Area Information for Bedford Street, Princesshay Square, Exeter, EX1 1LR

Bedford Street in Exeter is in the South West region of England. The postcode is within the St David's ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Exeter. This page combines information for the address Bedford Street, Princesshay Square, Exeter, EX1 1LR, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of EX1 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for EX1 1LR.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Exeter
Ward St David's
Constituency Exeter * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region South West
Country England

Housing Summary

There has been a total of 68 property sales in Bedford Street, EX1 1LR since the beginning of 1995.

You can view those sale prices and dates, as well as details of the types of housing and level of occupancy in this area on the Housing tab, simply click here

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is flats, with the most common tenure being private rental. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Exeter City Centre), and the Devon & Cornwall Police force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed near Bedford Street, Princesshay Square, Exeter, EX1 1LR.

Nearby Services

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Broadband Summary

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Bedford Street, Princesshay Square, Exeter, EX1 1LR is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Bedford Street, Princesshay Square, Exeter, EX1 1LR:

Bedford Street, Exeter, EX1 1LL
Bedford Street, Exeter, EX1 1LT
Bedford Street, Exeter, EX1 1GD
Catherine Street, Exeter, EX1 1EU
Chapel Street, Exeter, EX1 1AJ
Bedford Street, Exeter, EX1 1GH

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about EX1 as a whole.

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House Prices

We have found 68 property sales in Bedford Street since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This

The area containing Bedford Street, Princesshay Square, Exeter consists predominantly of flats, which is common in inner cities, student neighbourhoods and poorer suburban settings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 0
Semi-Detached 0
Terraced 7
Flat (Purpose-Built) 85
Flat (Converted) 4
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 4
Residence in Commercial Building 20
Total 120
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Bedford Street, Princesshay Square, Exeter contains a higher-than-average level of rented housing (excluding social housing) - 68% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just over 19.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 20
Owned with Mortgage 11
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 1
Rented: Other Social 6
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 74
Rented: Other 7
Rent Free 0
Total 119

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 77
Two People 36
Three People 3
Four People 3
Five People 0
Six People 0
Seven People 1
8+ People 0
Total 120

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Bedford Street, Princesshay Square, Exeter consists predominantly of single-person households, common in inner-city areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 77
Family Household 26
Other Household 15
Total 118

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 79
Deprived In One Dimension 33
Deprived In Two Dimensions 5
Deprived In Three Dimensions 3
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 120

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Exeter constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 48% male.

Gender
Male 272
Female 291
Total 563

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. This section of the St David's ward has a very large concentration of residents that are aged 20-30. This is most commonly seen in inner-city areas that have good entertainment facilities (bars, clubs, theatres etc.) that appeal to this younger demographic.

This type of distribution is also common in the vicinity of higher education facilities, in particular universities.

Age Groups
0-4 1
5-9 0
10-14 1
15-19 224
20-24 198
25-29 49
30-34 25
35-39 11
40-44 16
45-49 9
50-54 5
55-59 3
60-64 3
65-69 6
70-74 3
75-79 5
80-84 1
85+ 2
Total 562

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

In the immediate vicinity of EX1 1LR there is a large concentration of residents that are single - 91% of the resident population. On average, around 37.9% of census respondents were single. Areas with large single populations are often in built-up areas, with good entertainment facilities. It is also common to see a younger population in these areas.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 514
Married 23
Separated 4
Divorced 13
Widowed 7
Total 561

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

This area is fit as a fiddle, with over 93% of the population reporting themselves as being in Good or Very Good health at this address.

Health
Very Good 334
Good 188
Fair 32
Bad 8
Very Bad 1
Total 563

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 175
Apprenticeship 4
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 256
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 93
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 4
No GCSEs or Equivalent 13
Other 16
Total 561

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 71% white.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 399
Mixed Ethnicity 28
Indian 29
Pakistani 3
Chinese 46
Other Asian 13
Black African 23
Black Caribbean 1
Other Black/African/Caribbean 1
Arab 10
Other 9
Total 562

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 378
European Union 54
Rest of Europe 12
Africa 15
Middle East and Asia 94
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 7
British Overseas Territories 2
Total 562

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 378
10+ Years 31
5-10 Years 21
2-5 Years 35
Less Than 2 Years 98
Total 563

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to EX1 1LR.

Passport(s) Held
None 15
United Kingdom 401
Republic of Ireland 3
European Union 46
Rest of Europe 9
African Countries 11
Middle East or Asia 72
North America or Caribbean 5
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1
British Overseas Territories 0

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 299
Christian 137
Buddhist 1
Hindu 20
Jewish 1
Muslim 12
Sikh 3
Other Religion 9
Not Stated 80
Total 562

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the St David's ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of student residents - 80% of the resident population. On average, around 8% of census respondents were students. Male residents were slightly less likely than women to be students. The figures for students include both working and full-time studying students.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 64
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 9
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 7
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 1
Unemployed 6
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 448
Retired 18
Looking After Home or Family 1
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 4
Other 3
Total 561

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 7
Professional Occupations 66
Associate Professional Occupations 17
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 5
Skilled Trades Occupations 7
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 3
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 17
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 2
Elementary Occupations 15
Total 139

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 41
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 32
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 9
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 7
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 4
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 7
Semi-Routine Occupation 8
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 10
Full-time Student 442
Total 560

Bedford Street, Princesshay Square, Exeter, EX1 1LR is within the Exeter City Centre policing neighbourhood, under the Devon & Cornwall Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near Bedford Street
Neighbourhood Team Address Exeter City Centre
Devon & Cornwall Police
Exeter Police Station
Sidmouth Road
Exeter
EX2 7RY
Force Website: http://www.devon-cornwall.police.uk

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to EX1 1LR. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for EX1 1LR.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Bedford Street, Princesshay Square, Exeter, EX1 1LR. The nearest railway station is Exeter Central, approximately 470 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Exeter Central 470 yards
St James Park (Exeter) 0.6 miles
Exeter St Thomas 0.7 miles
Exeter St David's 0.7 miles
Marsh Barton 1.2 miles
Polsloe Bridge 1.3 miles
Digby & Sowton 2.5 miles
Pinhoe 2.7 miles
Newcourt 2.9 miles
Topsham 3.9 miles
Newton St Cyres 4.7 miles
Cranbrook (Devon) 5 miles
Exton 5.3 miles
Lympstone Commando 5.7 miles
Crediton 6.6 miles
Lympstone Village 6.7 miles
Starcross 7.5 miles
Whimple 8.2 miles
Exmouth 8.6 miles
Yeoford 9.4 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Bedford Street, Princesshay Square, Exeter, EX1 1LR. The nearest is St David's CofE Primary School, approximately 670 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Bedford Street, Princesshay Square, Exeter, EX1 1LR. The nearest is Torlands Academy, approximately 1 mile away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Torlands Academy 1 mile February 2024
    
West Exe School 1.2 miles June 2022
    
Isca Academy 1.4 miles October 2016
    
Thomas Hall School (All Through) 1.5 miles March 2024
    
St James School 1.8 miles March 2015
    
St Peter's Church of England Aided School 2 miles September 2015
    
St Luke's Church of England School 2.2 miles May 2024
    
Matford Brook Academy (All Through) 2.5 miles  
Stansfield Academy 2.5 miles January 2023
    
Clyst Vale Community College 4.6 miles December 2022
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Bedford Street, Princesshay Square, Exeter, EX1 1LR. The nearest is Southernhay House Surgery, approximately 450 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Bedford Street, Princesshay Square, Exeter, EX1 1LR. The nearest is mydentist, North Street, Exeter, approximately 320 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 9 closest hospitals to Bedford Street, Princesshay Square, Exeter, EX1 1LR. The nearest is Heavitree Hospital, approximately 0.7 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Bedford Street, Princesshay Square, Exeter, EX1 1LR. The nearest is Devon and Cornwall Vision Care, approximately 140 yards away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in EX1 1LR

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Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? NoAvailability changes frequently, check major suppliers for changes.
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? NoAvailability changes frequently, check major suppliers for changes.
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 30Mbps+

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Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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