Area Report
Last updated 25 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the harder-pressed parts of Exeter: a school rated Good 0.6 miles away, Exeter Central Rail Station 0.3 miles off, putting roughly 16 km² within half an hour by public transport and more recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around EX1 1HS.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
5Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 17 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 42 schools in total
- IMD education decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: St Thomas Primary School (Good) — 0.6 mi
Is it safe?
237crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 237 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 140.1)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
27GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 23 GP, 4 hospitals, 22 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: BOOTS — 0.3 mi
Can I get to work?
Exeter Central Rail Station0.3 mi
46 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.07 mi
NestReach: ≈ 16 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
19green spaces
- IMD environment decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 15.6 ha total
- no proper park nearby
Nearest: St Peter's Cathedral — 0.0 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
39shops & libraries
- 37 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Marks and Spencer, Tesco, Sainsburys, Morrisons…
- nearest 0.1 mi
- library 0.2 mi
Nearest: M&S Exeter — 0.1 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near EX1 1HS.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in EX1.
Average sold price by property type across the EX1 district, 2021–2026.
About EX1 1HS
EX1 1HS scores 66/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and transport — with M&S Exeter 0.1 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, EX1 1HS is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 2/10, ranked 5,374 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is moderate (IMD housing decile 5/10).
There are 42 schools within the typical catchment area, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 16 rated Good. The nearest school is Exeter Cathedral School, within a short walk.
There were 237 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a high level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 23 GP surgeries, 4 hospitals and 22 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is BOOTS, 0.3 mi away. The nearest hospital is HEAVITREE HOSPITAL, 0.8 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.1 mi away.
