EX4 1AJ is a mixed residential area on Cowick Street, 0.3km from Exe Island in Exeter. Administratively it sits within St Thomas ward and the Exeter constituency.
For renters and young professionals, EX4 1AJ 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 105 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £167k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 4.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for EX4 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00101386 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COWICK STREET, EX4 1AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COWICK STREET, EX4 1AJ.
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 1AJ 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. Property prices are trending up 4.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX4 1AJ. 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
£ 160,750
8 sales · Mean £ 162,312
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around EX4 1AJ is above average at 105 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
Bowhill Primary School
Torlands Academy
St David's CofE Primary School
St Gabriel's CofE Primary School
West Exe School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
52 nearby- B and M Trail Ltd0.9 km
- Card Factory0.9 km
- Superdrug0.9 km
- Bargain Buys0.7 km
- Game0.9 km
- + 47 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- St Andrews Hotel0.5 km
- Mercure Exeter Rougemont Hotel1.0 km
- Premier Inn1.0 km
- Hotel Du Vin & Bistro1.0 km
- Holiday Inn Express0.3 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
104 nearby- The Birdhouse0.7 km
- The Range0.5 km
- Arthur's Deli Cafe0.9 km
- Burger King0.9 km
- Chopstix Noodle bar0.9 km
- + 99 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Aldi0.5 km
- Co-op0.1 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.5 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.1 km
- Tesco (5865)0.3 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- Fika Exeter0.6 km
- Fish & Chips on Alphington Road0.6 km
- St Thomas Food Fight0.2 km
- Spice Magic0.5 km
- Waffle Master0.9 km
- + 28 more
Pub, NightClub
31 nearby- Exeter Community Centre Kitchen0.9 km
- Ship Inn1.0 km
- Boom Battle Bar Exeter0.9 km
- The Turks Head0.9 km
- Little Drop Of Poison0.6 km
- + 26 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Exeter St Thomas0.1 km
- Exeter Central1.2 km
- Exeter St Davids1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Exeter St Thomas Rail Station0.0 km
- Railway Station0.1 km
- Exeter St Thomas Rail Station0.1 km
- Precinct0.1 km
- The General Buller0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: EX41AJ · Data under Open Government Licence