Postcode report
Is EX9 7AW a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About EX9 7AW: area rating, property, schools and local change
EX9 7AW is a postcode in Budleigh & Raleigh, East Devon, South West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near EX9 7AW, then scores the surrounding small area 32/100 - bottom 8% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around EX9 7AW are safety and jobs, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for EX9 7AW is based on East Devon 020 Census 2021. It covers 7,788 residents, 968 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 58, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 71% owner-occupied, 14% privately rented, 15% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 2/10.
For property prices near EX9 7AW, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the EX9 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £360k from 14 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near EX9 7AW can compare 1 state schools within one mile, including 1 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near EX9 7AW by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around EX9 7AW is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 1 street-disruption record in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about EX9 7AW
Is EX9 7AW a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 32/100 (bottom 8% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near EX9 7AW?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near EX9 7AW?
1 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for EX9 7AW?
LocaleIQ matched EX9 7AW to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in EX9 7AW?
The latest median sold price is £360k based on 14 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around EX9 7AW?
LocaleIQ currently shows 1 roadworks record in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.