EX9 6BS is a sought-after residential area on West Hill, 0.1km from West Hill in Budleigh Salterton. Administratively it sits within Budleigh & Raleigh ward and the East Devon constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in EX9, EX9 6BS offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 63 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 71% 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £521k. 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 6BS are sourced from Output Area E00100677 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WEST HILL, EX9 6BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST HILL, EX9 6BS.
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63
£ 48,500 /yr
34%
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
Average age 63, 71% owned. EX9 6BS is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £521k reflects the demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX9 6BS. The average age is 62.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 521,250
2 sales · Mean £ 521,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX9 6BS has low crime rates — 10 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 Unwrapped0.4 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 Gibbs0.3 km
- Long Range Hotel1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Budleigh Salterton Club0.6 km
- Budleigh Salterton Croquet Club Ltd0.4 km
- Budleigh Salterton Football Club0.7 km
- East Devon Golf Club0.6 km
- Salterton Arms0.4 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Brook Kitchen0.2 km
- Budleigh Fish And Chips0.4 km
- Budleigh Village0.3 km
- Granny Gothard's0.2 km
- L'Image0.2 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco Stores Ltd0.4 km
- The Co-operative Food0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Budleigh Pizza And Grill0.3 km
- China Banquet0.3 km
- Cloudforest Plants Ltd0.3 km
- West End Beach Kiosk0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Exmouth6.1 km
- Lympstone7.2 km
- Lympstone Village7.4 km
Bus Stops
- Meadow Road0.0 km
- Westbourne Terrace0.0 km
- Public Hall0.2 km
- Library0.2 km
- Moor Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EX96BS · Data under Open Government Licence