EX10 8DN is a sought-after residential area on Holmdale, 0.1km from Newtown in Sidmouth. Administratively it sits within Sidmouth Town ward and the East Devon constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. During the day, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 47% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £475k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for EX10 8DN are sourced from Output Area E00101015 (shared with 35 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOLMDALE, EX10 8DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLMDALE, EX10 8DN.
254
50
£ 49,400 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX10 8DN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. EX10 8DN's 51% ownership and 50-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX10 8DN. The average age is 49.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 375,000
1 sales · Mean £ 375,000
Semi-Detached
£ 575,000
1 sales · Mean £ 575,000
Flat
£ 130,000
1 sales · Mean £ 130,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX10 8DN has low crime rates — 34 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Sidmouth Church of England (VA) Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- Gillets Spar0.8 km
- Boots0.3 km
- Ebb Tides Seaweeds Ltd0.3 km
- Edinburgh Woollen Mill0.2 km
- Holland And Barrett0.2 km
- + 23 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
21 nearby- Cheriton Guest House0.5 km
- Groveside Guest House0.5 km
- Hunters Moon Hotel0.5 km
- Lynstead House0.5 km
- Southcombe Guest House0.5 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- The Volunteer Inn0.7 km
- Anchor Inn0.2 km
- Black Horse0.2 km
- The Marine0.4 km
- The Sidmouth Club0.5 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Sidmouth Takeaway0.9 km
- Jacobs Ladder Kiosk (Connaught Caterers)0.8 km
- Tasty Baguette0.3 km
- The Arches Lunch Takeaway0.6 km
- Pizza Pronto0.2 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
31 nearby- 14 Miles East0.3 km
- Blinis0.4 km
- Blues Wine Bar Ltd0.2 km
- Clock Tower Cafe0.8 km
- Coffee 10.2 km
- + 26 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.1 km
- The Co-operative Food0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Feniton12.2 km
- Whimple12.7 km
- Honiton13.3 km
Bus Stops
- Salcombe Road0.2 km
- Salcombe Road0.2 km
- All Saints Church0.2 km
- All Saints Church0.2 km
- Post Office0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: EX108DN · Data under Open Government Licence