EX4 1NN is a safe, established residential area on Barley Farm Road, 0.4km from Cowick in Exeter. Administratively it sits within St Thomas ward and the Exeter constituency.
For families considering a move, EX4 1NN represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 45 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £280k.
Census 2021 statistics for EX4 1NN are sourced from Output Area E00101107 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BARLEY FARM ROAD, EX4 1NN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARLEY FARM ROAD, EX4 1NN.
296
45
£ 45,700 /yr
52%
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. EX4 1NN spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX4 1NN. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 262,500
16 sales · Mean £ 268,131
Terraced
£ 240,000
5 sales · Mean £ 234,200
Flat
£ 165,475
2 sales · Mean £ 165,475
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX4 1NN has low crime rates — 18 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.
school Local Schools
Barley Lane School
Torlands Academy
Bowhill Primary School
St Gabriel's CofE Primary School
West Exe Nursery School
Montgomery Primary School
St Thomas Primary School
Exwick Heights Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Sawyers Arms0.9 km
- Green Gables Inn0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Jimmy's Cafe0.9 km
- Lilac1.0 km
- St Thomas Social Club0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Argee Bhajee0.7 km
- Beijing Oriental Express0.5 km
- Phoenix Chinese Food0.8 km
- The Tasty Plaice0.8 km
- Wan's Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Best One0.5 km
- Fishes0.8 km
- The Cakery Exeter Ltd0.8 km
- Broadway Stores1.0 km
- Okehampton Road Post Office0.9 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Southern Co-op0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Exeter St Thomas1.3 km
- Exeter St Davids1.6 km
- Exeter Central2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Barley Farm Road0.1 km
- Berkshire Drive0.1 km
- Green Lane0.2 km
- Barley Farm Road0.2 km
- Dorset Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: EX41NN · Data under Open Government Licence