EX9 6AB is a sought-after residential area on Halse Hill, 0.2km from Little Knowle in Budleigh Salterton. Administratively it sits within Budleigh & Raleigh ward and the East Devon constituency.
For serious buyers, EX9 6AB is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents here average 66 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 92% 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 EX9 6AB are sourced from Output Area E00100683 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HALSE HILL, EX9 6AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HALSE HILL, EX9 6AB.
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£ 48,500 /yr
23%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX9 6AB 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.
Area Character
EX9 6AB is a settled retirement community — average age 66, 92% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With 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 EX9 6AB. The average age is 65.9. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX9 6AB has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Peter's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Oxfam0.6 km
- Budleigh Unwrapped0.8 km
- High Street Fruit and Veg0.7 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.7 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.7 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Christine Gibbs0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Budleigh Salterton Croquet Club Ltd0.8 km
- Budleigh Salterton Football Club0.8 km
- East Devon Golf Club0.4 km
- Salterton Arms0.8 km
- The Feathers0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Brook Kitchen0.6 km
- Budleigh Fish And Chips0.8 km
- Budleigh Village0.7 km
- Granny Gothard's0.6 km
- L'Image0.6 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco Stores Ltd0.8 km
- The Co-operative Food0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Budleigh Pizza And Grill0.7 km
- China Banquet0.7 km
- Cloudforest Plants Ltd0.7 km
- West End Beach Kiosk0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Exmouth5.7 km
- Lympstone6.8 km
- Lympstone Village7.0 km
Bus Stops
- Halse Hill0.1 km
- Halse Hill0.1 km
- Meadow Road0.4 km
- Moorlands Road0.4 km
- Westbourne Terrace0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: EX96AB · Data under Open Government Licence