EX4 1BE is a mixed residential area on Nelson Road, 0.4km from Exe Island in Exeter. Administratively it sits within St Thomas ward and the Exeter constituency.
For families considering a move, EX4 1BE represents a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £255k.
Census 2021 statistics for EX4 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00101387 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NELSON ROAD, EX4 1BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NELSON ROAD, EX4 1BE.
269
37
£ 45,100 /yr
61%
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
Families dominate this postcode. With 65% owner-occupation and average age 37, EX4 1BE has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX4 1BE. The average age is 36.9. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 255,000
1 sales · Mean £ 255,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around EX4 1BE is moderate at 67 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.
school Local Schools
Montgomery Primary School
St Thomas Primary School
West Exe Nursery School
Torlands Academy
Bowhill Primary School
St Gabriel's CofE Primary School
St David's CofE Primary School
West Exe School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- St Andrews Hotel0.6 km
- Holiday Inn Express0.5 km
- White Hart Hotel1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
27 nearby- Cowick Barton1.0 km
- Exeter Community Centre Kitchen0.9 km
- Little Drop Of Poison0.8 km
- Samuel Jones Ale & Smoke House0.8 km
- The Chevalier Inn0.9 km
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
89 nearby- The Birdhouse0.7 km
- The Range0.7 km
- Arthur's Deli Cafe1.0 km
- Chopstix Noodle bar1.0 km
- Herbies0.9 km
- + 84 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Aldi0.7 km
- Co-op0.2 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.4 km
- Tesco (5865)0.2 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- Fika Exeter0.8 km
- Fish & Chips on Alphington Road0.8 km
- St Thomas Food Fight0.3 km
- Spice Magic0.7 km
- Alibaba0.8 km
- + 26 more
Retailers - Other
40 nearby- Bargain Buys0.9 km
- Game1.0 km
- Wilkinsons1.0 km
- Luxton Ltd0.3 km
- Broadway Stores0.9 km
- + 35 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Exeter St Thomas0.3 km
- Exeter Central1.2 km
- Exeter St Davids1.3 km
Bus Stops
- The General Buller0.1 km
- Cambridge Street0.2 km
- Precinct0.2 km
- Emmanuel Church0.2 km
- Railway Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EX41BE · Data under Open Government Licence