EX1 2DS is a safe, established residential area on Polsloe Road, 0.1km from Newtown in Exeter. Administratively it sits within Heavitree ward and the Exeter constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 62% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £319k, down 17.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for EX1 2DS are sourced from Output Area E00101265 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
POLSLOE ROAD, EX1 2DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POLSLOE ROAD, EX1 2DS.
244
36
£ 48,200 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX1 2DS 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
No single demographic signal dominates EX1 2DS — age 36, 35% ownership, 62% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 17.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX1 2DS. The average age is 35.6. 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
Flat
£ 188,643
10 sales · Mean £ 206,319
Semi-Detached
£ 471,750
2 sales · Mean £ 471,750
Terraced
£ 855,000
2 sales · Mean £ 855,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX1 2DS has low crime rates — 39 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
Ladysmith Junior School
Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School
Newtown Primary School
St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy
St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery
Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery School
Devon Hospitals' Short Stay School
St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School (VC)
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
44 nearby- BHL Oriental Food Store0.9 km
- RMC Stores0.5 km
- Saunders Stores Ltd0.4 km
- Somboon Thai Shop0.8 km
- Sushi Daily0.3 km
- + 39 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Jurys Inn Exeter0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- All Stars Sports Bar0.9 km
- Duke of York Inn0.7 km
- Labour Clifton Hill Club0.2 km
- Queens Head Hotel1.0 km
- Exeter City Football Club0.7 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
49 nearby- Ari's Healthy Life0.8 km
- Boneyard Red Lion Works0.7 km
- Coffee First0.9 km
- Cosy Corner0.7 km
- Efes Grill0.8 km
- + 44 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- European Shop0.7 km
- Iceland Foods PLC0.9 km
- Morrisons Daily0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Tesco (6061)0.7 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Gourmet Peri Peri0.8 km
- Ming Wah0.9 km
- Shimizu0.8 km
- That's Nacho Burrito1.0 km
- + 12 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St James’ Park0.9 km
- Polsloe Bridge1.0 km
- Exeter1.1 km
Bus Stops
- R D & E Hospital0.2 km
- Ladysmith Road Infant School0.3 km
- Ladysmith Road Infant School0.3 km
- Park Road0.4 km
- Park Road0.4 km
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