Postcode Analysis East Devon, South West

SIDFORD ROAD, EX10 9LR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SIDFORD ROAD, EX10 9LR.

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Population

309

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Avg Age

65

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Avg Income

£ 42,000 /yr

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Employed

28%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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8/10
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7/10
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3/10
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3/10
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4/10
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6/10
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3/10
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10/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 93% owner-occupation and an average age of 65, EX10 9LR is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £540k reflects the demand. Property prices are trending up 10.6% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

EX10 9LR is a sought-after residential area on Sidford Road, 0.6km from Woolbrook Middle in Sidmouth. Administratively it sits within Sidmouth Sidford ward and the East Devon constituency.

For serious buyers, EX10 9LR is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Average age 65 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 93% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £540k, up 10.6% year-on-year. 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 9LR are sourced from Output Area E00100993 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX10 9LR. The average age is 64.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.0%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

28%Active
FT: 15%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 540,000

4 sales · Mean £ 501,875

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

EX10 9LR has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences25
Criminal damage and arson11
Other theft6
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs4

school Local Schools

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Sidmouth College

Good0.2 km
P

Sidmouth Church of England (VA) Primary School

Good535 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Salty Monk0.9 km
  • Coombe Bank Guest House0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Sidmouth Town AFC0.4 km
  • The Balfour Arms0.7 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lidl UK Ltd0.6 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Bloaters0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • 1 To 1 Diet Consultant1.0 km
  • Boots0.6 km
  • Petrocell0.6 km
  • Spar0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Feniton10.5 km
  • Whimple11.5 km
  • Honiton11.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Manstone Mead0.1 km
  • Newlands Road0.2 km
  • Newlands Road0.2 km
  • Yardelands Close0.2 km
  • Sidmouth College0.2 km