts here.
Averages for East Devon before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of EX8 2LP is in (ONS area E01019921), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near EX8 2LP?
The nearest open schools to EX8 2LP, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Primary
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to EX8 2LP?
The nearest railway station to the centre of EX8 2LP is Exmouth Rail Station, 1.4 km away in a straight line.
- Exmouth Rail Station Railway station 1.4 kmCycle
- Lympstone Village Rail Station Railway station 3.6 kmCycle
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
14 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Chichester Close, 58 m away.
More stations near EX8 2LP, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near EX8 2LP?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of EX8 2LP, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- Rolle Medical Partnership Care Quality Commission rating: Outstanding CQC report October 2022, over 3 years old · Phone 01395 273666 550 mWalk
- Haldon House Surgery Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report August 2017, over 3 years old · Phone 01395 222777 1.5 kmCycle
- Imperial Surgery Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report October 2016, over 3 years old · Phone 01395 280362 1.5 kmCycle
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near EX8 2LP?
The nearest charging points to the centre of EX8 2LP, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- A charging point Charging point · 2 chargers 750 mWalk
- Wenea Charging point · 2 chargers 1.5 kmCycle
- Wenea Charging point · 2 chargers 1.5 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near EX8 2LP?
The nearest to the centre of EX8 2LP, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- Mydentist - Salterton Road - Exmouth Phone 01395 282715 500 mWalk
- Fairfield House Dental Practice Phone 01395 263225 1.1 kmWalk
- White Pearl Dental Practice Exmouth Phone 01395 740273 1.2 kmWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to EX8 2LP?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- Exmouth Hospital Phone 01392 402391 600 mWalk
- Dawlish Hospital Phone 01626 868500 7.4 kmDrive
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near EX8 2LP?
The nearest care homes to the centre of EX8 2LP, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- Dove Lodge Care Home Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report August 2019, over 3 years old · Phone 01395 279349 300 mWalk
- The Lawns Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report June 2021, over 3 years old 500 mWalk
- Southgarth Care Home Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report January 2020, over 3 years old · Phone 01395 265422 550 mWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near EX8 2LP?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of EX8 2LP, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Wellbeing Pharmacy, 120 Withycombe Village Rd Mon to Fri 8:30am to 1pm, 2pm to 5:30pm; Sat and Sun closed · Phone 01395 264140 550 mWalk
- Clarepharm Pharmacy Mon to Fri 8:30am to 6pm; Sat and Sun closed 650 mWalk
- Tesco Instore Pharmacy, Tesco Superstore Mon to Sat 8am to 8pm; Sun 10am to 4pm 800 mWalk
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near EX8 2LP?
The nearest vets to the centre of EX8 2LP on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Corner House Veterinary Surgery 550 mWalk
- Raddenstiles Phone +44 1395 264747 1.7 kmCycle
- Corner House Veterinary Surgery 4.8 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is EX8 2LP in a conservation area?
The centre of EX8 2LP is not in any conservation area, listed building, tree preservation area, green belt or protected landscape that planning.data.gov.uk holds. Not every council has sent all its data, so check with the council before relying on it.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near EX8 2LP?
Police.uk records 137 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of EX8 2LP in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: other theft 3, other crime 3, burglary 2, possession of weapons 2, vehicle crime 1, theft from the person 1, bicycle theft 1, robbery 1.
Police.uk places each report at a nearby point, so this is an area, not a street.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for EX8 2LP
- Ward
- Exmouth Withycombe Raleigh
- Parish
- Exmouth
- Region
- South West
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Exmouth
- Rural or urban
- Urban, nearer to a major town or city
- In use since
- January 1980
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
Where to check what we do not hold
- Food hygiene ratings: Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency
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