EX9 6AR is a sought-after residential area on Knowle Road, 0.2km from Knowle in Budleigh Salterton. Administratively it sits within Budleigh & Raleigh ward and the East Devon constituency.
For serious buyers, EX9 6AR is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An established, mature community with an average age of 61 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 95% 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 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £709k, down 43.1% 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 EX9 6AR are sourced from Output Area E00100681 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KNOWLE ROAD, EX9 6AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KNOWLE ROAD, EX9 6AR.
258
61
£ 48,500 /yr
27%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX9 6AR 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
Average age 61, 95% owned. EX9 6AR is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. With £709k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode. Property prices are trending down 43.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX9 6AR. The average age is 60.9. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 495,000
2 sales · Mean £ 495,000
Detached
£ 750,000
7 sales · Mean £ 784,642
Terraced
£ 535,000
3 sales · Mean £ 473,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
EX9 6AR has low crime rates — 5 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
St Peter's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Lily Farm0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Christine Gibbs0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Budleigh Salterton Football Club0.8 km
- East Devon Golf Club0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Oak Barn Furnishings0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Exmouth5.5 km
- Lympstone6.4 km
- Lympstone Village6.6 km
Bus Stops
- Knowle Garage0.2 km
- Higher Bedlands0.4 km
- Moorlands Road0.4 km
- Knowle Corner0.4 km
- Knowle Corner0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: EX96AR · Data under Open Government Licence