EX4 1DR is an active urban area on Okehampton Street, 0.1km from Exe Island in Exeter. Administratively it sits within St Thomas ward and the Exeter constituency.
Day-to-day life in EX4 1DR has the character of an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 111 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £190k.
Census 2021 statistics for EX4 1DR are sourced from Output Area E00101383 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OKEHAMPTON STREET, EX4 1DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OKEHAMPTON STREET, EX4 1DR.
369
41
£ 45,100 /yr
62%
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
No single demographic signal dominates EX4 1DR — age 41, 47% ownership, 29% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £190k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX4 1DR. The average age is 41.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 190,000
1 sales · Mean £ 190,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around EX4 1DR is above average at 111 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
St Thomas Primary School
Montgomery Primary School
St David's CofE Primary School
West Exe Nursery School
Bowhill Primary School
Torlands Academy
St Gabriel's CofE Primary School
St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School (VC)
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
60 nearby- B and M Trail Ltd1.0 km
- Card Factory1.0 km
- JJB Sports Plc0.9 km
- Superdrug0.8 km
- Bargain Buys0.6 km
- + 55 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
11 nearby- St Andrews Hotel0.6 km
- Bendene Town House0.9 km
- Mercure Exeter Rougemont Hotel0.8 km
- Queens Court Hotel1.0 km
- Townhouse Exeter1.0 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
138 nearby- The Birdhouse0.8 km
- The Range0.6 km
- Arthur's Deli Cafe0.7 km
- Beijing Beijing1.0 km
- Bella Italia Exeter0.9 km
- + 133 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Aldi0.6 km
- Co-op0.2 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.2 km
- Tesco (5865)0.4 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
37 nearby- Fika Exeter0.7 km
- Fish & Chips on Alphington Road0.8 km
- St Thomas Food Fight0.3 km
- Devon Larder1.0 km
- Exeter Community Fridge1.0 km
- + 32 more
Pub, NightClub
40 nearby- Coolings on Gandy Street0.9 km
- Revolution0.9 km
- The Mermaid0.9 km
- Vaults0.9 km
- Exeter Community Centre Kitchen0.8 km
- + 35 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Exeter St Thomas0.2 km
- Exeter Central1.0 km
- Exeter St Davids1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Railway Station0.1 km
- Exeter St Thomas Rail Station0.1 km
- Exeter St Thomas Rail Station0.1 km
- Precinct0.2 km
- Riverside Leisure Centre0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: EX41DR · Data under Open Government Licence