Postcode Analysis Exeter, South West

WHIPTON LANE, EX1 3DN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHIPTON LANE, EX1 3DN.

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Population

334

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 43,800 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EX1 3DN 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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10/10
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9/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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8/10
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9/10
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6/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. EX1 3DN's low deprivation rank, 91% ownership, and £483k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

EX1 3DN is a sought-after residential area on Whipton Lane, 0.2km from Heavitree Pleasure in Exeter. Administratively it sits within Heavitree ward and the Exeter constituency.

For serious buyers, EX1 3DN is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. 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 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 91% 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £483k, up 0.9% year-on-year. 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 3DN are sourced from Output Area E00101423 (shared with 7 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 3DN. The average age is 44.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.8%
Asian / British Asian3.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed6.9%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 31%
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

£ 475,000

7 sales · Mean £ 448,071

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

EX1 3DN has low crime rates — 24 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 offences53
Anti-social behaviour32
Public order13
Burglary11
Vehicle crime8

school Local Schools

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St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy

Outstanding418 pupils0.6 km
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St Nicholas Catholic Primary School

Good320 pupils0.8 km
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Whipton Barton Infants and Nursery School

Good252 pupils0.9 km
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Whipton Barton Junior School

Requires Improvement208 pupils0.9 km
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Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School

Outstanding328 pupils0.9 km
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Woodwater Academy

Good310 pupils1.0 km
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Devon Hospitals' Short Stay School

Good0 pupils1.1 km
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Ladysmith Junior School

Good351 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Queens Head Hotel1.0 km
  • Emma's Kitchen0.3 km
  • The Horse and Groom0.8 km
  • Conservative Club0.7 km
  • Heavitree Social Club Ltd0.3 km
  • + 9 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Refuel Coffee & Sandwich Bar1.0 km
  • Stoke Hill AFC Cafe0.4 km
  • Whipton Community Hall0.9 km
  • Chicks0.7 km
  • Curry King0.7 km
  • + 3 more
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Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Fish & Chips at Polsloe Bridge0.9 km
  • Ming Wah1.0 km
  • That's Nacho Burrito0.9 km
  • The Four Seasons1.0 km
  • New Jumbo0.7 km
  • + 5 more
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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Central Convenience Stores0.7 km
  • McColls0.8 km
  • Robinsons News0.7 km
  • Londis1.0 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.7 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op0.6 km
  • Tesco Express (2620)0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Polsloe Bridge0.9 km
  • Exeter1.6 km
  • Digby & Sowton1.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Whiteway Drive0.1 km
  • Whiteway Drive0.1 km
  • Victor Street0.3 km
  • Carlyon Gardens0.3 km
  • Vaughan Road0.3 km