EX1 1GQ is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from The Close in Exeter. Administratively it sits within St David's ward and the Exeter constituency.
For renters and young professionals, EX1 1GQ offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. With an average age of just 24, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 68% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (285 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 1GQ are sourced from Output Area E00180241 (shared with 382 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EX1 1GQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EX1 1GQ.
562
24
£ 38,400 /yr
16%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX1 1GQ 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 1GQ is a student and graduate zone — average age 24, 68% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. Higher crime warrants awareness — HMO density and nightlife are likely contributors.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX1 1GQ. The average age is 24.4. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near EX1 1GQ are high at 285 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 Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery
St David's CofE Primary School
Newtown Primary School
St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School (VC)
St Thomas Primary School
Ladysmith Junior School
Montgomery Primary School
Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
81 nearby- JJB Sports Plc0.2 km
- Superdrug0.3 km
- Sidwell Street Fruits0.6 km
- House of Hope & Mercy in the Jungle0.7 km
- Newham Stores, Premier0.4 km
- + 76 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
17 nearby- Bendene Town House0.6 km
- Braeside Hotel0.5 km
- Mercure Exeter Rougemont Hotel0.4 km
- Oakcliffe Hotel0.9 km
- Queens Court Hotel0.7 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
47 nearby- Coolings on Gandy Street0.2 km
- Revolution0.3 km
- The Mermaid0.2 km
- Vaults0.2 km
- City Gate0.5 km
- + 42 more
Restaurant, Cafe
179 nearby- Arthur's Deli Cafe0.4 km
- Beijing Beijing0.5 km
- Bella Italia Exeter0.2 km
- Brodys Breakfast Bistro0.3 km
- Burger King0.3 km
- + 174 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Co-op (7831)0.5 km
- Marks & Spencer0.2 km
- Co-op0.4 km
- Waitrose0.8 km
- Co-op (4962)0.7 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- Devon Larder0.5 km
- Exeter Community Fridge0.2 km
- Far East Delight0.9 km
- Pizza Hut0.7 km
- Sidwell Fish And Chips0.7 km
- + 28 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Exeter Central0.4 km
- St James’ Park0.8 km
- Exeter St Thomas1.2 km
Bus Stops
- High Street0.0 km
- High Street0.0 km
- High Street0.1 km
- High Street0.1 km
- High Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: EX11GQ · Data under Open Government Licence