Postcode report
Is EX1 3TA a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About EX1 3TA: area rating, property, schools and local change
EX1 3TA 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 3TA, then scores the surrounding small area 60/100 - top 40% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around EX1 3TA are health and housing, while schools and education 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 3TA is based on Exeter 003 Census 2021. It covers 10,077 residents, 2,731 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 40, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 69% owner-occupied, 12% privately rented, 17% 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 8/10.
For property prices near EX1 3TA, 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 3TA can compare 5 state schools within one mile, including 5 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 3TA 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 3TA is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 4 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 3TA
Is EX1 3TA a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 60/100 (top 40% 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 3TA?
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 3TA?
5 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for EX1 3TA?
LocaleIQ matched EX1 3TA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in EX1 3TA?
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 3TA?
LocaleIQ currently shows 4 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.