EX1 1AJ is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.1km from The Close in Exeter. Administratively it sits within St David's ward and the Exeter constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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 (324 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00180288 (shared with 89 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EX1 1AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EX1 1AJ.
127
37
£ 38,400 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX1 1AJ 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. EX1 1AJ spans multiple life stages — average age 37, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX1 1AJ. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near EX1 1AJ are high at 324 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.
school Local Schools
St David's CofE Primary School
St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery
Newtown Primary School
St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School (VC)
St Thomas Primary School
Montgomery Primary School
Ladysmith Junior School
St Gabriel's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
83 nearby- JJB Sports Plc0.2 km
- Superdrug0.3 km
- Sidwell Street Fruits0.7 km
- Spar Quayside0.5 km
- Cafe Quirky0.3 km
- + 78 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
17 nearby- Bendene Town House0.7 km
- Braeside Hotel0.6 km
- Mercure Exeter Rougemont Hotel0.4 km
- Oakcliffe Hotel0.9 km
- Queens Court Hotel0.7 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
50 nearby- Coolings on Gandy Street0.3 km
- Revolution0.3 km
- The Mermaid0.2 km
- Vaults0.3 km
- Bishops Blaize0.5 km
- + 45 more
Restaurant, Cafe
185 nearby- Arthur's Deli Cafe0.3 km
- Beijing Beijing0.6 km
- Bella Italia Exeter0.2 km
- Brodys Breakfast Bistro0.3 km
- Burger King0.2 km
- + 180 more
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Co-op (7831)0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer0.2 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.9 km
- Co-op0.6 km
- Waitrose0.9 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Devon Larder0.6 km
- Exeter Community Fridge0.3 km
- Veg Box Cafe0.7 km
- Alibaba0.4 km
- Chef & Grill0.4 km
- + 27 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Exeter Central0.5 km
- St James’ Park1.0 km
- Exeter St Thomas1.0 km
Bus Stops
- High Street0.1 km
- Marks and Spencer0.2 km
- High Street0.2 km
- Marks and Spencer0.2 km
- High Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: EX11AJ · Data under Open Government Licence