EX1 2QL is a safe, established residential area on Fore Street, 0.5km from Heavitree Pleasure in Exeter. Administratively it sits within Heavitree ward and the Exeter constituency.
For renters and young professionals, EX1 2QL offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 59% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £255k.
Census 2021 statistics for EX1 2QL are sourced from Output Area E00101180 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FORE STREET, EX1 2QL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FORE STREET, EX1 2QL.
416
37
£ 48,200 /yr
31%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. EX1 2QL spans multiple life stages — average age 37, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX1 2QL. The average age is 36.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Terraced
£ 255,000
1 sales · Mean £ 255,000
Semi-Detached
£ 120,000
1 sales · Mean £ 120,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX1 2QL has low crime rates — 34 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
St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy
Devon Hospitals' Short Stay School
Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School
Ladysmith Junior School
Chestnut Nursery
Newtown Primary School
Wynstream School
St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School (VC)
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Wonford Inn0.5 km
- Wonford Social Club0.8 km
- Pig & Pickle0.0 km
- Ship & Pelican0.1 km
- The Heavy Tree0.1 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Fine Fillings (Main Hospital)0.5 km
- P. E. O. C. Buffet Bar0.5 km
- Savour Coffee Shop0.5 km
- TLC Restaurant0.5 km
- Waterside Buffet0.5 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Lidl UK GmbH (1514)1.0 km
- Co-op0.1 km
- Tesco Express (2620)0.2 km
- Waitrose0.8 km
- Morrisons Daily0.5 km
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Lloyds Pharmacy Ltd0.1 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.2 km
- Sushi Daily0.8 km
- Sushi Daily0.7 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Choy's Takeaway0.8 km
- New Orient0.0 km
- Eddys Fast Food0.0 km
- The Bengal0.0 km
- New Jumbo0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Exeter0.9 km
- Polsloe Bridge1.1 km
- St James’ Park1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Post Office0.0 km
- Co-operative0.1 km
- Windsor Castle0.1 km
- Windsor Castle0.1 km
- Bovemoors Lane Top0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EX12QL · Data under Open Government Licence