Postcode Analysis Exeter, South West

SANDFORD WALK, EX1 2ES House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SANDFORD WALK, EX1 2ES.

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Population

240

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 38,400 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EX1 2ES is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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8/10
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8/10
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8/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. EX1 2ES spans multiple life stages — average age 41, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 4.2% year-on-year.

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

EX1 2ES is a mixed residential area on Sandford Walk, 0.2km from Newtown in Exeter. Administratively it sits within Newtown and St Leonard's ward and the Exeter constituency.

The people who live in EX1 2ES are typical of a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. Outside of residential hours, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 88 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £252k, up 4.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for EX1 2ES are sourced from Output Area E00101210 (shared with 5 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 2ES. The average age is 40.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.2%
Asian / British Asian7.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 260,000

20 sales · Mean £ 254,700

Flat

£ 135,250

3 sales · Mean £ 143,083

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

Crime around EX1 2ES is moderate at 88 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 offences249
Anti-social behaviour167
Other theft63
Criminal damage and arson58
Public order54

school Local Schools

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Newtown Primary School

Requires Improvement128 pupils0.1 km
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Ladysmith Junior School

Good351 pupils0.6 km
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Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School

Outstanding328 pupils0.7 km
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St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery

Good0.7 km
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St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy

Outstanding418 pupils0.9 km
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St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School (VC)

Outstanding569 pupils1.0 km
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Devon Hospitals' Short Stay School

Good0 pupils1.2 km
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Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding298 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

56 nearby
  • JJB Sports Plc0.9 km
  • Greggs Plc0.6 km
  • Lavis Newsagency0.5 km
  • Cocorico0.8 km
  • McColls (Morrisons Daily)0.5 km
  • + 51 more
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Pub, NightClub

30 nearby
  • Coolings on Gandy Street1.0 km
  • Vaults1.0 km
  • Black Horse Inn0.7 km
  • Cross Keys Bar & Cafe0.2 km
  • Exeter Phoenix Cafe Bar1.0 km
  • + 25 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

87 nearby
  • Burger King1.0 km
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
  • Lloyd's Lounge0.9 km
  • Owl & Pussycat Coffee House0.9 km
  • Relish Sandwich Bar0.7 km
  • + 82 more
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Supermarkets

12 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer1.0 km
  • Co-op Food0.7 km
  • Co-op0.4 km
  • Waitrose0.1 km
  • Co-op (4962)0.9 km
  • + 7 more
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Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Exeter Community Fridge0.9 km
  • Far East Delight0.5 km
  • Pizza Hut0.5 km
  • Eddys Fast Food0.9 km
  • The Bengal0.9 km
  • + 14 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.8 km
  • Hotel Du Vin & Bistro0.9 km
  • Southernhay House0.7 km
  • Jurys Inn Exeter0.3 km
  • Raffles0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St James’ Park0.8 km
  • Exeter1.0 km
  • Exeter Central1.1 km

Bus Stops

  • St Lukes Campus0.2 km
  • R D & E Hospital0.2 km
  • Lower Summerlands0.2 km
  • Waitrose0.2 km
  • College Road0.2 km