Postcode Analysis Exeter, South West

POLSLOE ROAD, EX1 2DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POLSLOE ROAD, EX1 2DS.

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Population

244

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 48,200 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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5/10
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1/10
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10/10
workEmployment
5/10
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8/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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9/10
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2/10
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1/10
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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.

home £319,850 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British86.7%
Asian / British Asian2.9%
Black / African / Caribbean3.3%
Other / Mixed7.1%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
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.

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.

Violence and sexual offences103
Anti-social behaviour55
Criminal damage and arson32
Other theft30
Public order19

school Local Schools

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Ladysmith Junior School

Good351 pupils0.2 km
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Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School

Outstanding328 pupils0.3 km
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Newtown Primary School

Requires Improvement128 pupils0.4 km
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St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy

Outstanding418 pupils0.6 km
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St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery

Good0.9 km
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Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding298 pupils1.1 km
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Devon Hospitals' Short Stay School

Good0 pupils1.1 km
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St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School (VC)

Outstanding569 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Jurys Inn Exeter0.6 km
local_bar

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

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
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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
fastfood

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