EX10 8BB is a sought-after residential area on The Esplanade, 0.2km from Western Town in Sidmouth. Administratively it sits within Sidmouth Town ward and the East Devon constituency.
For renters and young professionals, EX10 8BB offers a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. Outside of residential hours, areas dominated by food and entertainment. The 52 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 51% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £480k. 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 8BB are sourced from Output Area E00101013 (shared with 58 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE ESPLANADE, EX10 8BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE ESPLANADE, EX10 8BB.
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. EX10 8BB spans multiple life stages — average age 52, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX10 8BB. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 480,000
1 sales · Mean £ 480,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX10 8BB has low crime rates — 40 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
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Daffy Down Dilly0.3 km
- Boots0.2 km
- Ebb Tides Seaweeds Ltd0.1 km
- Edinburgh Woollen Mill0.2 km
- Holland And Barrett0.2 km
- + 22 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
21 nearby- Cheriton Guest House0.8 km
- Groveside Guest House0.8 km
- Hunters Moon Hotel0.9 km
- Lynstead House0.8 km
- Southcombe Guest House0.8 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Anchor Inn0.2 km
- Black Horse0.2 km
- The Marine0.0 km
- The Sidmouth Club0.2 km
- Manor Pavilion Theatre And Arts Centre0.3 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
31 nearby- 14 Miles East0.1 km
- Blinis0.1 km
- Blues Wine Bar Ltd0.2 km
- Clock Tower Cafe0.4 km
- Coffee 10.2 km
- + 26 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Jacobs Ladder Kiosk (Connaught Caterers)0.4 km
- Tasty Baguette0.1 km
- The Arches Lunch Takeaway0.2 km
- Pizza Pronto0.5 km
- Silver King0.5 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
- The Co-operative Food0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Feniton12.5 km
- Whimple12.9 km
- Honiton13.7 km
Bus Stops
- Bedford Place0.1 km
- Bedford Place0.1 km
- Triangle0.1 km
- Triangle0.1 km
- Triangle0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: EX108BB · Data under Open Government Licence