EX4 1AH is a mixed residential area located 0.3km from Exe Island in Exeter. Administratively it sits within St Thomas ward and the Exeter constituency.
For renters and young professionals, EX4 1AH offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The daytime character shifts — traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 102 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for EX4 1AH are sourced from Output Area E00101386 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EX4 1AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EX4 1AH.
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
EX4 1AH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 47% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (34) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX4 1AH. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around EX4 1AH is above average at 102 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. 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
56 nearby- B and M Trail Ltd0.8 km
- Card Factory0.8 km
- JJB Sports Plc0.9 km
- Superdrug0.9 km
- Bargain Buys0.7 km
- + 51 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- St Andrews Hotel0.5 km
- Mercure Exeter Rougemont Hotel1.0 km
- Premier Inn0.9 km
- Hotel Du Vin & Bistro0.9 km
- Holiday Inn Express0.3 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
125 nearby- The Birdhouse0.7 km
- The Range0.5 km
- Arthur's Deli Cafe0.8 km
- Bella Italia Exeter0.9 km
- Brodys Breakfast Bistro1.0 km
- + 120 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Aldi0.5 km
- Co-op0.2 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.5 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.0 km
- Tesco (5865)0.4 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- Fika Exeter0.5 km
- Fish & Chips on Alphington Road0.6 km
- St Thomas Food Fight0.2 km
- Spice Magic0.5 km
- Waffle Master0.8 km
- + 28 more
Pub, NightClub
40 nearby- Coolings on Gandy Street1.0 km
- Revolution1.0 km
- The Mermaid0.9 km
- Vaults1.0 km
- Exeter Community Centre Kitchen0.9 km
- + 35 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Exeter St Thomas0.1 km
- Exeter Central1.1 km
- Exeter St Davids1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Exeter St Thomas Rail Station0.1 km
- Exeter St Thomas Rail Station0.1 km
- Railway Station0.1 km
- Riverside Leisure Centre0.1 km
- Riverside Leisure Centre0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: EX41AH · Data under Open Government Licence