Postcode Analysis Exeter, South West

SWEETBRIER LANE, EX1 3AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SWEETBRIER LANE, EX1 3AJ.

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Population

335

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 43,800 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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8/10
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9/10
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9/10
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4/10
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7/10
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9/10
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9/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. EX1 3AJ spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. £375k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 8.5% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

EX1 3AJ is a safe, established residential area on Sweetbrier Lane, 0.3km from Heavitree Pleasure in Exeter. Administratively it sits within Heavitree ward and the Exeter constituency.

For serious buyers, EX1 3AJ is a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 87% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £375k, down 8.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for EX1 3AJ are sourced from Output Area E00101438 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX1 3AJ. The average age is 43.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.1%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed6.5%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 375,000

3 sales · Mean £ 380,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

EX1 3AJ has low crime rates — 21 incidents 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.

Violence and sexual offences50
Anti-social behaviour15
Public order10
Burglary10
Vehicle crime7

school Local Schools

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St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy

Outstanding418 pupils0.6 km
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Whipton Barton Infants and Nursery School

Good252 pupils0.7 km
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Whipton Barton Junior School

Requires Improvement208 pupils0.7 km
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Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School

Outstanding328 pupils0.8 km
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St Nicholas Catholic Primary School

Good320 pupils0.9 km
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Ladysmith Junior School

Good351 pupils1.0 km
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Woodwater Academy

Good310 pupils1.2 km
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Devon Hospitals' Short Stay School

Good0 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • Wonford Inn0.9 km
  • Queens Head Hotel0.8 km
  • Star Inn0.8 km
  • Royal Oak0.7 km
  • The Village Inn0.8 km
  • + 10 more
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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Day Lewis Pharmacy0.9 km
  • LONDIS Birchy Barton0.7 km
  • The Spanish Shop0.8 km
  • One Stop Convenience Stores0.9 km
  • Londis0.8 km
  • + 10 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Refuel Coffee & Sandwich Bar0.8 km
  • Stoke Hill AFC Cafe0.2 km
  • Monsieur Tacos Kebab Pizza0.8 km
  • Tamarind Bay0.7 km
  • Whipton Community Hall0.7 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • A Farm Pizza0.9 km
  • BBQ Kebab House0.8 km
  • Chadni Express0.8 km
  • Fish & Chips at Polsloe Bridge0.7 km
  • Friar Tuck0.8 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op0.7 km
  • Tesco Express (2620)0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Polsloe Bridge0.7 km
  • Exeter1.7 km
  • Digby & Sowton1.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Whiteway Drive0.1 km
  • Whiteway Drive0.1 km
  • Carlyon Gardens0.2 km
  • Carlyon Gardens0.2 km
  • Vaughan Road0.3 km