EX1 2UB is a safe, established residential area on Thompson Road, 0.6km from Polsloe Priory in Exeter. Administratively it sits within Pennsylvania ward and the Exeter constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, EX1 2UB is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £389k, up 4.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for EX1 2UB are sourced from Output Area E00101261 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THOMPSON ROAD, EX1 2UB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THOMPSON ROAD, EX1 2UB.
386
36
£ 48,200 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX1 2UB 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
EX1 2UB has a significant social housing presence — 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 4.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX1 2UB. 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
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
Semi-Detached
£ 403,500
2 sales · Mean £ 403,500
Terraced
£ 362,500
2 sales · Mean £ 362,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX1 2UB has low crime rates — 32 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
Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School
Ladysmith Junior School
St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy
Whipton Barton Infants and Nursery School
Whipton Barton Junior School
Willowbrook School
St James School
Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Day Lewis Pharmacy0.8 km
- RMC Stores0.7 km
- Stoke Hill Convenience Store0.8 km
- Jake n Joe Trading0.8 km
- McColls0.8 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Labour Clifton Hill Club1.0 km
- Queens Head Hotel0.2 km
- Star Inn0.7 km
- Pig & Pickle1.0 km
- Ship & Pelican1.0 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Priory Community Cafe0.5 km
- Refuel Coffee & Sandwich Bar0.2 km
- Stoke Hill AFC Cafe0.6 km
- Whipton Community Hall0.6 km
- Chicks1.0 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Morrisons Daily0.9 km
- Co-op0.9 km
- Tesco Express (2620)0.9 km
- Morrisons0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- A Farm Pizza0.8 km
- BBQ Kebab House0.8 km
- Chadni Express0.8 km
- Fish & Chips at Polsloe Bridge0.2 km
- Friar Tuck0.8 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Polsloe Bridge0.2 km
- St James’ Park1.5 km
- Exeter1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Polsloe Bridge Rail Station0.2 km
- Polsloe Bridge Rail Station0.2 km
- Hamlin Gardens0.2 km
- Tarbet Avenue0.2 km
- Tarbet Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: EX12UB · Data under Open Government Licence