Postcode Analysis Exeter, South West

CATHEDRAL YARD, EX1 1AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CATHEDRAL YARD, EX1 1AE.

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Population

127

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 38,400 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: EX1 1AE 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.

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1/10
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2/10
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10/10
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7/10
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9/10
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7/10
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10/10
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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

EX1 1AE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 32% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £230k.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

EX1 1AE is an up-and-coming urban area on Cathedral Yard, 0.1km from Exeter in Exeter. Administratively it sits within St David's ward and the Exeter constituency.

For renters and young professionals, EX1 1AE offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. During the day, areas dominated by food and entertainment. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 56% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (342 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £230k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for EX1 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00180288 (shared with 89 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX1 1AE. The average age is 36.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.8%
Asian / British Asian8.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed4.7%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 230,000

1 sales · Mean £ 230,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near EX1 1AE are high at 342 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences822
Anti-social behaviour392
Shoplifting254
Public order141
Criminal damage and arson135

school Local Schools

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St David's CofE Primary School

Good101 pupils0.4 km
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St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery

Good0.9 km
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Newtown Primary School

Requires Improvement128 pupils1.0 km
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St Thomas Primary School

Good190 pupils1.0 km
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St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School (VC)

Outstanding569 pupils1.0 km
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Montgomery Primary School

Good396 pupils1.0 km
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St Gabriel's CofE Primary School

Good170 pupils1.2 km
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West Exe Nursery School

Outstanding113 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

82 nearby
  • JJB Sports Plc0.2 km
  • Superdrug0.2 km
  • Sidwell Street Fruits0.7 km
  • Greggs0.8 km
  • Spar Quayside0.4 km
  • + 77 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

17 nearby
  • Bendene Town House0.5 km
  • Braeside Hotel0.6 km
  • Mercure Exeter Rougemont Hotel0.3 km
  • Oakcliffe Hotel0.8 km
  • Queens Court Hotel0.6 km
  • + 12 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

48 nearby
  • Coolings on Gandy Street0.2 km
  • Revolution0.2 km
  • The Mermaid0.2 km
  • Vaults0.2 km
  • Bishops Blaize0.4 km
  • + 43 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

191 nearby
  • Arthur's Deli Cafe0.2 km
  • Beijing Beijing0.5 km
  • Bella Italia Exeter0.2 km
  • Brodys Breakfast Bistro0.3 km
  • Burger King0.1 km
  • + 186 more
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Supermarkets

12 nearby
  • Co-op (7831)0.5 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.1 km
  • Co-op0.8 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.8 km
  • Co-op0.8 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

36 nearby
  • Devon Larder0.5 km
  • Exeter Community Fridge0.3 km
  • Veg Box Cafe0.6 km
  • Alibaba0.2 km
  • Chef & Grill0.2 km
  • + 31 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Exeter Central0.4 km
  • Exeter St Thomas0.9 km
  • St James’ Park1.1 km

Bus Stops

  • South Street0.1 km
  • South Street0.1 km
  • Fore Street0.1 km
  • Fore Street0.1 km
  • Fore Street0.1 km