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Budleigh Salterton

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About

Budleigh Salterton is a coastal town in East Devon, known for its pebble beach and striking red cliffs. The area is part of the Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with rock formations dating back millions of years. The town has a quiet, relaxed atmosphere, with a mix of independent shops, cafes, and a small museum. The River Otter runs through the area, creating a nature-rich estuary popular for birdwatching and walks.

The town is surrounded by countryside, including the South West Coast Path, which offers scenic routes along the coastline. Budleigh Salterton’s beach is lined with colourful beach huts, and the sea is generally calm, making it suitable for swimming and paddleboarding. The area has strong literary connections, with links to authors like Jane Austen and John Keats. Local events, such as the annual carnival and farmers' market, add to the community feel.

Area overview

On average Budleigh Salterton has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Budleigh Salterton is £48,500 per year. There are 2 schools in Budleigh Salterton: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

2/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

2/10

Income level

7/10

Social housing

6.6%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Budleigh Salterton Population

6,106

Population density

446.7 per km²

Demographics

British

5,838

95.58%

Other White

111

1.82%

Irish

0.72%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.38%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.38%

Total population: 6,108

Housing

Owns outright

1,740

58.72%

Owns with a mortgage

562

18.97%

Private landlord or letting agency

319

10.77%

Social rents from council

166

5.6%

Other social rented

2.73%

Total households: 2,963

Property prices in Budleigh Salterton

Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £428,750 in Budleigh Salterton area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £1,500,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	34	£748,000	£380,000	£602,500	£923,750	£1,318,750
Flats	29	£280,000	£116,200	£180,000	£400,000	£824,120
Semi-Detached	24	£423,750	£278,750	£347,500	£600,000	£729,800
Terraced	13	£292,500	£247,200	£285,000	£358,000	£730,000

10 years price trend in Budleigh Salterton

All postcodes in Budleigh Salterton

EX97ED

High Street

EX97EL

Brookfield Road

EX96LA

Cliff Road

EX96LB

Queen Street

EX96NN

Poplar Row

EX96PX

Moormead

EX96QW

Shortwood Close

EX96SL

Copp Hill Lane

EX96BT

West Hill

EX96HZ

Swains Road

EX96LY

Perriam's Place

EX96NU

Coastguard Hill

EX96PE

Fore Street Hill

EX96QN

Bedland's Lane

EX96QS

Halse Hill

EX96QY

Barn Lane

EX96RX

Clinton Terrace

EX97DL

Lower Budleigh

EX97EZ

Priory Close

EX96AF

Exmouth Road

EX96AG

Littleham Church Path

EX96ES

Granary Lane

EX96JN

Meadow Close

EX96LQ

Brook Road

EX96LT

The Lawn

EX96NP

Fore Street

EX96SZ

Upper Stoneborough Lane

EX96AE

West Hill

EX96AW

Budleigh Salterton

EX96DF

Links Road

EX96DT

Copp Hill Lane

EX96EQ

Bridge Road

EX96ER

Granary Lane

EX96QU

Bedland's Lane

EX96SD

Armytage Road

EX96SW

Greenway Gardens

EX97DR

Budleigh Hill

EX97EE

Yettington Road

EX97EN

Wynards Road

EX96LS

The Lawn

EX96ND

Budleigh Salterton

EX96PA

Cricket Field Lane

EX97DB

All Saints Close

EX96SA

Leas Road

EX96AR

Knowle Road

EX96AZ

Westfield Road

EX96BU

West Hill

EX96HQ

Boucher Road

EX96JD

Granary Lane

EX96LZ

Brook Road

EX96NJ

Fore Street

EX96PZ

Moor Lane

EX96BH

Budleigh Salterton

EX96BX

Fountain Hill

EX96EU

East Budleigh Road

EX96HL

Stoneborough Lane

EX96HN

East Budleigh Road

EX97DW

Oak Hill

EX97DZ

Cranes Lane

EX96HR

East Budleigh Road

EX96HY

Vales Road

EX96LJ

High Street

EX96NT

Coastguard Road

EX96RR

Station Road

EX97DA

All Saints Close

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail