EX11 1DS is a sought-after residential area on Alexander Place, 0.6km from Tiphill Head in Ottery St Mary. Administratively it sits within Ottery St Mary ward and the East Devon constituency.
For renters and young professionals, EX11 1DS offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £180k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 EX11 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00100935 (shared with 58 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALEXANDER PLACE, EX11 1DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALEXANDER PLACE, EX11 1DS.
306
47
£ 49,200 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX11 1DS represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 54% owner-occupation and average age 47, EX11 1DS has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX11 1DS. The average age is 47.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 152,500
2 sales · Mean £ 152,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX11 1DS has low crime rates — 31 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Ottery St Mary Primary School
The King's School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Joshuas Harvest Store0.8 km
- Antoish Trading Limited0.4 km
- Christopher Piper Wines0.3 km
- The Co-operative Pharmacy0.5 km
- Boots0.4 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Ottery St Mary Football Club0.3 km
- London Inn0.3 km
- Volunteer Inn0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Tumbling Weir Hotel0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Pizza Amore0.4 km
- Seasons Traditional Tea Rooms0.3 km
- The Coffee Bank0.3 km
- Bay Tree Sals0.5 km
- Ottery Station Youth Centre0.9 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Charcoal Grill0.5 km
- The Ottery Chippy0.4 km
- You And Me Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
- China Chef0.3 km
- Jefferys Kashmiri Cuisine0.4 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Feniton3.7 km
- Whimple5.6 km
- Honiton8.0 km
Bus Stops
- Paternoster Row0.2 km
- Patenoster Row0.2 km
- Butts Road0.3 km
- Butts Road0.3 km
- Pharmacy0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: EX111DS · Data under Open Government Licence