EX1 1DL is an up-and-coming urban area on Market Street, 0.1km from Exeter in Exeter. Administratively it sits within St David's ward and the Exeter constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, EX1 1DL is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 60% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 18% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are high (306 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £216k. 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 1DL are sourced from Output Area E00101319 (shared with 31 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARKET STREET, EX1 1DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARKET STREET, EX1 1DL.
379
37
£ 38,400 /yr
31%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX1 1DL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
EX1 1DL has a significant social housing presence — 60% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX1 1DL. The average age is 36.7. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 185,000
3 sales · Mean £ 187,000
Terraced
£ 310,000
1 sales · Mean £ 310,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near EX1 1DL are high at 306 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)
St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery
Newtown Primary School
St Gabriel's CofE Primary School
West Exe Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
80 nearby- JJB Sports Plc0.4 km
- Superdrug0.3 km
- Sidwell Street Fruits0.9 km
- Card Factory0.6 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
- + 75 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
18 nearby- Bendene Town House0.6 km
- Braeside Hotel0.7 km
- Mercure Exeter Rougemont Hotel0.5 km
- Oakcliffe Hotel0.9 km
- Queens Court Hotel0.7 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
46 nearby- Coolings on Gandy Street0.4 km
- Revolution0.4 km
- The Mermaid0.4 km
- Vaults0.4 km
- Crocketts0.4 km
- + 41 more
Restaurant, Cafe
185 nearby- Arthur's Deli Cafe0.3 km
- Beijing Beijing0.6 km
- Bella Italia Exeter0.4 km
- Brodys Breakfast Bistro0.4 km
- Burger King0.3 km
- + 180 more
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Co-op (7831)0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer0.3 km
- Aldi1.0 km
- Co-op0.7 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd1.0 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
35 nearby- Devon Larder0.6 km
- Exeter Community Fridge0.5 km
- Fika Exeter0.9 km
- St Thomas Food Fight0.8 km
- Chiipys0.9 km
- + 30 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Exeter Central0.6 km
- Exeter St Thomas0.7 km
- Exeter St Davids1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Fore Street0.1 km
- Fore Street0.1 km
- Fore Street0.1 km
- Fore Street0.1 km
- Fore Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: EX11DL · Data under Open Government Licence