EX9 6DF is a sought-after residential area on Links Road, 0.4km from Little Knowle 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 6DF offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. 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 61 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 95% 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 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £652k. 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 6DF are sourced from Output Area E00100681 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LINKS ROAD, EX9 6DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LINKS ROAD, EX9 6DF.
258
61
£ 48,500 /yr
27%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX9 6DF 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.
Area Character
EX9 6DF is a settled retirement community — average age 61, 95% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £652k 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 6DF. The average age is 60.9. 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
Flat
£ 318,975
10 sales · Mean £ 342,475
Detached
£ 1,575,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,575,000
Semi-Detached
£ 525,000
2 sales · Mean £ 525,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX9 6DF has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and other theft. 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
10 nearby- Oxfam0.8 km
- Budleigh Unwrapped1.0 km
- High Street Fruit and Veg0.9 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.9 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.9 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Christine Gibbs0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Budleigh Salterton Croquet Club Ltd1.0 km
- East Devon Golf Club0.3 km
- Salterton Arms1.0 km
- The Feathers0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Brook Kitchen0.8 km
- Budleigh Fish And Chips1.0 km
- Budleigh Village0.9 km
- Granny Gothard's0.8 km
- L'Image0.8 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco Stores Ltd1.0 km
- The Co-operative Food0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Budleigh Pizza And Grill0.9 km
- China Banquet0.9 km
- Cloudforest Plants Ltd0.9 km
- West End Beach Kiosk1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Exmouth5.5 km
- Lympstone6.7 km
- Lympstone Village6.9 km
Bus Stops
- Halse Hill0.1 km
- Halse Hill0.1 km
- Moorlands Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EX96DF · Data under Open Government Licence