Postcode Analysis Exeter, South West

EX4 1AN House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

296

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 45,700 /yr

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Employed

52%

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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7/10
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6/10
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4/10
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8/10
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6/10
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6/10
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9/10
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8/10
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5/10
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Area Character

EX4 1AN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 84% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

EX4 1AN is a safe, established residential area located 0.6km from Redhills in Exeter. Administratively it sits within St Thomas ward and the Exeter constituency.

For families considering a move, EX4 1AN represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for EX4 1AN are sourced from Output Area E00101107 (shared with 8 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 1AN. The average age is 45.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.0%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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

EX4 1AN has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences65
Anti-social behaviour26
Criminal damage and arson12
Other theft9
Vehicle crime6

school Local Schools

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Torlands Academy

10 pupils0.5 km
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Barley Lane School

Good79 pupils0.5 km
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St Gabriel's CofE Primary School

Good170 pupils0.6 km
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Bowhill Primary School

Good493 pupils0.6 km
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West Exe Nursery School

Outstanding113 pupils0.8 km
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Montgomery Primary School

Good396 pupils0.8 km
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Exwick Heights Primary School

Outstanding596 pupils1.2 km
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St Thomas Primary School

Good190 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco (5865)1.0 km
  • Tesco Stores (6176)1.0 km
  • Southern Co-op0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Thatched House1.0 km
  • Green Gables Inn0.6 km
  • Sawyers Arms0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Smart Fish Bar1.0 km
  • Taste of China Ltd1.0 km
  • Argee Bhajee0.7 km
  • Beijing Oriental Express0.6 km
  • Phoenix Chinese Food0.8 km
  • + 7 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Cafe On The Heale1.0 km
  • Jimmy's Cafe0.9 km
  • Lilac0.9 km
  • St Thomas Social Club0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Best One0.6 km
  • Fishes0.8 km
  • The Cakery Exeter Ltd0.8 km
  • Luxton Ltd0.9 km
  • Okehampton Road Post Office0.7 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Exeter St Thomas1.2 km
  • Exeter St Davids1.4 km
  • Exeter Central1.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Prescot Road0.1 km
  • Prescot Road0.1 km
  • Green Lane0.1 km
  • Green Lane0.1 km
  • Berkshire Drive0.2 km