Postcode Analysis Exeter, South West

HILLYFIELD ROAD, EX1 3LZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILLYFIELD ROAD, EX1 3LZ.

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Population

297

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 43,800 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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4/10
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3/10
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9/10
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4/10
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8/10
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3/10
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9/10
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4/10
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5/10
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Area Character

EX1 3LZ has a significant social housing presence — 43% 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 down 12.0% year-on-year.

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

EX1 3LZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hillyfield Road, 0.2km from Whipton in Exeter. Administratively it sits within Mincinglake and Whipton ward and the Exeter constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, EX1 3LZ is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £208k, down 12.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for EX1 3LZ are sourced from Output Area E00101437 (shared with 8 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 3LZ. The average age is 38.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.6%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Terraced

£ 208,000

5 sales · Mean £ 210,200

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

EX1 3LZ has low crime rates — 42 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 offences146
Anti-social behaviour39
Criminal damage and arson25
Public order17
Other theft11

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 Luke's Church of England School

Inadequate810 pupils0.6 km
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Monkerton Community Primary School

176 pupils1.0 km
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St Nicholas Catholic Primary School

Good320 pupils1.0 km
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Ellen Tinkham School

Outstanding240 pupils1.0 km
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St James School

Good959 pupils1.0 km
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Willowbrook School

Requires Improvement427 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Met Office Shop0.8 km
  • Spar Whipton0.6 km
  • Day Lewis Pharmacy0.5 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.2 km
  • Jake n Joe Trading0.5 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Eurest, Met Office Restaurant0.8 km
  • Trailways0.8 km
  • Stoke Hill AFC Cafe0.9 km
  • Exeter City Group LTD0.7 km
  • Whipton Community Hall0.6 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Tommy's Fish Bar & Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
  • A Farm Pizza0.5 km
  • BBQ Kebab House0.5 km
  • Chadni Express0.5 km
  • Friar Tuck0.5 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Star Inn0.6 km
  • The Village Inn0.6 km
  • Whipton And Pinhoe Labour Club0.6 km
  • Whipton Institute0.6 km
  • Exeter Saracens Rugby Football Club0.7 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Polsloe Bridge1.2 km
  • Pinhoe1.3 km
  • Digby & Sowton1.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Hillyfield Road0.1 km
  • Thackery Road0.2 km
  • Whipton Barton Shops0.2 km
  • Whipton Barton Shops0.2 km
  • Warwick Way0.2 km