Postcode Analysis Exeter, South West

COWICK STREET, EX4 1AG House Prices & Local Information

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

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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

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.

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

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.

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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

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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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.

Violence and sexual offences278
Shoplifting273
Anti-social behaviour172
Criminal damage and arson61
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

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

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

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
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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
fastfood

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
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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 Thomas0.1 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