Postcode Analysis Exeter, South West

FOLLIS WALK, EX1 3WZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOLLIS WALK, EX1 3WZ.

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Population

564

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Avg Age

28

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Avg Income

£ 38,400 /yr

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Employed

31%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EX1 3WZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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3/10
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6/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates EX1 3WZ — age 28, 36% ownership, 45% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £349k. Property prices are trending up 3.4% year-on-year.

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

EX1 3WZ is a well-regarded residential area on Follis Walk, 0.4km from Belmont House in Exeter. Administratively it sits within Newtown and St Leonard's ward and the Exeter constituency.

For renters and young professionals, EX1 3WZ offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At just 28 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 45% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (147 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £349k, up 3.4% 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 3WZ are sourced from Output Area E00101206 (shared with 733 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 3WZ. The average age is 27.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British69.6%
Asian / British Asian21.6%
Black / African / Caribbean2.7%
Other / Mixed6.2%

Economic Activity

31%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 350,000

3 sales · Mean £ 338,666

Semi-Detached

£ 349,000

1 sales · Mean £ 349,000

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

Crime rates near EX1 3WZ are high at 147 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 offences440
Anti-social behaviour257
Shoplifting128
Criminal damage and arson96
Public order86

school Local Schools

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Newtown Primary School

Requires Improvement128 pupils0.2 km
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St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery

Good0.4 km
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Ladysmith Junior School

Good351 pupils0.9 km
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Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School

Outstanding328 pupils1.0 km
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St David's CofE Primary School

Good101 pupils1.0 km
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St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School (VC)

Outstanding569 pupils1.1 km
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St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy

Outstanding418 pupils1.3 km
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Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding298 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

78 nearby
  • BHL Oriental Food Store0.2 km
  • Next (138)0.4 km
  • RMC Stores0.9 km
  • Saunders Stores Ltd0.2 km
  • Somboon Thai Shop0.1 km
  • + 73 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • Jurys Inn Exeter0.1 km
  • Raffles0.5 km
  • Hotel Du Vin & Bistro0.7 km
  • Braeside Hotel0.9 km
  • Mercure Exeter Rougemont Hotel0.8 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

42 nearby
  • All Stars Sports Bar0.2 km
  • Badavi`s Lounge0.4 km
  • Duke of York Inn0.3 km
  • Exonia Bowling Club0.9 km
  • Hole In The Wall0.5 km
  • + 37 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

147 nearby
  • Ari's Healthy Life0.1 km
  • Boneyard Red Lion Works0.1 km
  • Cafe W @ Waterstones0.4 km
  • Caffe Espresso0.5 km
  • Coffee First0.2 km
  • + 142 more
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Supermarkets

12 nearby
  • European Shop0.2 km
  • Iceland Foods PLC0.2 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
  • Tesco (6061)0.3 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

28 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.2 km
  • Gourmet Peri Peri0.1 km
  • Sandwich Bar0.4 km
  • Shimizu0.3 km
  • Sidwell Fish And Chips0.3 km
  • + 23 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St James’ Park0.5 km
  • Exeter Central0.8 km
  • Exeter1.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Belgrave Road0.0 km
  • Cheeke Street0.1 km
  • Cheeke Street0.1 km
  • Bus Station0.1 km
  • Bampfylde Street0.1 km