Postcode Analysis East Devon, South West

BALFOUR GARDENS, EX10 9EJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BALFOUR GARDENS, EX10 9EJ.

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Population

316

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Avg Age

58

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Avg Income

£ 49,400 /yr

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Employed

33%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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8/10
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7/10
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3/10
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3/10
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3/10
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7/10
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6/10
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10/10
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3/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British99.7%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

33%Active
FT: 21%
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

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.

Violence and sexual offences42
Public order8
Other theft5
Anti-social behaviour4
Vehicle crime3

school Local Schools

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Sidmouth Church of England (VA) Primary School

Good535 pupils0.2 km
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Sidmouth College

Good0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Sidmouth Town AFC0.6 km
  • The Balfour Arms0.2 km
  • The Volunteer Inn0.8 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lidl UK Ltd0.4 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.8 km
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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

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • St Johns International School0.9 km
fastfood

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