Postcode Analysis East Devon, South West

YORK STREET, EX10 8BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YORK STREET, EX10 8BY.

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Population

202

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Avg Age

60

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Avg Income

£ 49,400 /yr

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Employed

29%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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1/10
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1/10
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1/10
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5/10
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6/10
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3/10
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5/10
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1/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British93.0%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean3.0%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

29%Active
FT: 15%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences28
Anti-social behaviour16
Shoplifting13
Other theft9
Criminal damage and arson7

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
local_bar

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

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
fastfood

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
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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