Postcode Analysis Exeter, South West

EX1 1BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EX1 1BP.

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Population

226

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 38,400 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EX1 1BP 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.

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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10/10
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1/10
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5/10
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Area Character

EX1 1BP has a significant social housing presence — 67% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

EX1 1BP is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km from Friars Green in Exeter. Administratively it sits within St David's ward and the Exeter constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, EX1 1BP is these neighbourhoods are mainly comprised of flats, interspersed with occasional detached, semi-detached or terraced houses. there are many families with children, and marriage and civil partnership is less common than in the group as a whole. rates of use of english as the main language are slightly lower than group average and residents are less likely to be affiliated with any religion. there are more students and there is slightly higher unemployment than elsewhere in the group. employment is heavily skewed towards the provision of routine services. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 67% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are high (312 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 1BP are sourced from Output Area E00101317 (shared with 20 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 1BP. The average age is 40.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.8%
Asian / British Asian3.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

Crime rates near EX1 1BP are high at 312 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 offences729
Anti-social behaviour383
Shoplifting305
Public order121
Criminal damage and arson118

school Local Schools

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St David's CofE Primary School

Good101 pupils0.5 km
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St Thomas Primary School

Good190 pupils0.8 km
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St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School (VC)

Outstanding569 pupils0.8 km
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Montgomery Primary School

Good396 pupils0.9 km
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Newtown Primary School

Requires Improvement128 pupils1.1 km
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St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery

Good1.1 km
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West Exe Nursery School

Outstanding113 pupils1.3 km
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St Gabriel's CofE Primary School

Good170 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

81 nearby
  • JJB Sports Plc0.4 km
  • Superdrug0.4 km
  • Sidwell Street Fruits0.9 km
  • Card Factory0.6 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
  • + 76 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

17 nearby
  • Bendene Town House0.7 km
  • Braeside Hotel0.8 km
  • Mercure Exeter Rougemont Hotel0.5 km
  • Oakcliffe Hotel1.0 km
  • Queens Court Hotel0.8 km
  • + 12 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

47 nearby
  • Coolings on Gandy Street0.5 km
  • Revolution0.5 km
  • The Mermaid0.4 km
  • Vaults0.5 km
  • Crocketts0.5 km
  • + 42 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

185 nearby
  • Arthur's Deli Cafe0.4 km
  • Beijing Beijing0.7 km
  • Bella Italia Exeter0.4 km
  • Brodys Breakfast Bistro0.5 km
  • Burger King0.3 km
  • + 180 more
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Supermarkets

13 nearby
  • Co-op (7831)0.7 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.3 km
  • Aldi0.9 km
  • Co-op0.7 km
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.9 km
  • + 8 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

35 nearby
  • Devon Larder0.7 km
  • Exeter Community Fridge0.5 km
  • Fika Exeter0.8 km
  • St Thomas Food Fight0.8 km
  • Chiipys0.9 km
  • + 30 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Exeter Central0.6 km
  • Exeter St Thomas0.7 km
  • Exeter1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • George's Meeting House0.1 km
  • South Street0.1 km
  • South Street0.2 km
  • Fore Street0.2 km
  • South Street0.2 km