EX10 8BY is a sought-after residential area on York Street, 0.1km from Eastern Town in Sidmouth. Administratively it sits within Sidmouth Town ward and the East Devon constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in EX10, EX10 8BY offers a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. Average age 60 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation.
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 £340k. 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 8BY are sourced from Output Area E00101014 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
YORK STREET, EX10 8BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YORK STREET, EX10 8BY.
202
60
£ 49,400 /yr
29%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
EX10 8BY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 60, 54% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 8BY. The average age is 60.4. 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
Terraced
£ 340,000
5 sales · Mean £ 346,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX10 8BY 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
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- Gillets Spar0.9 km
- Boots0.2 km
- Ebb Tides Seaweeds Ltd0.3 km
- Edinburgh Woollen Mill0.1 km
- Holland And Barrett0.1 km
- + 23 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
21 nearby- Cheriton Guest House0.6 km
- Groveside Guest House0.6 km
- Hunters Moon Hotel0.5 km
- Lynstead House0.6 km
- Southcombe Guest House0.6 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- The Volunteer Inn0.8 km
- Anchor Inn0.2 km
- Black Horse0.1 km
- The Marine0.3 km
- The Sidmouth Club0.5 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
31 nearby- 14 Miles East0.2 km
- Blinis0.3 km
- Blues Wine Bar Ltd0.1 km
- Clock Tower Cafe0.7 km
- Coffee 10.1 km
- + 26 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Jacobs Ladder Kiosk (Connaught Caterers)0.7 km
- Tasty Baguette0.2 km
- The Arches Lunch Takeaway0.5 km
- Pizza Pronto0.3 km
- Silver King0.3 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.2 km
- The Co-operative Food0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Feniton12.4 km
- Whimple12.8 km
- Honiton13.4 km
Bus Stops
- All Saints Church0.3 km
- Salcombe Road0.3 km
- Salcombe Road0.3 km
- All Saints Church0.3 km
- Triangle0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: EX108BY · Data under Open Government Licence