EX9 6AZ is a sought-after residential area on Westfield Gardens, 0.2km from Budleigh Salterton in Budleigh Salterton. Administratively it sits within Budleigh & Raleigh ward and the East Devon constituency.
For serious buyers, EX9 6AZ is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents here average 58 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 85% 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £592k. 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 EX9 6AZ are sourced from Output Area E00100687 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WESTFIELD GARDENS, EX9 6AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTFIELD GARDENS, EX9 6AZ.
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58
£ 48,500 /yr
30%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
EX9 6AZ is a settled retirement community — average age 58, 85% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £592k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX9 6AZ. The average age is 57.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 595,000
6 sales · Mean £ 586,666
Semi-Detached
£ 585,000
1 sales · Mean £ 585,000
Terraced
£ 505,000
3 sales · Mean £ 505,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX9 6AZ has low crime rates — 13 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
St Peter's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Oxfam0.2 km
- Budleigh Unwrapped0.3 km
- High Street Fruit and Veg0.3 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.3 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.3 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Christine Gibbs0.6 km
- Long Range Hotel0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Budleigh Salterton Club0.5 km
- Budleigh Salterton Croquet Club Ltd0.1 km
- Budleigh Salterton Football Club0.5 km
- East Devon Golf Club0.9 km
- Salterton Arms0.3 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Brook Kitchen0.2 km
- Budleigh Fish And Chips0.3 km
- Budleigh Village0.3 km
- Fifty Degrees North0.7 km
- Fifty Degrees North1.0 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco Stores Ltd0.3 km
- The Co-operative Food0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Budleigh Pizza And Grill0.2 km
- China Banquet0.3 km
- Cloudforest Plants Ltd0.3 km
- West End Beach Kiosk0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Exmouth6.3 km
- Lympstone7.4 km
- Lympstone Village7.6 km
Bus Stops
- Public Hall0.1 km
- Library0.1 km
- Moor Lane0.1 km
- Moor Lane0.2 km
- Westfield Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EX96AZ · Data under Open Government Licence