South Street is in Exeter and in Exeter district. EX1 1EB is located in the St David's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Exeter. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about South Street, Exeter, EX1 1EB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX1 1JA, EX1 1EG, EX1 1JL, EX1 1ED, EX1 1BZ, EX1 1HU, EX1 1BW, EX1 1DA, EX1 1EE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EX1 1EB is primarily male, with 53.2% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 46.8% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -4.2% |
| Male | 50.7% | 53.2% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 4.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around EX1 1EB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 80% | 60.2% | -19.8% | 37.9% | 22.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 11.5% | 27.2% | 15.7% | 44.2% | -17.0% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 6.8% | 2.3% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 59.3% | 57% | -2.3% | 48.4% | 8.6% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 28.9% | -5.2% | 33.6% | -4.7% |
| Fair health | 5% | 13.3% | 8.3% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -3.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.4% | 10.9% | 7.5% | 18.2% | -7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 4% | -6.8% | 9.6% | -5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.3% | 12.9% | 4.6% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 35.7% | 17.8% | -17.9% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.8% | 49.5% | 17.7% | 33.8% | 15.7% |
| Other | 9.3% | 4% | -5.3% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 19.4% | 3.9% | -15.5% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 0.8% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 4.7% | 3.9% | -0.8% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 68.6% | 85.8% | 17.2% | 81.4% | 4.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 73.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.7% | 73.8% | 11.1% | 83.2% | -9.4% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 14.3% | 9.6% | 6.1% | 8.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 27.2% | 6.3% | -20.9% | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.5% | 74.4% | 11.9% | 83.2% | -8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 21.1% | 12.8% | -8.3% | 9.8% | 3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.6% | 5.6% | -5.0% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 4% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.0% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.6% | 76.7% | -7.1% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 15.2% | 13.5% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.5% | 37.2% | 3.3% |
| Christian | 47.6% | 46.2% | 1.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Street was 2338.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 1643.6% higher than the Newtown and St Leonard's average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
South Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Newtown and St Leonard's and the 2nd highest crime rate of 398 local areas in Exeter .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 1102.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.5%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29B South Street, Exeter, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £159,755 | 2021-10-21 | £169,459 |
| 30B South Street, Exeter, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2016-12-21 | £169,857 |
| 30B South Street, Exeter, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £119,000 | 2006-07-11 | £163,344 |
| 31B South Street, Exeter, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £109,000 | 2005-08-12 | £157,167 |
EX1 1EB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
EX1 1EB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Education | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Other | 26 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Exe Nursery School Cowick Street , EX4 1HL | 4out of 4 | 1,379 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnut Nursery Magnolia Avenue , EX2 6DJ | 3out of 4 | 2,622 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St David's CofE Primary School Dinham Road , EX4 4EE | 3out of 4 | 533 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Primary School Union Street , EX2 9BB | 3out of 4 | 973 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School (VC) St Leonard's Road , EX2 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,000 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Montgomery Primary School Redvers Road , St Thomas EX4 1BS | 3out of 4 | 1,050 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School and Nursery York Road , EX4 6PG | 3out of 4 | 1,056 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Exe School Hatherleigh Road , EX2 9JU | 3out of 4 | 1,872 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Isca Earl Richards Road South , EX2 6AP | 3out of 4 | 2,387 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James School Summer Lane , EX4 8NN | 3out of 4 | 3,471 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Aided School Quarry Lane , Heavitree EX2 5AP | 3out of 4 | 3,755 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England School Harts Lane , EX1 3RD | - not rated | 4,186 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter Mathematics School Rougemont House , EX4 3PU | - not rated | 503 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter College Hele Road , EX4 4JS | - not rated | 946 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avanti Hall School Cowley Bridge Road , EX4 5AD | - not rated | 2,755 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter Cathedral School The Chantry , Palace Gate EX1 1HX | - not rated | 115 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's School 25-29 St David's Hill , EX4 4DA | - not rated | 663 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Maynard School Denmark Road , EX1 1SJ | - not rated | 841 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education 1 Douglas Avenue , EX8 2AU | - not rated | 944 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Magdalen Court School Victoria Park Road , EX2 4NU | - not rated | 1,269 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| How On The Earth Vegan Ltd | How On The Earth Vegan, 76 South Street | 49 yd | |
| Grow Coffee House | Concord House, South Street | 53 yd | |
| Dove Cafe | Devon Pre-School Learning Alliance, 3 Palace Gate | 56 yd | |
| OPA Taverna | 36-37 South Street, Exeter | 74 yd | |
| Board | 79 South Street, Exeter | 83 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter White Ensign Club | Trinity House, South Street | 72 yd | |
| JD Wetherspoon George's Meeting House | JD Wetherspoon Georges Meeting House, Georges Meeting House | 72 yd | |
| The Chevalier Inn | 81 Fore Street, St Davids | 197 yd | |
| Devon & Exeter Institution | 7 Cathedral Close, Exeter | 259 yd | |
| The Fat Pig | Flat, The Fat Pig | 260 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hook Fish and Chips | 88 South Street, Exeter | 83 yd | |
| Dos Bros Burritos | 2 Market Street, Exeter | 98 yd | |
| Yummy House | 59 South Street, Exeter | 110 yd | |
| Ten Fifty | 1 The Cloisters, Cathedral Close | 126 yd | |
| Exeter South Street KFC | KFC, 93-95 South Street | 153 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | 211-219 High Street, Exeter | 324 yd | |
| Tesco Metro (2486) | Tesco, 223-225 High Street | 349 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's Supermarket, Guildhall Shopping Centre | 359 yd | |
| Quick Stop | 143B Fore Street, St Davids | 366 yd | |
| Co-op | 1 Haven Road, Exeter | 673 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Naturel (Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel) SOUTHERNHAY EAST | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 180 yd |
| Pure Gym (Exeter Fore Street) 177-181 177-181 FORE STREET | health and fitness suite | 262 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Exeter) SOUTHERNHAY GARDENS | health and fitness suite | 343 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Exeter) PAUL STREET | health and fitness suite | 447 yd |
| Studio One-To-One Fitness (Closed) Lower North Street | health and fitness suite | 522 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (Exeter) TUDOR STREET | health and fitness suite | 561 yd |
| Sweat & Stretch Fitness Centre (Closed) Devon House Devon House Paris Street | health and fitness suite | 597 yd |
| Exeter College (Queen Street) 33-36 33-36 QUEEN STREET | health and fitness suite | 625 yd |
| Riverside Leisure Centre (Exeter) COWICK STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 757 yd |
| The Maynard School DENMARK ROAD | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 763 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.