Ridgeway Mead is in Sidmouth and in East Devon district. EX10 9DT is located in the Sidmouth Sidford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of East Devon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ridgeway Mead, Sidmouth, EX10 9DT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX10 9DS, EX10 9XQ, EX10 9EB, EX10 9DY, EX10 9XG, EX10 9ED, EX10 9DU, EX10 9XF, EX10 9DW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EX10 9DT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 51.2% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 49.1% | 48.8% | -0.3% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of EX10 9DT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 8.1% | 14.2% | 6.1% | 37.9% | -23.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 71% | 65% | -6.0% | 44.2% | 20.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 5.8% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 14.3% | 13.3% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 7.2% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 21.5% | 40.1% | 18.6% | 48.4% | -8.3% |
| Good health | 46.9% | 42.9% | -4.0% | 33.6% | 9.3% |
| Fair health | 21.9% | 14.3% | -7.6% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 7.9% | 2.8% | -5.1% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.4% | 13.5% | -8.9% | 18.2% | -4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.6% | 9.2% | 0.6% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 16.2% | 3.3% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.6% | 6.6% | -1.0% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 15.7% | 6.7% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.9% | 35.8% | 2.9% | 33.8% | 2.0% |
| Other | 6.7% | 3.1% | -3.6% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.6% | 97.6% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 16.2% |
In this area, 92.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.9% | 92.1% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 4% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 92.5% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.8% | 76.7% | 3.1% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 15.4% | 13.5% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.2% | 37.2% | -7.0% |
| Christian | 65.9% | 46.2% | 19.7% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ridgeway Mead was 87.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.3% higher than the Sidmouth Sidford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ridgeway Mead has the 6th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Sidmouth Sidford and the 76th highest crime rate of 480 local areas in East Devon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 58.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 94.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Ridgeway Mead, Sidmouth, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £595,000 | 2025-03-26 | £598,500 |
| 11 Ridgeway Mead, Sidmouth, Devon Other, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2024-06-26 | £582,870 |
| Rasa Sayang, 7 Ridgeway Mead, Sidmouth, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £567,000 | 2023-05-12 | £575,412 |
| 8 Ridgeway Mead, Sidmouth, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2021-09-28 | £735,319 |
| 7C Ridgeway Mead, Sidmouth, Devon Other, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2016-09-01 | £878,056 |
EX10 9DT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in EX10 9DT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 61% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 139 |
| Full-Time Employee | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidmouth Church of England (VA) Primary School 55 Woolbrook Road , EX10 9XB | 3out of 4 | 643 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton Poppleford Primary School School Lane , Newton Poppleford EX10 0EL | 4out of 4 | 3,377 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sidbury Church of England Primary School Church Street , EX10 0SB | 3out of 4 | 3,717 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tipton St John Church of England Primary School Tipton St John , EX10 0AG | 3out of 4 | 4,263 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidmouth College Primley Road , EX10 9LG | 3out of 4 | 1,412 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's School Broadway , Sidmouth EX10 8RG | - not rated | 1,264 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Garden And Leisure Ltd | Stowford, Sidmouth | 743 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Balfour Arms | 26 Woolbrook Road, Sidmouth | 663 yd | |
| Sidmouth Town AFC | Sidmouth Town Football Club, Manstone Lane | 997 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose Ltd | Stowford Rise, Sidmouth | 722 yd | |
| Lidl UK Ltd | Woolbrook Road, Sidmouth | 840 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sidmouth Town Afc Manstone Lane | grass pitches | 920 yd |
| Long Park ARCOT PARK | grass pitches | 1,014 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 51.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 49.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 64.02 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 64.02 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.