EX1 3LZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hillyfield Road, 0.2km from Whipton in Exeter. Administratively it sits within Mincinglake and Whipton ward and the Exeter constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, EX1 3LZ is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £208k, down 12.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for EX1 3LZ are sourced from Output Area E00101437 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HILLYFIELD ROAD, EX1 3LZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILLYFIELD ROAD, EX1 3LZ.
297
38
£ 43,800 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX1 3LZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
EX1 3LZ has a significant social housing presence — 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 12.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX1 3LZ. The average age is 38.0. 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: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 208,000
5 sales · Mean £ 210,200
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX1 3LZ has low crime rates — 42 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.
school Local Schools
Whipton Barton Junior School
Whipton Barton Infants and Nursery School
St Luke's Church of England School
Monkerton Community Primary School
St Nicholas Catholic Primary School
Ellen Tinkham School
St James School
Willowbrook School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Met Office Shop0.8 km
- Spar Whipton0.6 km
- Day Lewis Pharmacy0.5 km
- Morrisons Daily0.2 km
- Jake n Joe Trading0.5 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Eurest, Met Office Restaurant0.8 km
- Trailways0.8 km
- Stoke Hill AFC Cafe0.9 km
- Exeter City Group LTD0.7 km
- Whipton Community Hall0.6 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Tommy's Fish Bar & Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- A Farm Pizza0.5 km
- BBQ Kebab House0.5 km
- Chadni Express0.5 km
- Friar Tuck0.5 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Star Inn0.6 km
- The Village Inn0.6 km
- Whipton And Pinhoe Labour Club0.6 km
- Whipton Institute0.6 km
- Exeter Saracens Rugby Football Club0.7 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Polsloe Bridge1.2 km
- Pinhoe1.3 km
- Digby & Sowton1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Hillyfield Road0.1 km
- Thackery Road0.2 km
- Whipton Barton Shops0.2 km
- Whipton Barton Shops0.2 km
- Warwick Way0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: EX13LZ · Data under Open Government Licence