Postcode Analysis Exeter, South West

EX1 1RS House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

362

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 38,400 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EX1 1RS represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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1/10
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1/10
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9/10
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6/10
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10/10
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7/10
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10/10
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1/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. EX1 1RS spans multiple life stages — average age 34, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

EX1 1RS is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.1km from The Close in Exeter. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within St David's ward and the Exeter constituency.

This is a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers.

Safety: Crime rates are high (270 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 1RS are sourced from Output Area E00171932 (shared with 76 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 1RS. The average age is 34.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British69.8%
Asian / British Asian12.3%
Black / African / Caribbean2.5%
Other / Mixed15.5%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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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 1RS are high at 270 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 offences718
Anti-social behaviour329
Shoplifting197
Public order115
Other theft107

school Local Schools

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St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School (VC)

Outstanding569 pupils0.7 km
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St David's CofE Primary School

Good101 pupils0.7 km
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Newtown Primary School

Requires Improvement128 pupils0.8 km
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St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery

Good0.9 km
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St Thomas Primary School

Good190 pupils1.1 km
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Montgomery Primary School

Good396 pupils1.2 km
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Ladysmith Junior School

Good351 pupils1.4 km
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Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School

Outstanding328 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

82 nearby
  • JJB Sports Plc0.4 km
  • Superdrug0.5 km
  • Sidwell Street Fruits0.9 km
  • 168 Oriental0.8 km
  • Central Store1.0 km
  • + 77 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

14 nearby
  • Bendene Town House0.8 km
  • Braeside Hotel0.8 km
  • Mercure Exeter Rougemont Hotel0.6 km
  • Queens Court Hotel0.9 km
  • The Farmers Union0.9 km
  • + 9 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

49 nearby
  • Coolings on Gandy Street0.4 km
  • Revolution0.5 km
  • The Mermaid0.4 km
  • Vaults0.4 km
  • St Anne's Well1.0 km
  • + 44 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

183 nearby
  • Arthur's Deli Cafe0.5 km
  • Beijing Beijing0.8 km
  • Bella Italia Exeter0.4 km
  • Brodys Breakfast Bistro0.5 km
  • Burger King0.3 km
  • + 178 more
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Supermarkets

12 nearby
  • Co-op (7831)0.8 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.4 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.9 km
  • Co-op0.7 km
  • Waitrose0.9 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

33 nearby
  • Devon Larder0.8 km
  • Exeter Community Fridge0.4 km
  • Veg Box Cafe0.5 km
  • Alibaba0.4 km
  • Chef & Grill0.4 km
  • + 28 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Exeter Central0.7 km
  • Exeter St Thomas0.9 km
  • Exeter1.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Mercure Hotel0.0 km
  • George's Meeting House0.2 km
  • South Street0.2 km
  • Holloway Street0.3 km
  • Holloway Street0.3 km