Postcode Analysis Exeter, South West

BARLEY VILLAS, EX4 1SX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARLEY VILLAS, EX4 1SX.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

598

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 45,300 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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7/10
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5/10
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6/10
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3/10
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4/10
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Area Character

EX4 1SX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 33, 49% 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.

home £429,000 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

EX4 1SX is a safe, established residential area on Barley Villas, 0.2km from Whitestone Cross in Exeter. Administratively it sits within Exwick ward and the Exeter constituency.

Day-to-day life in EX4 1SX has the character of an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £429k.

Census 2021 statistics for EX4 1SX are sourced from Output Area E00101148 (shared with 24 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 1SX. The average age is 32.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.8%
Asian / British Asian3.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 427,000

4 sales · Mean £ 412,750

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

EX4 1SX has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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Exwick Heights Primary School

Outstanding596 pupils0.7 km
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St Gabriel's CofE Primary School

Good170 pupils1.4 km
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Barley Lane School

Good79 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Costcutter0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Royal Oak Inn0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Exeter St Davids1.6 km
  • Exeter St Thomas2.3 km
  • Exeter Central2.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Lichfield Road0.4 km
  • Gloucester Road0.5 km
  • Lichfield Road0.5 km
  • Royal Oak0.5 km