EX1 2LG is an up-and-coming urban area on Heavitree Road, 0.3km from Barnfield in Exeter. Administratively it sits within Newtown and St Leonard's ward and the Exeter constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, EX1 2LG is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Outside of residential hours, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 28% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 118 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £306k, down 77.6% 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 2LG are sourced from Output Area E00101209 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HEAVITREE ROAD, EX1 2LG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEAVITREE ROAD, EX1 2LG.
266
42
£ 38,400 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX1 2LG 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. EX1 2LG spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £306k. Property prices are trending down 77.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX1 2LG. The average age is 42.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 132,500
6 sales · Mean £ 126,833
Terraced
£ 387,500
2 sales · Mean £ 387,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around EX1 2LG is above average at 118 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
St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery
Ladysmith Junior School
St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School (VC)
Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School
St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy
St David's CofE Primary School
Devon Hospitals' Short Stay School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
76 nearby- JJB Sports Plc0.7 km
- Superdrug0.9 km
- Cafe Quirky0.9 km
- Card Factory0.8 km
- Langmaids News0.9 km
- + 71 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Mercure Exeter Rougemont Hotel1.0 km
- Southernhay House0.5 km
- White Hart Hotel0.8 km
- Jurys Inn Exeter0.1 km
- Raffles0.7 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
36 nearby- Coolings on Gandy Street0.8 km
- Revolution0.8 km
- The Mermaid0.8 km
- Vaults0.8 km
- On the Waterfront1.0 km
- + 31 more
Restaurant, Cafe
147 nearby- Arthur's Deli Cafe0.9 km
- Bella Italia Exeter0.8 km
- Brodys Breakfast Bistro0.9 km
- Burger King0.8 km
- Caffe Nero0.8 km
- + 142 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
- Co-op0.2 km
- Waitrose0.3 km
- European Shop0.4 km
- Iceland Foods PLC0.4 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Exeter Community Fridge0.7 km
- Alibaba1.0 km
- Exeter South Street KFC0.9 km
- Kiwis Food Hut0.9 km
- Ten Fifty0.8 km
- + 20 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St James’ Park0.7 km
- Exeter Central0.9 km
- Exeter0.9 km
Bus Stops
- Lower Summerlands0.1 km
- The Pyramids0.1 km
- College Road0.2 km
- Belgrave Road0.2 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: EX12LG · Data under Open Government Licence