EX10 9EJ is a sought-after residential area on Balfour Gardens, 0.1km from Woolbrook, Lower in Sidmouth. Administratively it sits within Sidmouth Town ward and the East Devon constituency.
For serious buyers, EX10 9EJ is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An established, mature community with an average age of 58 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 91% 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £650k. 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 9EJ are sourced from Output Area E00101021 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BALFOUR GARDENS, EX10 9EJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BALFOUR GARDENS, EX10 9EJ.
316
58
£ 49,400 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Average age 58, 91% owned. EX10 9EJ is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. With £650k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX10 9EJ. The average age is 57.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Detached
£ 637,500
4 sales · Mean £ 640,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX10 9EJ has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. 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
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Slimming World Franchise0.8 km
- Boots0.4 km
- Petrocell0.4 km
- 1 To 1 Diet Consultant0.3 km
- Gillets Spar0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Sidmouth Town AFC0.6 km
- The Balfour Arms0.2 km
- The Volunteer Inn0.8 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl UK Ltd0.4 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Cheriton Guest House1.0 km
- Coombe Bank Guest House0.2 km
- Groveside Guest House1.0 km
- Lynstead House1.0 km
- Southcombe Guest House1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- St Johns International School0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Sidmouth Takeaway0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Feniton10.9 km
- Whimple11.4 km
- Honiton12.3 km
Bus Stops
- Industrial Estate0.2 km
- Manstone Avenue0.2 km
- Manstone Avenue0.2 km
- Alexandria Road0.2 km
- Alexandria Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EX109EJ · Data under Open Government Licence