Postcode Analysis East Devon, South West

WEST HILL, EX9 6BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST HILL, EX9 6BU.

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Population

268

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Avg Age

66

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Avg Income

£ 48,500 /yr

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Employed

23%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EX9 6BU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10
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5/10
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3/10
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2/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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Area Character

EX9 6BU is a settled retirement community — average age 66, 92% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £900k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.

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

EX9 6BU 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.

For serious buyers, EX9 6BU is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents here average 66 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 92% 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £900k. 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 6BU are sourced from Output Area E00100683 (shared with 17 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 EX9 6BU. The average age is 65.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.9%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

23%Active
FT: 12%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

£ 900,000

1 sales · Mean £ 900,000

Semi-Detached

£ 455,000

1 sales · Mean £ 455,000

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

EX9 6BU has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary2

school Local Schools

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St Peter's Church of England Primary School

Good314 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Oxfam0.4 km
  • Budleigh Unwrapped0.6 km
  • High Street Fruit and Veg0.5 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.5 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.5 km
  • + 7 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Christine Gibbs0.1 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Budleigh Salterton Club0.8 km
  • Budleigh Salterton Croquet Club Ltd0.6 km
  • Budleigh Salterton Football Club0.8 km
  • East Devon Golf Club0.4 km
  • Salterton Arms0.6 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Brook Kitchen0.4 km
  • Budleigh Fish And Chips0.6 km
  • Budleigh Village0.6 km
  • Granny Gothard's0.4 km
  • L'Image0.4 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.6 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Budleigh Pizza And Grill0.5 km
  • China Banquet0.5 km
  • Cloudforest Plants Ltd0.5 km
  • West End Beach Kiosk0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Exmouth5.8 km
  • Lympstone7.0 km
  • Lympstone Village7.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Meadow Road0.2 km
  • Westbourne Terrace0.2 km
  • Halse Hill0.3 km
  • Halse Hill0.3 km
  • Public Hall0.4 km