Postcode Analysis Exeter, South West

COWICK STREET, EX4 1AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COWICK STREET, EX4 1AB.

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Population

422

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 45,100 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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2/10
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1/10
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6/10
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6/10
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7/10
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5/10
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10/10
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5/10
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5/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British92.1%
Asian / British Asian5.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences182
Shoplifting132
Anti-social behaviour93
Criminal damage and arson36
Public order30

school Local Schools

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Montgomery Primary School

Good396 pupils0.2 km
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St Thomas Primary School

Good190 pupils0.3 km
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West Exe Nursery School

Outstanding113 pupils0.3 km
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Bowhill Primary School

Good493 pupils0.5 km
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Torlands Academy

10 pupils0.5 km
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St Gabriel's CofE Primary School

Good170 pupils0.7 km
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St David's CofE Primary School

Good101 pupils1.0 km
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West Exe School

Good1148 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • St Andrews Hotel0.6 km
  • Holiday Inn Express0.5 km
  • White Hart Hotel1.0 km
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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

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
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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
fastfood

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