Postcode Analysis Exeter, South West

EX4 1AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EX4 1AD.

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Population

371

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 45,100 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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2/10
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7/10
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9/10
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8/10
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6/10
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10/10
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3/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. EX4 1AD spans multiple life stages — average age 34, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

EX4 1AD is an active urban area located 0.1km from Exe Island in Exeter. Administratively it sits within St Thomas ward and the Exeter constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. During the day, traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 119 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for EX4 1AD are sourced from Output Area E00101386 (shared with 19 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 1AD. The average age is 34.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.2%
Asian / British Asian2.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed5.4%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around EX4 1AD is above average at 119 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 offences296
Shoplifting275
Anti-social behaviour176
Criminal damage and arson62
Public order56

school Local Schools

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St Thomas Primary School

Good190 pupils0.3 km
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Montgomery Primary School

Good396 pupils0.4 km
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West Exe Nursery School

Outstanding113 pupils0.7 km
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St David's CofE Primary School

Good101 pupils0.7 km
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Bowhill Primary School

Good493 pupils0.8 km
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Torlands Academy

10 pupils0.8 km
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St Gabriel's CofE Primary School

Good170 pupils0.9 km
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West Exe School

Good1148 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

60 nearby
  • B and M Trail Ltd0.9 km
  • Card Factory0.9 km
  • JJB Sports Plc0.9 km
  • Superdrug0.8 km
  • Bargain Buys0.6 km
  • + 55 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

10 nearby
  • St Andrews Hotel0.6 km
  • Bendene Town House0.9 km
  • Mercure Exeter Rougemont Hotel0.9 km
  • Townhouse Exeter1.0 km
  • Premier Inn0.9 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

134 nearby
  • The Birdhouse0.8 km
  • The Range0.6 km
  • Arthur's Deli Cafe0.8 km
  • Bella Italia Exeter0.9 km
  • Brodys Breakfast Bistro0.9 km
  • + 129 more
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Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • Aldi0.6 km
  • Co-op0.2 km
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.6 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.1 km
  • Tesco (5865)0.4 km
  • + 6 more
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Takeaway Shop

34 nearby
  • Fika Exeter0.6 km
  • Fish & Chips on Alphington Road0.7 km
  • St Thomas Food Fight0.3 km
  • Exeter Community Fridge1.0 km
  • Spice Magic0.4 km
  • + 29 more
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Pub, NightClub

40 nearby
  • Coolings on Gandy Street0.9 km
  • Revolution0.9 km
  • The Mermaid0.9 km
  • Vaults0.9 km
  • Exeter Community Centre Kitchen0.8 km
  • + 35 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Exeter St Thomas0.2 km
  • Exeter Central1.0 km
  • Exeter St Davids1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Railway Station0.1 km
  • Exeter St Thomas Rail Station0.1 km
  • Exeter St Thomas Rail Station0.1 km
  • Precinct0.2 km
  • Riverside Leisure Centre0.2 km