Postcode report
EX1 3JG Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Exeter
About EX1 3JG: area rating, property, schools and local change
EX1 3JG is a postcode in Heavitree, Exeter, South West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near EX1 3JG, then scores the surrounding small area 36/100 - bottom 15% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around EX1 3JG are housing and property market signals, while local prosperity 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 3JG is based on Exeter 007 Census 2021. It covers 7,458 residents, 4,707 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 41, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 58% owner-occupied, 12% privately rented, 30% 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 3/10.
For property prices near EX1 3JG, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the EX1 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £324k from 179 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near EX1 3JG can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 9 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.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near EX1 3JG 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 3JG is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 13 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 3JG
Is EX1 3JG a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 36/100 (bottom 15% 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 3JG?
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 3JG?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for EX1 3JG?
LocaleIQ matched EX1 3JG to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in EX1 3JG?
The latest median sold price is £324k based on 179 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around EX1 3JG?
LocaleIQ currently shows 13 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.