Postcode Analysis Exeter, South West

DOTTON CLOSE, EX1 3US House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOTTON CLOSE, EX1 3US.

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Population

237

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 56,800 /yr

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Employed

66%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EX1 3US 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.

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

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, EX1 3US combines high owner-occupation (59%), strong property values (£328k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

EX1 3US is a sought-after residential area on Dotton Close, 0.3km from Ringswell in Exeter. Administratively it sits within Pinhoe ward and the Exeter constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in EX1, EX1 3US offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a public administration and security character: public administration and security with mainly white workforces. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. Employment levels are high (52% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £328k. 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 3US are sourced from Output Area E00180217 (shared with 5 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 3US. The average age is 43.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.4%
Asian / British Asian3.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

66%Active
FT: 52%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 271,000

4 sales · Mean £ 284,250

Detached

£ 317,500

1 sales · Mean £ 317,500

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

EX1 3US has low crime rates — 28 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 offences46
Anti-social behaviour26
Other theft14
Criminal damage and arson12
Public order6

school Local Schools

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St Nicholas Catholic Primary School

Good320 pupils0.4 km
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St Peter's Church of England Aided School

Good1301 pupils0.7 km
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St Luke's Church of England School

Inadequate810 pupils1.0 km
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Ellen Tinkham School

Outstanding240 pupils1.0 km
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Stansfield Academy

Requires Improvement37 pupils1.0 km
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Whipton Barton Junior School

Requires Improvement208 pupils1.1 km
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Whipton Barton Infants and Nursery School

Good252 pupils1.1 km
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Monkerton Community Primary School

176 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Birchwood Price Tools0.6 km
  • Central Convenience Stores0.5 km
  • Met Office Shop0.4 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy (inside Sainsburys)0.9 km
  • LONDIS Birchy Barton0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Fresha Cafe@Middlemoor0.6 km
  • Eurest, Met Office Restaurant0.4 km
  • Fresha Limited0.7 km
  • Brewers Fayre, Exeter M5.0.5 km
  • Caffe Pausa0.9 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Whipton And Pinhoe Labour Club1.0 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Exeter Toby Carvery0.8 km
  • Holiday Inn Express0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • Tommy's Fish Bar & Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
  • Sushi Gourmet0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Digby & Sowton1.0 km
  • Pinhoe1.6 km
  • Polsloe Bridge1.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Wilton Way0.2 km
  • Wilton Way0.2 km
  • Vospers Garage0.3 km
  • Vospers Garage0.3 km
  • Lower Hill Barton Road0.3 km