EX10 9NW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Newlands Close, 0.6km from Woolbrook Middle in Sidmouth. Administratively it sits within Sidmouth Sidford ward and the East Devon constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in EX10, EX10 9NW offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 64) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 96% 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £453k.
Census 2021 statistics for EX10 9NW are sourced from Output Area E00100992 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NEWLANDS CLOSE, EX10 9NW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEWLANDS CLOSE, EX10 9NW.
271
64
£ 42,000 /yr
25%
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
Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 96% owner-occupation and an average age of 64, EX10 9NW is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £453k reflects the demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX10 9NW. The average age is 63.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Semi-Detached
£ 320,000
3 sales · Mean £ 341,666
Detached
£ 390,000
9 sales · Mean £ 416,777
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX10 9NW has low crime rates — 22 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Sidmouth College
Sidmouth Church of England (VA) Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Slimming World Franchise1.0 km
- Boots0.8 km
- Petrocell0.8 km
- Spar0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Salty Monk0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Sidmouth Town AFC0.6 km
- The Balfour Arms0.8 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl UK Ltd0.8 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Bloaters0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Feniton10.3 km
- Honiton11.3 km
- Whimple11.3 km
Bus Stops
- Newlands Road0.1 km
- Newlands Road0.1 km
- Manstone Mead0.2 km
- Burscombe Lane0.3 km
- Burscombe Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EX109NW · Data under Open Government Licence