Postcode Analysis Exeter, South West

SOUTH LAWN TERRACE, EX1 2SN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTH LAWN TERRACE, EX1 2SN.

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Population

284

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 48,200 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EX1 2SN 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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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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9/10
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5/10
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9/10
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10/10
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8/10
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4/10
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Area Character

EX1 2SN is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 82% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

EX1 2SN is a sought-after residential area on South Lawn Terrace, 0.4km from Heavitree Pleasure in Exeter. Administratively it sits within Heavitree ward and the Exeter constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in EX1, EX1 2SN offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 82% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for EX1 2SN are sourced from Output Area E00101179 (shared with 11 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 2SN. The average age is 48.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.1%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.9%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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

EX1 2SN has low crime rates — 36 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 offences85
Anti-social behaviour27
Shoplifting23
Other theft17
Public order17

school Local Schools

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St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy

Outstanding418 pupils0.0 km
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Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School

Outstanding328 pupils0.4 km
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Ladysmith Junior School

Good351 pupils0.6 km
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Devon Hospitals' Short Stay School

Good0 pupils0.8 km
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Newtown Primary School

Requires Improvement128 pupils1.0 km
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Whipton Barton Infants and Nursery School

Good252 pupils1.2 km
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Whipton Barton Junior School

Requires Improvement208 pupils1.2 km
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Chestnut Nursery

Good48 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • RMC Stores0.9 km
  • Sushi Daily0.8 km
  • Sushi Daily0.8 km
  • Take A Break0.9 km
  • Sushi Daily0.8 km
  • + 13 more
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Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • Labour Clifton Hill Club0.9 km
  • Queens Head Hotel0.9 km
  • Cross Keys Bar & Cafe0.8 km
  • Heavitree And Wonford United Services Club0.9 km
  • Royal Oak0.3 km
  • + 10 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • Refuel Coffee & Sandwich Bar0.9 km
  • Stoke Hill AFC Cafe0.8 km
  • Fine Fillings0.7 km
  • Monsieur Tacos Kebab Pizza0.9 km
  • Tamarind Bay0.3 km
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Morrisons Daily0.5 km
  • Co-op0.2 km
  • Tesco Express (2620)0.3 km
  • Waitrose0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Fish & Chips at Polsloe Bridge0.9 km
  • Ming Wah0.8 km
  • That's Nacho Burrito0.8 km
  • The Four Seasons0.9 km
  • The Bengal0.3 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Polsloe Bridge0.9 km
  • Exeter1.2 km
  • St James’ Park1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Dental Centre0.0 km
  • South Lawn Terrace0.0 km
  • Windsor Castle0.2 km
  • Normandy Road0.2 km
  • Stuart Road0.2 km