EX4 1PE is a safe, established residential area on Bowhay Lane, 0.7km from St. Thomas in Exeter. Administratively it sits within Alphington ward and the Exeter constituency.
For families considering a move, EX4 1PE represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for EX4 1PE are sourced from Output Area E00101114 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BOWHAY LANE, EX4 1PE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOWHAY LANE, EX4 1PE.
293
44
£ 45,700 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
EX4 1PE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 79% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX4 1PE. The average age is 43.5. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX4 1PE has low crime rates — 26 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
Bowhill Primary School
Torlands Academy
West Exe Nursery School
Barley Lane School
Montgomery Primary School
St Gabriel's CofE Primary School
St Thomas Primary School
West Exe School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Cowick Barton0.7 km
- St Thomas Bowling Club0.5 km
- Sawyers Arms0.5 km
- The Lucombe Oak0.9 km
- Green Gables Inn0.4 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- The Birdhouse0.9 km
- Apple Blossom Cafe0.8 km
- Cafe Connect1.0 km
- Costa Coffee1.0 km
- Exeter Fried Chicken Fish & Chips0.9 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-op0.9 km
- Tesco (5865)0.7 km
- Southern Co-op0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- St Thomas Food Fight0.8 km
- Argee Bhajee0.3 km
- Beijing Oriental Express0.0 km
- Phoenix Chinese Food0.3 km
- The Tasty Plaice0.3 km
- + 10 more
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Premier Dawn Till Dark1.0 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- The Butchery (sw) Limited0.8 km
- Okehampton Road Post Office0.8 km
- Best One0.0 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Exeter St Thomas0.9 km
- Exeter St Davids1.7 km
- Exeter Central1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Surbiton Crescent0.0 km
- Surbiton Crescent0.1 km
- John Stocker School0.1 km
- Orchard Gardens0.1 km
- Orchard Gardens0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: EX41PE · Data under Open Government Licence