EX1 1BB is an up-and-coming urban area on West Street, 0.0km from Stepcote Hill in Exeter. Administratively it sits within St David's ward and the Exeter constituency.
For renters and young professionals, EX1 1BB offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 77% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (262 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £157k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 2.9% 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 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00101316 (shared with 37 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WEST STREET, EX1 1BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST STREET, EX1 1BB.
532
30
£ 38,400 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX1 1BB 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 1BB is a high-turnover rental hub — with 77% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand. Property prices are trending down 2.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX1 1BB. The average age is 29.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 141,000
10 sales · Mean £ 159,850
Terraced
£ 235,000
3 sales · Mean £ 241,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near EX1 1BB are high at 262 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 Thomas Primary School
Montgomery Primary School
St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School (VC)
West Exe Nursery School
St Gabriel's CofE Primary School
Torlands Academy
Bowhill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
78 nearby- JJB Sports Plc0.5 km
- Superdrug0.5 km
- Card Factory0.8 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
- Chandos Delicatessen Ltd0.7 km
- + 73 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
15 nearby- Bendene Town House0.8 km
- Braeside Hotel0.9 km
- Mercure Exeter Rougemont Hotel0.6 km
- Oakcliffe Hotel1.0 km
- Queens Court Hotel0.8 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
45 nearby- Coolings on Gandy Street0.6 km
- Revolution0.6 km
- The Mermaid0.6 km
- Vaults0.6 km
- Crocketts0.6 km
- + 40 more
Restaurant, Cafe
172 nearby- Arthur's Deli Cafe0.5 km
- Beijing Beijing0.8 km
- Bella Italia Exeter0.6 km
- Brodys Breakfast Bistro0.6 km
- Burger King0.5 km
- + 167 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Co-op (7831)0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer0.5 km
- Aldi0.8 km
- Co-op0.5 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.8 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Devon Larder0.8 km
- Exeter Community Fridge0.7 km
- Fika Exeter0.7 km
- Fish & Chips on Alphington Road1.0 km
- St Thomas Food Fight0.6 km
- + 27 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Exeter St Thomas0.5 km
- Exeter Central0.8 km
- Exeter St Davids1.2 km
Bus Stops
- King Street0.1 km
- King Street0.1 km
- Exe Bridges0.1 km
- Commercial Road0.1 km
- Exe Bridges0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: EX11BB · Data under Open Government Licence