Postcode Analysis Exeter, South West

BULLER ROAD, EX4 1AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BULLER ROAD, EX4 1AU.

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Population

422

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 45,100 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: EX4 1AU represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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2/10
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1/10
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6/10
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6/10
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7/10
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5/10
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10/10
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5/10
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5/10
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Area Character

EX4 1AU is an established family neighbourhood — 56% owner-occupation and an average age of 48 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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

EX4 1AU is a mixed residential area on Buller Road, 0.3km from Exe Island in Exeter. Administratively it sits within St Thomas ward and the Exeter constituency.

For families considering a move, EX4 1AU represents a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 85 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for EX4 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00101390 (shared with 20 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 1AU. The average age is 48.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.1%
Asian / British Asian5.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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

Crime around EX4 1AU is moderate at 85 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.

Shoplifting273
Violence and sexual offences187
Anti-social behaviour112
Public order39
Criminal damage and arson37

school Local Schools

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St Thomas Primary School

Good190 pupils0.3 km
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Montgomery Primary School

Good396 pupils0.3 km
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West Exe Nursery School

Outstanding113 pupils0.5 km
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Bowhill Primary School

Good493 pupils0.6 km
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Torlands Academy

10 pupils0.6 km
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St Gabriel's CofE Primary School

Good170 pupils0.8 km
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St David's CofE Primary School

Good101 pupils0.9 km
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West Exe School

Good1148 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

49 nearby
  • B and M Trail Ltd0.9 km
  • Card Factory0.9 km
  • Superdrug1.0 km
  • Bargain Buys0.8 km
  • Game0.9 km
  • + 44 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • St Andrews Hotel0.5 km
  • Holiday Inn Express0.4 km
  • White Hart Hotel0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

29 nearby
  • Cowick Barton1.0 km
  • Exeter Community Centre Kitchen0.9 km
  • Boom Battle Bar Exeter1.0 km
  • The Turks Head1.0 km
  • Little Drop Of Poison0.7 km
  • + 24 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

93 nearby
  • The Birdhouse0.7 km
  • The Range0.5 km
  • Arthur's Deli Cafe1.0 km
  • Chopstix Noodle bar1.0 km
  • Herbies0.9 km
  • + 88 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Aldi0.5 km
  • Co-op0.1 km
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.5 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.2 km
  • Tesco (5865)0.1 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

33 nearby
  • Fika Exeter0.7 km
  • Fish & Chips on Alphington Road0.7 km
  • St Thomas Food Fight0.2 km
  • Spice Magic0.6 km
  • Waffle Master1.0 km
  • + 28 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Exeter St Thomas0.2 km
  • Exeter Central1.2 km
  • Exeter St Davids1.4 km

Bus Stops

  • The General Buller0.0 km
  • Precinct0.1 km
  • Railway Station0.2 km
  • Exeter St Thomas Rail Station0.2 km
  • Exeter St Thomas Rail Station0.2 km