EX1 3AJ is a safe, established residential area on Sweetbrier Lane, 0.3km from Heavitree Pleasure in Exeter. Administratively it sits within Heavitree ward and the Exeter constituency.
For serious buyers, EX1 3AJ is a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 87% 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 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £375k, down 8.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for EX1 3AJ are sourced from Output Area E00101438 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SWEETBRIER LANE, EX1 3AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SWEETBRIER LANE, EX1 3AJ.
335
43
£ 43,800 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. EX1 3AJ spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. £375k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 8.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX1 3AJ. The average age is 43.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 375,000
3 sales · Mean £ 380,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX1 3AJ has low crime rates — 21 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
Whipton Barton Infants and Nursery School
Whipton Barton Junior School
Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School
St Nicholas Catholic Primary School
Ladysmith Junior School
Woodwater Academy
Devon Hospitals' Short Stay School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Wonford Inn0.9 km
- Queens Head Hotel0.8 km
- Star Inn0.8 km
- Royal Oak0.7 km
- The Village Inn0.8 km
- + 10 more
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Day Lewis Pharmacy0.9 km
- LONDIS Birchy Barton0.7 km
- The Spanish Shop0.8 km
- One Stop Convenience Stores0.9 km
- Londis0.8 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Refuel Coffee & Sandwich Bar0.8 km
- Stoke Hill AFC Cafe0.2 km
- Monsieur Tacos Kebab Pizza0.8 km
- Tamarind Bay0.7 km
- Whipton Community Hall0.7 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- A Farm Pizza0.9 km
- BBQ Kebab House0.8 km
- Chadni Express0.8 km
- Fish & Chips at Polsloe Bridge0.7 km
- Friar Tuck0.8 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op0.7 km
- Tesco Express (2620)0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Polsloe Bridge0.7 km
- Exeter1.7 km
- Digby & Sowton1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Whiteway Drive0.1 km
- Whiteway Drive0.1 km
- Carlyon Gardens0.2 km
- Carlyon Gardens0.2 km
- Vaughan Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EX13AJ · Data under Open Government Licence