EX9 6BU is a sought-after residential area on West Hill, 0.1km from West Hill in Budleigh Salterton. Administratively it sits within Budleigh & Raleigh ward and the East Devon constituency.
For serious buyers, EX9 6BU 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £900k. 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 6BU are sourced from Output Area E00100683 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WEST HILL, EX9 6BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST HILL, EX9 6BU.
268
66
£ 48,500 /yr
23%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX9 6BU 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 6BU is a settled retirement community — average age 66, 92% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £900k 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 6BU. 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
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
Detached
£ 900,000
1 sales · Mean £ 900,000
Semi-Detached
£ 455,000
1 sales · Mean £ 455,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX9 6BU has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. 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
12 nearby- Oxfam0.4 km
- Budleigh Unwrapped0.6 km
- High Street Fruit and Veg0.5 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.5 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.5 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Christine Gibbs0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Budleigh Salterton Club0.8 km
- Budleigh Salterton Croquet Club Ltd0.6 km
- Budleigh Salterton Football Club0.8 km
- East Devon Golf Club0.4 km
- Salterton Arms0.6 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Brook Kitchen0.4 km
- Budleigh Fish And Chips0.6 km
- Budleigh Village0.6 km
- Granny Gothard's0.4 km
- L'Image0.4 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco Stores Ltd0.6 km
- The Co-operative Food0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Budleigh Pizza And Grill0.5 km
- China Banquet0.5 km
- Cloudforest Plants Ltd0.5 km
- West End Beach Kiosk0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Exmouth5.8 km
- Lympstone7.0 km
- Lympstone Village7.2 km
Bus Stops
- Meadow Road0.2 km
- Westbourne Terrace0.2 km
- Halse Hill0.3 km
- Halse Hill0.3 km
- Public Hall0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: EX96BU · Data under Open Government Licence