EX9 6SS is a sought-after residential area on Westfield Road, 0.3km from Budleigh Salterton in Budleigh Salterton. Administratively it sits within Budleigh & Raleigh ward and the East Devon constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in EX9, EX9 6SS offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An established, mature community with an average age of 58 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 85% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £395k. 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 6SS are sourced from Output Area E00100687 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WESTFIELD ROAD, EX9 6SS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTFIELD ROAD, EX9 6SS.
391
58
£ 48,500 /yr
30%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
EX9 6SS is a settled retirement community — average age 58, 85% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £395k reflects the demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX9 6SS. The average age is 57.9. 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
£ 395,000
2 sales · Mean £ 395,000
Detached
£ 680,000
3 sales · Mean £ 668,333
Flat
£ 325,000
3 sales · Mean £ 361,666
Terraced
£ 640,000
1 sales · Mean £ 640,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX9 6SS has low crime rates — 12 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
12 nearby- Oxfam0.2 km
- Budleigh Unwrapped0.3 km
- High Street Fruit and Veg0.3 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.3 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.3 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Christine Gibbs0.6 km
- Long Range Hotel0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Budleigh Salterton Club0.5 km
- Budleigh Salterton Croquet Club Ltd0.1 km
- Budleigh Salterton Football Club0.5 km
- East Devon Golf Club0.9 km
- Salterton Arms0.3 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Brook Kitchen0.2 km
- Budleigh Fish And Chips0.3 km
- Budleigh Village0.3 km
- Fifty Degrees North0.7 km
- Fifty Degrees North1.0 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco Stores Ltd0.3 km
- The Co-operative Food0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Budleigh Pizza And Grill0.2 km
- China Banquet0.3 km
- Cloudforest Plants Ltd0.3 km
- West End Beach Kiosk0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Exmouth6.4 km
- Lympstone7.5 km
- Lympstone Village7.6 km
Bus Stops
- Moor Lane0.2 km
- Public Hall0.2 km
- Library0.2 km
- Moor Lane0.2 km
- Westfield Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: EX96SS · Data under Open Government Licence