Postcode Analysis East Devon, South West

HEYDONS LANE, EX10 8NJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEYDONS LANE, EX10 8NJ.

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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

EX10 8NJ is a settled retirement community — average age 69, 79% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £340k reflects the demand.

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

EX10 8NJ is a sought-after residential area on Heydons Lane, 0.1km from Elysian Fields in Sidmouth. Administratively it sits within Sidmouth Town ward and the East Devon constituency.

For serious buyers, EX10 8NJ is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a large scale education zone — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. Residents here average 69 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 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 33 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 8NJ 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 8NJ. 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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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 360,000

1 sales · Mean £ 360,000

Terraced

£ 320,000

1 sales · Mean £ 320,000

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

EX10 8NJ has low crime rates — 33 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 offences31
Anti-social behaviour15
Shoplifting13
Criminal damage and arson9
Other theft9

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

28 nearby
  • Gillets Spar1.0 km
  • Boots0.3 km
  • Ebb Tides Seaweeds Ltd0.2 km
  • Edinburgh Woollen Mill0.3 km
  • Holland And Barrett0.3 km
  • + 23 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

21 nearby
  • Cheriton Guest House0.7 km
  • Groveside Guest House0.7 km
  • Hunters Moon Hotel0.8 km
  • Lynstead House0.7 km
  • Southcombe Guest House0.7 km
  • + 16 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • The Volunteer Inn0.9 km
  • Anchor Inn0.2 km
  • Black Horse0.3 km
  • The Marine0.3 km
  • The Sidmouth Club0.2 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

32 nearby
  • St Johns International School0.9 km
  • 14 Miles East0.3 km
  • Blinis0.4 km
  • Blues Wine Bar Ltd0.3 km
  • Clock Tower Cafe0.5 km
  • + 27 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Jacobs Ladder Kiosk (Connaught Caterers)0.5 km
  • Tasty Baguette0.3 km
  • The Arches Lunch Takeaway0.3 km
  • Pizza Pronto0.3 km
  • Silver King0.3 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Feniton12.3 km
  • Whimple12.6 km
  • Honiton13.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Triangle0.1 km
  • Triangle0.1 km
  • Triangle0.2 km
  • Cypress Terrace0.2 km
  • Cypress Terrace0.2 km