EX1 3DU is a sought-after residential area on Dawn Close, 0.3km 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 3DU offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 92% 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £460k. 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 3DU are sourced from Output Area E00101172 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DAWN CLOSE, EX1 3DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DAWN CLOSE, EX1 3DU.
300
41
£ 43,800 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX1 3DU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
EX1 3DU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £460k, 92% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX1 3DU. The average age is 41.4. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 460,000
1 sales · Mean £ 460,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX1 3DU has low crime rates — 22 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
Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School
Ladysmith Junior School
Whipton Barton Infants and Nursery School
Whipton Barton Junior School
Devon Hospitals' Short Stay School
St Nicholas Catholic Primary School
Newtown Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- The Bengal0.7 km
- A Farm Pizza1.0 km
- BBQ Kebab House0.9 km
- Chadni Express0.9 km
- Fish & Chips at Polsloe Bridge0.6 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Fine Fillings0.9 km
- Priory Community Cafe0.9 km
- Refuel Coffee & Sandwich Bar0.6 km
- Stoke Hill AFC Cafe0.5 km
- Monsieur Tacos Kebab Pizza0.6 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Wonford Inn0.9 km
- Queens Head Hotel0.6 km
- Star Inn0.9 km
- Royal Oak0.6 km
- Pig & Pickle0.7 km
- + 10 more
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Day Lewis Pharmacy1.0 km
- RMC Stores0.9 km
- Cocorico0.8 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy Ltd0.6 km
- Robinsons News0.4 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Morrisons Daily0.8 km
- Morrisons0.8 km
- Co-op0.6 km
- Tesco Express (2620)0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Polsloe Bridge0.6 km
- Exeter1.5 km
- St James’ Park1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Dawn Close0.1 km
- Dawn Close0.1 km
- Hamlin Lane0.1 km
- Hamlin Gardens0.1 km
- Hamlin Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: EX13DU · Data under Open Government Licence