EX1 1AP is an up-and-coming urban area on Southernhay East, 0.1km from The Close in Exeter. Administratively it sits within St David's ward and the Exeter constituency.
For renters and young professionals, EX1 1AP offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 64% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (212 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £552k, up 11.4% year-on-year. 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 1AP are sourced from Output Area E00171932 (shared with 76 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTHERNHAY EAST, EX1 1AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTHERNHAY EAST, EX1 1AP.
362
34
£ 38,400 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX1 1AP 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
EX1 1AP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 24% 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 £552k. Property prices are trending up 11.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX1 1AP. The average age is 34.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 533,500
14 sales · Mean £ 579,285
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near EX1 1AP are high at 212 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 Leonard's (CofE) Primary School (VC)
St David's CofE Primary School
Newtown Primary School
St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery
St Thomas Primary School
Montgomery Primary School
Ladysmith Junior School
Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
81 nearby- JJB Sports Plc0.4 km
- Superdrug0.5 km
- Sidwell Street Fruits1.0 km
- Card Factory0.5 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
- + 76 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
13 nearby- Bendene Town House0.9 km
- Braeside Hotel0.9 km
- Mercure Exeter Rougemont Hotel0.7 km
- Queens Court Hotel0.9 km
- The Farmers Union1.0 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
49 nearby- Coolings on Gandy Street0.5 km
- Revolution0.5 km
- The Mermaid0.5 km
- Vaults0.5 km
- Crocketts0.5 km
- + 44 more
Restaurant, Cafe
184 nearby- Arthur's Deli Cafe0.5 km
- Beijing Beijing0.8 km
- Bella Italia Exeter0.5 km
- Brodys Breakfast Bistro0.6 km
- Burger King0.4 km
- + 179 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Co-op (7831)0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer0.4 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.9 km
- Tesco Metro (2486)0.4 km
- Quick Stop0.6 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- Devon Larder0.8 km
- Exeter Community Fridge0.5 km
- Fika Exeter1.0 km
- Chiipys0.7 km
- Clock Tower Fish & Chips Bar0.8 km
- + 28 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Exeter Central0.7 km
- Exeter0.9 km
- Exeter St Thomas1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Mercure Hotel0.0 km
- George's Meeting House0.2 km
- South Street0.2 km
- Holloway Street0.3 km
- Holloway Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EX11AP · Data under Open Government Licence