EX4 1AG is an active urban area on Cowick Street, 0.2km from Exe Island in Exeter. Administratively it sits within St Thomas ward and the Exeter constituency.
For renters and young professionals, EX4 1AG offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. By day, the area transitions to a traditional high streets character: traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 117 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £125k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for EX4 1AG are sourced from Output Area E00101386 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COWICK STREET, EX4 1AG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COWICK STREET, EX4 1AG.
371
34
£ 45,100 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates EX4 1AG — age 34, 47% ownership, 44% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £125k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX4 1AG. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 125,000
1 sales · Mean £ 125,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around EX4 1AG is above average at 117 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
St Thomas Primary School
Montgomery Primary School
West Exe Nursery School
St David's CofE Primary School
Bowhill Primary School
Torlands Academy
St Gabriel's CofE Primary School
West Exe School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
61 nearby- B and M Trail Ltd0.9 km
- Card Factory0.9 km
- JJB Sports Plc0.9 km
- Superdrug0.8 km
- Bargain Buys0.6 km
- + 56 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- St Andrews Hotel0.6 km
- Bendene Town House1.0 km
- Mercure Exeter Rougemont Hotel0.9 km
- Townhouse Exeter1.0 km
- Premier Inn0.9 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
132 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
- + 127 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Aldi0.6 km
- Co-op0.1 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.1 km
- Tesco (5865)0.3 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
35 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
- + 30 more
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 Thomas0.1 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
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Postcode Profile: EX41AG · Data under Open Government Licence