Postcode Analysis East Devon, South West

WOODLANDS, EX10 8HA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODLANDS, EX10 8HA.

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Population

179

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Avg Age

69

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Avg Income

£ 49,400 /yr

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Employed

24%

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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6/10
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2/10
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1/10
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2/10
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2/10
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7/10
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4/10
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8/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 79% owner-occupation and an average age of 69, EX10 8HA is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £391k reflects the demand. Property prices are trending down 4.1% year-on-year.

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

EX10 8HA is a sought-after residential area on Woodlands, 0.4km from Elysian Fields in Sidmouth. Administratively it sits within Sidmouth Town ward and the East Devon constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in EX10, EX10 8HA offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a large scale education character: large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 69) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 79% 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £391k, down 4.1% year-on-year. 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 8HA are sourced from Output Area E00101018 (shared with 15 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 8HA. The average age is 69.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.9%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed0.5%

Economic Activity

24%Active
FT: 14%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 387,500

6 sales · Mean £ 385,583

Semi-Detached

£ 405,000

2 sales · Mean £ 405,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

EX10 8HA has low crime rates — 17 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 offences12
Anti-social behaviour10
Shoplifting7
Criminal damage and arson5
Other theft4

school Local Schools

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Sidmouth Church of England (VA) Primary School

Good535 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

28 nearby
  • Boots0.6 km
  • Ebb Tides Seaweeds Ltd0.5 km
  • Edinburgh Woollen Mill0.5 km
  • Holland And Barrett0.6 km
  • Ice Cream Paradise0.6 km
  • + 23 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

21 nearby
  • Bedford Hotel0.5 km
  • Belmont Hotel0.5 km
  • Dukes0.6 km
  • Hotel Elizabeth0.6 km
  • Hotel Riviera0.5 km
  • + 16 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Anchor Inn0.5 km
  • Black Horse0.5 km
  • The Marine0.6 km
  • The Sidmouth Club0.4 km
  • The Volunteer Inn0.8 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

32 nearby
  • 14 Miles East0.6 km
  • Blinis0.6 km
  • Blues Wine Bar Ltd0.5 km
  • Clock Tower Cafe0.6 km
  • Coffee 10.5 km
  • + 27 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Jacobs Ladder Kiosk (Connaught Caterers)0.6 km
  • Tasty Baguette0.6 km
  • The Arches Lunch Takeaway0.5 km
  • Pizza Pronto0.4 km
  • Silver King0.4 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Feniton12.1 km
  • Whimple12.4 km
  • Honiton13.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Cypress Terrace0.1 km
  • Cypress Terrace0.1 km
  • All Saints Church0.3 km
  • All Saints Church0.4 km
  • Triangle0.4 km