Postcode report
EX1 1BB Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Exeter
About EX1 1BB: area rating, property, schools and local change
EX1 1BB is a postcode in St David's, Exeter, South West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near EX1 1BB, then scores the surrounding small area 35/100 - bottom 13% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around EX1 1BB are property market signals and schools and education, while health is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for EX1 1BB is based on Exeter 008 Census 2021. It covers 11,621 residents, 6,063 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 26, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 26% owner-occupied, 44% privately rented, 28% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 2/10.
For property prices near EX1 1BB, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the EX1 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £324k from 15 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near EX1 1BB can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab adds 2 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 0 records marked free and 2 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near EX1 1BB by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around EX1 1BB is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 30 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about EX1 1BB
Is EX1 1BB a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 35/100 (bottom 13% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near EX1 1BB?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near EX1 1BB?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near EX1 1BB?
LocaleIQ currently matches 2 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for EX1 1BB?
LocaleIQ matched EX1 1BB to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in EX1 1BB?
The latest median sold price is £324k based on 15 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around EX1 1BB?
LocaleIQ currently shows 30 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.