Postcode EX1 2JW 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 381.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Central Exeter is £38,400 per year. The nearest station is St James Park (Exeter) located about 0.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, closest medium park is Northernhay Gardens.
Central Exeter has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,708 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
Central Exeter has a very high crime rate, with approximately 381.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 71.4% 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 of residents in Central Exeter is £38,400 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near EX1 2JW.
Central Exeter near EX1 2JW 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 0.5 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | St James Park (Exeter) | N/A | Walking directions to St James Park (Exeter) |
| 0.5 mi | Exeter Central | N/A | Walking directions to Exeter Central |
| 0.9 mi | Exeter St Thomas | N/A | Walking directions to Exeter St Thomas |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Northernhay Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Northernhay Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Belmont Park | Medium | Walking directions to Belmont Park |
| 0.3 mi | Bullmeadow | Small | Walking directions to Bullmeadow |
Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £290,500 in Newtown and St Leonard's area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £1,075,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £586,000 |
| Flats | 38 | £193,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £375,000 |
| Terraced | 56 | £342,500 |
10 year median price trend in Newtown and St Leonard's
In the EX1 2JW 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 2JW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | Belgrave Road, Exeter, EX1 2FT | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | 19-23 Sidwell Street, Exeter, EX4 6NN | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 12 Sidwell Street, Exeter, EX4 6NN | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | 168 Oriental | 3 Summerland Street, Exeter, EX1 2AT | Walking directions to 168 Oriental |
| 0.2 mi | Mesopotamia Food Bazar | 35 Sidwell Street, Exeter, EX4 6NS | Walking directions to Mesopotamia Food Bazar |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.