EX1 3AX is a sought-after residential area on Chard Road, 0.2km from Heavitree Pleasure in Exeter. Administratively it sits within Heavitree ward and the Exeter constituency.
For serious buyers, EX1 3AX is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 92% 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £450k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for EX1 3AX are sourced from Output Area E00101172 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHARD ROAD, EX1 3AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHARD ROAD, EX1 3AX.
300
41
£ 43,800 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX1 3AX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, EX1 3AX combines high owner-occupation (92%), strong property values (£450k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX1 3AX. The average age is 41.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 365,000
13 sales · Mean £ 382,848
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX1 3AX has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy
Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School
Ladysmith Junior School
Whipton Barton Infants and Nursery School
Whipton Barton Junior School
St Nicholas Catholic Primary School
Devon Hospitals' Short Stay School
Woodwater Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Wonford Inn0.8 km
- Queens Head Hotel0.8 km
- Star Inn0.9 km
- Royal Oak0.5 km
- The Village Inn0.9 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Refuel Coffee & Sandwich Bar0.8 km
- Stoke Hill AFC Cafe0.4 km
- Monsieur Tacos Kebab Pizza0.8 km
- Tamarind Bay0.5 km
- Whipton Community Hall0.8 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Morrisons Daily0.9 km
- Morrisons1.0 km
- Co-op0.5 km
- Tesco Express (2620)0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- BBQ Kebab House1.0 km
- Chadni Express1.0 km
- Fish & Chips at Polsloe Bridge0.7 km
- Friar Tuck1.0 km
- Ming Wah0.7 km
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Cocorico1.0 km
- LONDIS Birchy Barton0.8 km
- The Spanish Shop0.6 km
- One Stop Convenience Stores1.0 km
- Londis0.8 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Polsloe Bridge0.7 km
- Exeter1.5 km
- St James’ Park1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Carlyon Gardens0.1 km
- Carlyon Gardens0.1 km
- Dawn Close0.2 km
- Hamlin Lane0.2 km
- Hamlin Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: EX13AX · Data under Open Government Licence