EX1 3SG is a sought-after residential area on Playmoor Cottages, 0.4km from Monkerton in Exeter. Administratively it sits within Pinhoe ward and the Exeter constituency.
For serious buyers, EX1 3SG is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 83% 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £365k, up 14.7% year-on-year. 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 3SG are sourced from Output Area E00101251 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PLAYMOOR COTTAGES, EX1 3SG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PLAYMOOR COTTAGES, EX1 3SG.
286
42
£ 48,700 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX1 3SG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, EX1 3SG combines high owner-occupation (83%), strong property values (£365k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 14.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX1 3SG. The average age is 42.1. 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
Terraced
£ 340,000
1 sales · Mean £ 340,000
Semi-Detached
£ 207,000
1 sales · Mean £ 207,000
Detached
£ 390,000
1 sales · Mean £ 390,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX1 3SG 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.
school Local Schools
Pinhoe Church of England Primary School & Nursery
Monkerton Community Primary School
Ellen Tinkham School
Westclyst Community Primary School
St Luke's Church of England School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Oxygen House0.8 km
- Heart Of Oak0.2 km
- Trailways0.7 km
- V & H Caterers0.8 km
- Oriental City0.2 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Pinhoe Garage0.2 km
- Pinhoe Pharmacy Ltd0.1 km
- The Co-operative Food0.9 km
- Gibbins0.3 km
- Spar0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Pizza Mario Limited0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Gipsy Hill Hotel0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Pinhoe Hoard0.9 km
- Pinhoe Jubilee Club0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pinhoe0.1 km
- Digby & Sowton2.5 km
- Polsloe Bridge2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Railway Station0.1 km
- Pinhoe Rail Station0.1 km
- Doctors Surgery0.2 km
- Doctors Surgery0.2 km
- Pinhoe Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: EX13SG · Data under Open Government Licence