Postcode Analysis East Devon, South West

COTMATON ROAD, EX10 8ST House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COTMATON ROAD, EX10 8ST.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

277

cake
Avg Age

61

payments
Avg Income

£ 49,400 /yr

work
Employed

27%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: EX10 8ST is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

shieldSafety
8/10
family_restroomFamily
5/10
favoriteHealth
1/10
workEmployment
3/10
diversity_3Diversity
1/10
paymentsAffluence
9/10
directions_transitTransit
1/10
homeHome Ownership
10/10
trending_upInvestment
10/10
psychology

Area Character

Average age 61, 90% owned. EX10 8ST is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. With £905k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode. Property prices are trending down 35.8% year-on-year.

home £905,000 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

EX10 8ST is a sought-after residential area on Cotmaton Road, 0.1km from Cotmaton in Sidmouth. Administratively it sits within Sidmouth Town ward and the East Devon constituency.

For serious buyers, EX10 8ST is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. An established, mature community with an average age of 61 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 90% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £905k, down 35.8% 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 8ST are sourced from Output Area E00101016 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX10 8ST. The average age is 60.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.7%
Asian / British Asian1.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

27%Active
FT: 16%
Unemployed: 0%
lightbulb

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

Detached

£ 910,000

7 sales · Mean £ 953,942

Flat

£ 345,000

1 sales · Mean £ 345,000

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

EX10 8ST has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Criminal damage and arson8
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime2
Other theft2

storefront Nearby Amenities

shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

27 nearby
  • Daffy Down Dilly0.9 km
  • Boots0.9 km
  • Ebb Tides Seaweeds Ltd0.8 km
  • Edinburgh Woollen Mill0.9 km
  • Holland And Barrett0.9 km
  • + 22 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

30 nearby
  • St Johns International School0.8 km
  • 14 Miles East0.9 km
  • Blinis0.9 km
  • Blues Wine Bar Ltd0.9 km
  • Clock Tower Cafe0.4 km
  • + 25 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

11 nearby
  • Bedford Hotel0.7 km
  • Belmont Hotel0.5 km
  • Dukes0.8 km
  • Hotel Elizabeth0.8 km
  • Hotel Riviera0.7 km
  • + 6 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Anchor Inn0.9 km
  • Black Horse0.9 km
  • The Marine0.8 km
  • The Sidmouth Club0.6 km
  • Manor Pavilion Theatre And Arts Centre0.5 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Jacobs Ladder Kiosk (Connaught Caterers)0.4 km
  • Tasty Baguette0.9 km
  • The Arches Lunch Takeaway0.6 km
  • Pizza Pronto1.0 km
  • Silver King1.0 km
  • + 1 more
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • The Co-operative Food1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Feniton12.4 km
  • Whimple12.5 km
  • Lympstone13.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Manor Road Car Park0.3 km
  • Manor Road Car Park0.3 km