Living in Exmouth
Exmouth is in Devon.
Exmouth. It is known for its walking, green space and strong high street.
Where is Exmouth?
- Type of place
- Settlement
- County
- Devon
- Region
- South West
- Nation
- England
Exmouth at a glance
- Schools: Mixed school performance
- Safety: Insufficient local crime evidence
- Affordability: Pricey for the region
- Typical sale price: around £316k (median of 1,712 sales across the built-up area)
What Exmouth is known for
- Walking & green space
- Strong high street
- Coastline
Frequently asked questions
What is Exmouth like to live in?
It is known for its walking, green space and strong high street. Measured school performance here is mixed and everyday shops and services are on the doorstep. Police-recorded street crime was 55.3 incidents per 1,000 residents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026. We don't currently have sufficiently comparable evidence to say whether Exmouth is safer or less safe than similar places. Housing here is pricey for the region.
What is Exmouth known for?
Exmouth is known for walking & green space, strong high street, coastline.
Is Exmouth good for families?
Families in Exmouth have 10 rated schools within reach and easy access to parks and open countryside. Police-recorded street crime was 55.3 incidents per 1,000 residents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026. We don't currently have sufficiently comparable evidence to say whether Exmouth is safer or less safe than similar places.
Who is Exmouth likely to suit?
Exmouth may suit people who value 10 rated schools within reach, easy access to parks and open countryside and everyday shops and services on the doorstep. Whether it suits a particular household also depends on its budget and regular journeys.
What are the schools like in Exmouth?
Measured school performance here is mixed. Exmouth has 10 rated schools within reach.
Is Exmouth a safe place to live?
Police-recorded street crime was 55.3 incidents per 1,000 residents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026. We don't currently have sufficiently comparable evidence to say whether Exmouth is safer or less safe than similar places.
What are the main drawbacks of living in Exmouth?
The clearest evidence-led trade-off is that housing is pricey for the region. Individual streets and journeys can differ, so these should be checked separately.
How expensive is Exmouth?
Homes in Exmouth typically sell for around £316k, which is pricey for the region. Median of 1,712 recorded sales across postcodes in the built-up area (HM Land Registry Price Paid).
Where is Exmouth?
Exmouth is located in Devon, England.
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Data last updated 2026-07-23.