EX1 1AU is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.1km from Bedford Precinct in Exeter. Administratively it sits within St David's ward and the Exeter constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a public administration and security zone — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 64% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (193 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 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00171932 (shared with 76 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EX1 1AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EX1 1AU.
362
34
£ 38,400 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX1 1AU 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 1AU 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX1 1AU. 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
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 1AU are high at 193 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)
Newtown Primary School
St David's CofE Primary School
St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery
St Thomas Primary School
Ladysmith Junior School
Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School
Montgomery Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
80 nearby- JJB Sports Plc0.4 km
- Superdrug0.6 km
- Sidwell Street Fruits1.0 km
- 168 Oriental0.7 km
- Central Store1.0 km
- + 75 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- Bendene Town House0.9 km
- Braeside Hotel0.9 km
- Mercure Exeter Rougemont Hotel0.7 km
- Queens Court Hotel1.0 km
- Holiday Inn Express0.8 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
49 nearby- Coolings on Gandy Street0.5 km
- Revolution0.6 km
- The Mermaid0.5 km
- Vaults0.5 km
- St Anne's Well0.9 km
- + 44 more
Restaurant, Cafe
183 nearby- Arthur's Deli Cafe0.6 km
- Beijing Beijing0.9 km
- Bella Italia Exeter0.5 km
- Brodys Breakfast Bistro0.6 km
- Burger King0.4 km
- + 178 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Co-op (7831)0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer0.5 km
- Co-op0.6 km
- Waitrose0.7 km
- Tesco Metro (2486)0.4 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Devon Larder0.9 km
- Exeter Community Fridge0.5 km
- Veg Box Cafe0.6 km
- Alibaba0.6 km
- Chef & Grill0.6 km
- + 27 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Exeter Central0.7 km
- Exeter0.9 km
- St James’ Park1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Mercure Hotel0.2 km
- George's Meeting House0.3 km
- South Street0.3 km
- Paris Street0.4 km
- Holloway Street0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: EX11AU · Data under Open Government Licence