EX1 9SQ is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from Bedford Precinct in Exeter. Administratively it sits within St David's ward and the Exeter constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a public administration and security zone — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. Average age 24 — a clear signal of a student and young renter community, typically with strong café and nightlife culture nearby. 68% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (211 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for EX1 9SQ are sourced from Output Area E00180241 (shared with 382 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EX1 9SQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EX1 9SQ.
562
24
£ 38,400 /yr
16%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX1 9SQ 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.
Area Character
EX1 9SQ is a student and graduate zone — average age 24, 68% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. Higher crime warrants awareness — HMO density and nightlife are likely contributors.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX1 9SQ. The average age is 24.4. 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: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near EX1 9SQ are high at 211 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
Newtown Primary School
St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery
St David's CofE Primary School
St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School (VC)
Ladysmith Junior School
Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School
St Thomas Primary School
St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
82 nearby- JJB Sports Plc0.4 km
- Superdrug0.6 km
- Sidwell Street Fruits0.8 km
- House of Hope & Mercy in the Jungle0.8 km
- Newham Stores, Premier0.6 km
- + 77 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
14 nearby- Bendene Town House0.8 km
- Braeside Hotel0.7 km
- Mercure Exeter Rougemont Hotel0.6 km
- Queens Court Hotel0.9 km
- The Farmers Union0.9 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
48 nearby- Coolings on Gandy Street0.4 km
- Revolution0.5 km
- The Mermaid0.5 km
- Vaults0.4 km
- City Gate0.7 km
- + 43 more
Restaurant, Cafe
181 nearby- Arthur's Deli Cafe0.6 km
- Beijing Beijing0.7 km
- Bella Italia Exeter0.5 km
- Brodys Breakfast Bistro0.5 km
- Burger King0.5 km
- + 176 more
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Co-op (7831)0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer0.4 km
- Co-op Food0.9 km
- Co-op0.3 km
- Waitrose0.6 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- Devon Larder0.7 km
- Exeter Community Fridge0.4 km
- Far East Delight0.7 km
- Pizza Hut0.6 km
- Sidwell Fish And Chips0.6 km
- + 28 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Exeter Central0.6 km
- St James’ Park0.7 km
- Exeter1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Paris Street0.0 km
- Paris Street0.0 km
- Paris Street0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: EX19SQ · Data under Open Government Licence