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Property investment stats for Exmouth, South West

A complete guide to property investment in Exmouth.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Exmouth offers a property market shaped by a mature demographic, with the population aged 60 and over sitting in the 92nd percentile nationally. The area is dominated by couples and owner-occupiers, while families and younger adults are less prevalent. Properties tend to linger for a while, with homes spending an average of 100 days on the market, and buyers can expect a typical discount of £5,000 (the typical achieved discount) on asking prices. The current median price per square foot stands at £351 per sq ft, and the price-to-income ratio of 6.0 signals a level of affordability that is neither especially stretched nor unusually low for the region.

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Key investment stats for Exmouth

Median price per sq ft

£351 / sq ft

Average rental yield

5.3%

Capital growth (1y)

-0.1%

Sales in past year

538

* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).

Live property stats in Exmouth

Live prices in Exmouth, South West

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£355,000

25% of properties below...

£250,000

75% of properties below...

£480,000

Most expensive property

£1,950,000

Live listings

507

Median days on market

100

Should you invest in Exmouth?

Opportunities

  • Investors will note the strong rental yields of 5.3% in the top-performing postcode district, which stands out for a coastal town with a mature population profile.
  • The median asking rent for a 3-bedroom house is £1,600, while the median sale price is £375,000, offering a clear picture for those eyeing buy-to-let returns.
  • With a price-to-income ratio of 6.0, Exmouth sits in a middle ground for affordability, which could support steady demand from retirees and established professionals.

Risks

  • The capital growth over the past year has changed by -0.1%, which may temper expectations for short-term appreciation.
  • The area has a relatively low proportion of families and younger adults, potentially limiting demand growth from these segments.
  • Properties take an average of 100 days to sell, indicating that liquidity is not especially high and investors may face longer exit times.

Outlook

Looking ahead, Exmouth's property market appears relatively stable, with capital growth over three years at 12.2% and annualised at 3.9%. The strong presence of older residents and owner-occupiers suggests that demand will remain steady but not surging, and the private rented sector is sizeable enough to offer ongoing opportunities for landlords. Rental yields remain appealing, especially in the top postcode district, and asking rents for both houses and flats are robust given the local profile.

However, with a slow sales market and limited appeal to younger families and professionals, investors should expect gradual rather than rapid change. The next twelve months are likely to see more of the same: steady income potential, moderate price movement, and a market that rewards patience over speculation.

Live properties in Exmouth

Investment properties in Exmouth, South West

4 bedroom flat for sale
46% below median price

£200,000

4 bedroom flat for sale

Morton Road, Exmouth

Properties needing refurbishment in Exmouth, South West
Needs Refurb
2 bedroom flat for sale
On market for 178 days

£170,000

2 bedroom flat for sale

Long Causeway, Exmouth, EX8

Slow to sell properties in Exmouth, South West
Slow to Sell
2 bedroom flat for sale
Reduced by 25%

£150,000

2 bedroom flat for sale

Salterton Road, Exmouth, EX8 2NN

Big price drop properties in Exmouth, South West
Big Price Drop
5 bedroom detached house for sale
2,702 sq ft

£1,000,000 - Guide Price

5 bedroom detached house for sale

Maer Lane, Exmouth

Properties with planning granted in Exmouth, South West
Planning Granted
1 bedroom retirement property for sale
67% below median price

£65,000

1 bedroom retirement property for sale

Littleham Road, Exmouth, Devon, EX8

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Exmouth, South West
Low Price per Sq Ft
3 bedroom terraced house for sale
52% below median price

£175,000 - Guide Price

3 bedroom terraced house for sale

Ryll Grove, Exmouth

Auction properties in Exmouth, South West
Auction

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Balanced market

On average, properties sell slightly below asking; careful comp analysis is key.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £5,000

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £10,000 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £20,000 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 1.7%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 3.4%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 5.2%

Best places to invest in Exmouth

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1EX85.3%4.5%£357 / sq ft

Data sources

GeoGlider calculates property investment stats by blending official and proprietary datasets. Here's a quick overview of key sources and how we use them:

  • HM Land Registry: Property transaction and sold-price records for England & Wales used to calculate historical capital growth, price levels and comparables.

  • Office for National Statistics (ONS): Demographic and economic indicators for the UK, including Census 2021, supporting area profiling and market context.

  • Ordnance Survey: Authoritative UK geospatial data powering accurate boundaries, roads and terrain for mapping and spatial analysis.

  • GeoProp: Our proprietary AI pipeline that processes millions of property listings to extract rich features and live market signals.

  • Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities: Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) scores and property floor areas.

  • HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC): Household income and employment data to understand local affordability and economic conditions.

Data is updated continuously, matched across sources and rigorously validated.