167,236TOTAL POPULATION
73,192HOUSEHOLDS
3.7%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£30,160AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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EX1 POSTCODE REGION

Exeter (EX1)

The EX1 postcode area is located in the Exeter postcode town region, within the county of Devon, and contains a total of 1320 individual postcodes.

There are 8 electoral wards in the EX1 postcode area, including Axminster, Barnstaple, Beaworthy, Bideford, Braunton, Bude, Budleigh Salterton, Chulmleigh, Colyton, Crediton, Cullompton, Dawlish, Exeter, Exmouth, Holsworthy, Honiton, Ilfracombe, Lynmouth, Lynton, North Tawton, Okehampton, Ottery St Mary, Seaton, Sidmouth, South Molton, Tiverton, Torrington, Umberleigh, Winkleigh, Woolacombe which come under the local authority of the Exeter Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 22% of people in EX1 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of EX1 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


The EX1 postcode is located in the heart of the Exeter district in Devon. It covers the historical city centre area and includes a number of distinctive UK architecture. Examples include the Grade I listed Exeter Guildhall, the 12th Century St. Nicholas' Priory and the Exeter Cathedral. As well as these pedestrian and architectural attractions, EX1 is also the home to a number of iconic industries including Exeter's famous woollen milling, a paper mill, the Financial Times offices and the Country and Western Music Hall.

The area is populated by a diverse range of people and cultures as well as a unique mix of educational institutions. To experience the many cultural attractions that EX1 has to offer, visitors to the area can make use of attractions such as the University of Exeter, Devon County Council and the city's popular museum The Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery.

EX1 is also home to a wide range of shops, cafés and restaurants, including the Exeter Quay shopping centre, the Vaults café, the Fox and Hounds pub and The Green Room. Furthermore, the area is known for its vibrant nightlife, featuring clubs, bars and pubs such as the popular East Exe Club and the White Room.

Being at the heart of Devon, EX1 is also within easy reach of the M5 motorway, allowing easy access to the nearby coastal and rural towns and villages. For those looking for a quiet break away, the scenic North Devon coastline is a popular training destination.

TheEX1 postcode covers an area of great interest, where visitors can experience a unique combination of historical architecture, modern industry, diverse culture and scenic outdoor locations.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 82%WORKING
  • 18%UNEMPLOYED

18% of people in EX1 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 22%AB
  • 54%C2/C2
  • 24%DE

According to census records, 22% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 89%WHITE
  • 11%NON-WHITE

89% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

EX1Devon

Devon

The county of Devon

EX1 is located in the county of Devon, in England.

Devon has a total population of 1,177,900, making it the 11th largest county in the UK.

Devon has a total area of 2589 square miles, and a population density of 175 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Devon Postal Town Map
Outward CodeEX1
Postal TownExeter
MSOA NameExeter 008
LSOA NameExeter 008C
CountyDevon
RegionDevon
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityExeter
Area ClassificationUrban with City and Town

EX1 Electoral Wards

The postal region of EX1, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Blackhorse
Middlemoor
Monkerton
Newtown
Pennsylvania
Pinhoe
Polsloe
Stoke Hill
Whipton
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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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