Postcode Analysis Exeter, South West

BINFORD CLOSE, EX1 3JZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BINFORD CLOSE, EX1 3JZ.

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Population

296

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 43,800 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EX1 3JZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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6/10
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3/10
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9/10
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7/10
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6/10
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3/10
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10/10
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3/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 38% of tenure in EX1 3JZ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

EX1 3JZ is a safe, established residential area on Binford Close, 0.5km from Heavitree Pleasure in Exeter. Administratively it sits within Heavitree ward and the Exeter constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, EX1 3JZ is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for EX1 3JZ are sourced from Output Area E00101441 (shared with 6 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 3JZ. The average age is 41.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.5%
Asian / British Asian2.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

EX1 3JZ has low crime rates — 25 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 offences55
Anti-social behaviour22
Burglary10
Other theft10
Public order7

school Local Schools

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Whipton Barton Junior School

Requires Improvement208 pupils0.5 km
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Whipton Barton Infants and Nursery School

Good252 pupils0.5 km
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St Nicholas Catholic Primary School

Good320 pupils0.7 km
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St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy

Outstanding418 pupils0.8 km
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Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School

Outstanding328 pupils1.0 km
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Ladysmith Junior School

Good351 pupils1.2 km
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Woodwater Academy

Good310 pupils1.2 km
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St Peter's Church of England Aided School

Good1301 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Jake n Joe Trading0.7 km
  • McColls0.7 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.9 km
  • Pinhoe Road Baptist Church0.8 km
  • Central Convenience Stores0.5 km
  • + 8 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Whipton Community Hall0.6 km
  • Monsieur Tacos Kebab Pizza0.8 km
  • Tamarind Bay1.0 km
  • Chicks1.0 km
  • The Daisy Cafe0.9 km
  • + 2 more
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Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Asia Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • Tommy's Fish Bar & Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
  • A Farm Pizza0.7 km
  • BBQ Kebab House0.6 km
  • Chadni Express0.6 km
  • + 6 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • The Village Inn0.7 km
  • Whipton And Pinhoe Labour Club0.3 km
  • Whipton Institute0.7 km
  • Emma's Kitchen0.7 km
  • Heavitree Social Club Ltd0.7 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op1.0 km
  • Tesco Express (2620)0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Polsloe Bridge0.8 km
  • Digby & Sowton1.8 km
  • Exeter2.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Vaughan Road0.1 km
  • Vaughan Road0.1 km
  • Thornberry Avenue0.2 km
  • Thornberry Avenue0.2 km
  • Whiteway Drive0.3 km