EX4 1AB is a mixed residential area on Cowick Street, 0.4km from Exe Island in Exeter. Administratively it sits within St Thomas ward and the Exeter constituency.
For families considering a move, EX4 1AB represents a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. During the day, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £145k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 27.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for EX4 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00101390 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COWICK STREET, EX4 1AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COWICK STREET, EX4 1AB.
422
48
£ 45,100 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX4 1AB represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
EX4 1AB is an established family neighbourhood — 56% owner-occupation and an average age of 48 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 27.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX4 1AB. The average age is 48.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 150,000
37 sales · Mean £ 161,390
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around EX4 1AB is moderate at 65 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Montgomery Primary School
St Thomas Primary School
West Exe Nursery School
Bowhill Primary School
Torlands Academy
St Gabriel's CofE Primary School
St David's CofE Primary School
West Exe School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
39 nearby- B and M Trail Ltd0.9 km
- Card Factory0.9 km
- Bargain Buys0.9 km
- Luxton Ltd0.3 km
- Broadway Stores0.8 km
- + 34 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- St Andrews Hotel0.6 km
- Holiday Inn Express0.5 km
- White Hart Hotel1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
25 nearby- Cowick Barton0.9 km
- Little Drop Of Poison0.8 km
- Samuel Jones Ale & Smoke House0.8 km
- The Chevalier Inn1.0 km
- Royal Oak Inn0.3 km
- + 20 more
Restaurant, Cafe
73 nearby- The Birdhouse0.6 km
- The Range0.6 km
- Herbies1.0 km
- Buffet City0.9 km
- Doctor Ink's Curiosities0.9 km
- + 68 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Aldi0.6 km
- Co-op0.2 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.3 km
- Tesco (5865)0.1 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Fika Exeter0.8 km
- Fish & Chips on Alphington Road0.7 km
- St Thomas Food Fight0.2 km
- Spice Magic0.7 km
- Alibaba0.8 km
- + 24 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Exeter St Thomas0.3 km
- Exeter Central1.3 km
- Exeter St Davids1.4 km
Bus Stops
- The General Buller0.1 km
- Precinct0.2 km
- Old Vicarage Road0.2 km
- Sawyer's Arms0.2 km
- Cambridge Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EX41AB · Data under Open Government Licence