EX1 2BJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Clifton Road, 0.1km from Belmont House in Exeter. Administratively it sits within Newtown and St Leonard's ward and the Exeter constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, EX1 2BJ is residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. Outside of residential hours, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 75 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £252k, up 14.5% year-on-year. 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 2BJ are sourced from Output Area E00101208 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CLIFTON ROAD, EX1 2BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLIFTON ROAD, EX1 2BJ.
184
37
£ 38,400 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX1 2BJ 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.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 42% of tenure in EX1 2BJ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 37-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 14.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX1 2BJ. The average age is 37.5. 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 mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 252,000
2 sales · Mean £ 252,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around EX1 2BJ is moderate at 75 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
Newtown Primary School
Ladysmith Junior School
St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery
Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School
St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy
Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery School
St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School (VC)
Stoke Hill Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
53 nearby- BHL Oriental Food Store0.5 km
- Next (138)0.7 km
- RMC Stores0.6 km
- Saunders Stores Ltd0.1 km
- Somboon Thai Shop0.4 km
- + 48 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Jurys Inn Exeter0.3 km
- Raffles0.7 km
- Southernhay House0.8 km
- Premier Inn0.9 km
- Hotel Du Vin & Bistro1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
29 nearby- All Stars Sports Bar0.6 km
- Badavi`s Lounge0.7 km
- Duke of York Inn0.3 km
- Exonia Bowling Club0.9 km
- Hole In The Wall0.8 km
- + 24 more
Restaurant, Cafe
82 nearby- Ari's Healthy Life0.4 km
- Boneyard Red Lion Works0.3 km
- Cafe W @ Waterstones0.7 km
- Caffe Espresso0.8 km
- Coffee First0.6 km
- + 77 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- European Shop0.3 km
- Iceland Foods PLC0.6 km
- Morrisons Daily0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Tesco (6061)0.3 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Gourmet Peri Peri0.4 km
- Sandwich Bar0.7 km
- Shimizu0.4 km
- Sidwell Fish And Chips0.3 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St James’ Park0.6 km
- Exeter Central1.1 km
- Exeter1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Exeter Trust House0.3 km
- Sorry Head0.3 km
- Elmside0.3 km
- R D & E Hospital0.3 km
- St James Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EX12BJ · Data under Open Government Licence