Postcode EX1 2HQ is located in an urban city, within the Newtown and St Leonard's ward of Exeter in the South West region, and forms part of the Central Exeter area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 73.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Central Exeter is £42,918 per year. The nearest station is St James Park (Exeter) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Belmont Park.
Central Exeter has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,010 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Central Exeter has a high crime rate, with approximately 73.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 28.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Central Exeter is £42,918 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near EX1 2HQ.
Central Exeter near EX1 2HQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is St James Park (Exeter) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | St James Park (Exeter) | N/A | Walking directions to St James Park (Exeter) |
| 0.7 mi | Exeter Central | N/A | Walking directions to Exeter Central |
| 0.7 mi | Polsloe Bridge | N/A | Walking directions to Polsloe Bridge |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Belmont Park | Medium | Walking directions to Belmont Park |
| 0.4 mi | Regent's Park | Small | Walking directions to Regent's Park |
| 0.5 mi | Southernhay Park | Small | Walking directions to Southernhay Park |
Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 in Newtown and St Leonard's area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £3,000,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £720,000 |
| Flats | 37 | £195,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £260,000 |
| Terraced | 55 | £325,000 |
10 year median price trend in Newtown and St Leonard's
In the EX1 2HQ postcode area, located within Central Exeter, there are 9 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX1 2HQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Saunders Stores Ltd | 30 Clifton Road, Exeter, EX1 2BW | Walking directions to Saunders Stores Ltd |
| 0.2 mi | The Continetal Food Store | Old Tiverton Road, Exeter, EX4 6LD | Walking directions to The Continetal Food Store |
| 0.2 mi | Best-one | 120-121 Sidwell Street, Exeter, EX4 6RY | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.2 mi | Waitrose | 2 Gladstone Road, Exeter, EX1 2EB | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.2 mi | European Shop | 125A Sidwell Street, Exeter, EX4 6RY | Walking directions to European Shop |
Annual council tax rates for Exeter district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.