Postcode Analysis East Devon, South West

FOUNTAIN HILL, EX9 6BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOUNTAIN HILL, EX9 6BX.

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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 6BX 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

Average age 66, 92% owned. EX9 6BX is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. With £1.4M 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 6BX is a sought-after residential area on Fountain Hill, 0.2km from West Hill in Budleigh Salterton. Administratively it sits within Budleigh & Raleigh ward and the East Devon constituency.

For serious buyers, EX9 6BX is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An established, mature community with an average age of 66 — quiet, long-term residents, low 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.4M. 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 6BX 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 6BX. 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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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

£ 975,000

5 sales · Mean £ 1,066,000

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

EX9 6BX has low crime rates — 10 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
Shoplifting3
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3

school Local Schools

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St Peter's Church of England Primary School

Good314 pupils0.8 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
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Christine Gibbs0.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Budleigh Salterton Club0.8 km
  • Budleigh Salterton Croquet Club Ltd0.7 km
  • Budleigh Salterton Football Club0.9 km
  • East Devon Golf Club0.3 km
  • Salterton Arms0.6 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Brook Kitchen0.4 km
  • Budleigh Fish And Chips0.6 km
  • Budleigh Village0.5 km
  • Granny Gothard's0.4 km
  • L'Image0.4 km
  • + 8 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
  • Lympstone7.1 km
  • Lympstone Village7.3 km

Bus Stops

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