EX9 Postcode District
EX9 is the Postcode District for Budleigh Salterton in Devon
The EX9 postcode district is located in the EX Exeter postal area, EX9 has a population of 6,970 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 10.50 square miles (27.20 square kilometres or 6,720.83 acres).
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District overview
The primary settlement in the EX9 postcode district is Budleigh Salterton, located in the county of Devon. Other significant settlements in the district include East Budleigh, Otterton, and Knowle. The post town for the EX9 postcode district is also Budleigh Salterton, situated in the county of Devon in England.
There are 3 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector EX9 6, covers Budleigh Salterton in Devon.
The sector EX9 7, covers East Budleigh and Otterton and Budleigh Salterton in Devon.
The sector EX9 9 is non-geographic. It's often designated for PO Boxes, large organisations, or special services.
The post town for this district is BUDLEIGH SALTERTON.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the East Devon District area with a total of 316 postal codes.
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Sidmouth | 4.41 | ENE |
| Exmouth | 4.41 | WSW |
| Topsham | 6.55 | WNW |
| Ottery St Mary | 7.22 | NNE |
| Dawlish | 7.92 | SW |
| Exeter | 10.35 | WNW |
| Teignmouth | 10.42 | SW |
| Seaton | 11.77 | ENE |
| Honiton | 11.90 | NNE |
| Chudleigh | 12.49 | WSW |
| Colyton | 12.82 | ENE |
| Kingsteignton | 13.91 | WSW |
| Cullompton | 14.42 | NNW |
| Newton Abbot | 15.00 | WSW |
| Torquay | 15.51 | SW |
| Bovey Tracey | 15.84 | WSW |
| Axminster | 16.95 | ENE |
| Crediton | 17.50 | WNW |
| Lyme Regis | 17.84 | ENE |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 314
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUDLEIGH SALTERTON | BUDLEIGH SALTERTON | EX9 6 | 205 |
| East Budleigh | BUDLEIGH SALTERTON | EX9 7 | 40 |
| Otterton | BUDLEIGH SALTERTON | EX9 7 | 33 |
| BUDLEIGH SALTERTON | BUDLEIGH SALTERTON | EX9 7 | 12 |
| Kersbrook | BUDLEIGH SALTERTON | EX9 7 | 5 |
| East Budleigh | BUDLEIGH SALTERTON | EX9 7 | 5 |
| Yettington | BUDLEIGH SALTERTON | EX9 7 | 4 |
| Knowle | BUDLEIGH SALTERTON | EX9 6 | 3 |
| Knowle | BUDLEIGH SALTERTON | EX9 6 | 3 |
| BUDLEIGH SALTERTON | BUDLEIGH SALTERTON | EX9 7 | 2 |
| BUDLEIGH SALTERTON | BUDLEIGH SALTERTON | EX9 6 | 1 |
| Otterton | BUDLEIGH SALTERTON | EX9 7 | 1 |
Street list for EX9
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| BICTON PARK | 34 |
| HIGH STREET B3178 | 23 |
| DEEPWAYS | 16 |
| DUKES ROAD | 16 |
| SALTERTON ROAD B3178 | 14 |
| BARN LANE | 13 |
| MOOR LANE | 12 |
| GREENWAY LANE | 11 |
| THE LAWN | 10 |
| OTTERVALE ROAD | 9 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 256 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 67 |
| Other theft | 59 |
| Public order | 33 |
| Burglary | 31 |
| Other crime | 18 |
| Shoplifting | 18 |
| Drugs | 16 |
| Possession of weapons | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIGH STREET | BUDLEIGH SALTERTON | 59 | EX9 6LQ | View map | |
| FORE STREET | BUDLEIGH SALTERTON | 18 | EX9 6NG | View map |
Schools in the district
St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Moor Lane , St. Peters C of E Primary School , Budleigh Salterton
Postcode: EX9 6QF
Headteacher: Mr Steve Hitchcock (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Mill Water School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Bicton , East Budleigh , Budleigh Salterton
Postcode: EX9 7BJ
Headteacher: Ms Sarah Pickering (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Drake's Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Middle Street , East Budleigh , Budleigh Salterton
Postcode: EX9 7DQ
Headteacher: Mr Peter Halford (Executive Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Drake's Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Middle Street , East Budleigh , Budleigh Salterton
Postcode: EX9 7DQ
Headteacher: Mr Peter Halford (Executive Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Otterton Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Church Hill , Otterton , Budleigh Salterton
Postcode: EX9 7HU
Headteacher: Mr Peter Halford (Executive Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Otterton Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Church Hill , Otterton , Budleigh Salterton
Postcode: EX9 7HU
Headteacher: Mrs Anne Pelosi (Executive Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Budleigh Salterton Dental Practice | 11 STATION ROAD, BUDLEIGH SALTERTON, DEVON, EX9 6RW | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Ashbury Dental Care | 53 EAST BUDLEIGH ROAD, BUDLEIGH SALTERTON, EX9 6EW | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bicton College Of Agriculture | BICTON COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, EAST BUDLEIGH, DEVON, EX9 7BY | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Budleigh Salterton Medical Practice | BUDLEIGH HEALTH CENTRE, 1 THE LAWN, BUDLEIGH SALTERTON, DEVON, EX9 6LS | GP PRACTICE | Call 01395 441212 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clarepharm Budleigh | 38 HIGH STREET, BUDLEIGH SALTERTON, EX9 6LQ | PHARMACY | Call 01395 445848 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bennett And Rogers Opticians (budleigh Salterton) | 37 HIGH STREET, BUDLEIGH SALTERTON, DEVON, EX9 6LE | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £771,355 | 31 | £726,159 | 44 | £804,337 | 43 | £891,867 | 42 |
| Semi-detached | £424,542 | 26 | £479,740 | 25 | £485,467 | 30 | £440,813 | 28 |
| Terraced | £345,000 | 22 | £363,084 | 25 | £327,352 | 27 | £354,181 | 29 |
| Flats | £303,114 | 29 | £330,226 | 39 | £248,400 | 25 | £313,386 | 40 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
No stations found in this postcode district.
Accessible motorway junctions
M5 J30
Average Driving Time from within the district: 13.81
Average Driving Distance: 9.48
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 314
M5 J29
Average Driving Time from within the district: 14.89
Average Driving Distance: 10.55
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 314
M5 J31
Average Driving Time from within the district: 21.57
Average Driving Distance: 16.99
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 314
M5 J28
Average Driving Time from within the district: 25.02
Average Driving Distance: 21.04
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 314
M5 J27
Average Driving Time from within the district: 29.15
Average Driving Distance: 25.20
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 314
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| EX9 6 | Budleigh Salterton Delivery Office |
| EX9 7 | Budleigh Salterton Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| E | X | 9 | - | X | X | X |
| E | X | 9 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlement in the EX9 postal code is BUDLEIGH SALTERTON followed by East Budleigh, and Otterton.
The postcode area has a boundary with The English Channel.
The EX9 Postcode shares a border with EX8 (EXMOUTH, Lympstone) and EX10 (SIDMOUTH, Newton Poppleford, Sidford).
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