POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
EX1 3FQ postcode decision report
Strong move-check signal
Gigabit availability is strong at 98.6%. There is no direct flood feature match in the current postcode geometry seam. Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 17 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Live across price, planning, connectivity, flood, and nearby schools | Sold prices through 30 Apr 2026 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £317,000Based on 48 sales · Latest sale in data: 30 Apr 2026
- Gigabit availability 98.6%Ofcom coverage year 2024
- Flood signal No direct matchPostcode geometry summary
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 17 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up
Joined postcode brief
Start with the direct signals below, then move into planning, schools, tools, and learning if this postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 48 sales · Latest sale in data: 30 Apr 2026.
Broadband
Strong broadband coverageGigabit availability is 98.6%, with 98.6% of premises at at least 300 Mbps and 0% below the Universal Service Obligation.
Flood risk
No direct flood matchThe current postcode summary does not intersect any flood-zone features, so there is no direct flood flag from this seam.
Transport
11 within 400mEX1 3FQ links 11 transport stops within 400m and 41 within 800m. 11 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Tithebarn Way (BCT) at about 73m. The nearest rail or metro access point is Pinhoe Rail Station at about 413m.
Local business
24 within 1200mEX1 3FQ currently links 24 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 7 food and drink, 7 grocery, 2 fuel. The closest mapped place is Gipsy Hill Hotel at about 342m. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Jobs
3,172 online job adverts observedExeter local authority · Jun 2026. Same geography one year earlier: 3,283 online job adverts observed in Jun 2025.
Planning watch
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched EX1 3FQ in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
17 nearby school rows17 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for EX1 3FQ. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 14EX1 3FQ has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 14 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 192, and violence and sexual offences is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 74 postcode rows in this seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£317,000
Strong sample. Based on 48 sales · Latest sale in data: 30 Apr 2026.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of EX1 3FQ, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.
Amenity group
Food and drink
7 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by fast food (3), cafe (2), restaurant (2).
Amenity group
Grocery
7 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by supermarket (4), convenience (2), butcher (1).
Amenity group
Fuel
2 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by fuel station (2).
Amenity group
Nightlife
2 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (2).
Closest mapped places
Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.
Food and drink
Gipsy Hill Hotel (Independent)
Restaurant at Gipsy Hill Hotel, Gipsy Hill Lane, Exeter.
Personal services
Liesa's
Hairdresser at 9, Station Road, Exeter.
Food and drink
Oriental City
Fast Food at 1, Station Road, Pinhoe, Exeter.
Health
Pinhoe Pharmacy
Pharmacy at 1a, Station Road, Exeter.
Food and drink
Il Grano
Restaurant at 1, Station Road, Pinhoe, Exeter.
Food and drink
Marios Pizza
Fast Food at 58, Main Road, Exeter.
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School
Primary option in EX1 2PS. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Ladysmith Junior School
Primary option in EX1 2PT. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Monkerton Community Primary School
Primary option in EX1 3WS. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for EX1 3FQ before you shortlist homes.
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
Open planning watch toolRecommended tool
Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around EX1 3FQ.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
Open flood risk checkerRecommended guide
Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like EX1 3FQ with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
Open planners and templates like the viewing checklist, offer planning sheet, and before you move checklist while you assess EX1 3FQ.
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Ask vetted agents
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