EX10 8UX is a sought-after residential area on The Laurels, 0.4km from Land Part in Sidmouth. Administratively it sits within Sidmouth Town ward and the East Devon constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in EX10, EX10 8UX 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 58) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 85% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £303k, up 6.9% 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 8UX are sourced from Output Area E00101027 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE LAURELS, EX10 8UX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE LAURELS, EX10 8UX.
217
58
£ 49,400 /yr
30%
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
Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 85% owner-occupation and an average age of 58, EX10 8UX is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 6.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX10 8UX. The average age is 58.5. 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 of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 245,000
15 sales · Mean £ 255,966
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX10 8UX has low crime rates — 12 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.
school Local Schools
Sidmouth Church of England (VA) Primary School
Sidmouth College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl UK Ltd0.9 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- The Co-operative Food0.6 km
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- Boots0.8 km
- Ebb Tides Seaweeds Ltd0.8 km
- Edinburgh Woollen Mill0.7 km
- Holland And Barrett0.8 km
- Ice Cream Paradise0.9 km
- + 26 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
21 nearby- Bedford Hotel0.9 km
- Belmont Hotel0.9 km
- Dukes0.8 km
- Hotel Elizabeth0.9 km
- Hotel Riviera0.9 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Anchor Inn0.7 km
- Black Horse0.7 km
- The Marine0.9 km
- The Sidmouth Club0.7 km
- The Volunteer Inn0.4 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
31 nearby- 14 Miles East0.8 km
- Blinis0.9 km
- Blues Wine Bar Ltd0.8 km
- Coffee 10.7 km
- Costa Coffee0.7 km
- + 26 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Tasty Baguette0.8 km
- The Arches Lunch Takeaway0.9 km
- Sidmouth Takeaway0.6 km
- Pizza Pronto0.4 km
- Silver King0.5 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Feniton11.7 km
- Whimple12.1 km
- Honiton13.0 km
Bus Stops
- The Knowle0.2 km
- The Knowle0.2 km
- All Saints School0.3 km
- All Saints School0.4 km
- Vicarage Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: EX108UX · Data under Open Government Licence