EX10 8AQ is a sought-after residential area on Fore Street, 0.1km from Eastern Town in Sidmouth. Administratively it sits within Sidmouth Town ward and the East Devon constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional high streets zone — traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. Residents average 52 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 51% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £302k. 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 EX10 8AQ are sourced from Output Area E00101013 (shared with 58 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FORE STREET, EX10 8AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FORE STREET, EX10 8AQ.
267
52
£ 49,400 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
EX10 8AQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 46% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £302k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX10 8AQ. The average age is 52.0. 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. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 302,500
2 sales · Mean £ 302,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX10 8AQ has low crime rates — 37 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
21 nearby- Cheriton Guest House0.7 km
- Groveside Guest House0.7 km
- Hunters Moon Hotel0.7 km
- Lynstead House0.7 km
- Southcombe Guest House0.7 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- The Volunteer Inn0.9 km
- Anchor Inn0.0 km
- Black Horse0.0 km
- The Marine0.2 km
- The Sidmouth Club0.3 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Boots0.0 km
- Ebb Tides Seaweeds Ltd0.1 km
- Edinburgh Woollen Mill0.0 km
- Holland And Barrett0.0 km
- Ice Cream Paradise0.1 km
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
31 nearby- 14 Miles East0.1 km
- Blinis0.1 km
- Blues Wine Bar Ltd0.0 km
- Clock Tower Cafe0.6 km
- Coffee 10.0 km
- + 26 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Jacobs Ladder Kiosk (Connaught Caterers)0.6 km
- Tasty Baguette0.1 km
- The Arches Lunch Takeaway0.4 km
- Pizza Pronto0.4 km
- Silver King0.3 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.3 km
- The Co-operative Food0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Feniton12.4 km
- Whimple12.9 km
- Honiton13.6 km
Bus Stops
- Triangle0.2 km
- Triangle0.2 km
- Triangle0.2 km
- Bedford Place0.3 km
- Bedford Place0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EX108AQ · Data under Open Government Licence