EX4 2AZ is a sought-after residential area on Exwick Road, 0.2km from Foxhayes in Exeter. Administratively it sits within Exwick ward and the Exeter constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in EX4, EX4 2AZ offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 83% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for EX4 2AZ are sourced from Output Area E00101149 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EXWICK ROAD, EX4 2AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EXWICK ROAD, EX4 2AZ.
279
46
£ 45,300 /yr
52%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates EX4 2AZ — age 46, 83% ownership, 16% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 2AZ. The average age is 46.4. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX4 2AZ has low crime rates — 33 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
Exwick Heights Primary School
St Gabriel's CofE Primary School
St David's CofE Primary School
Montgomery Primary School
Torlands Academy
Avanti Hall School
Bowhill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- University of Exeter, Student Accomm0.9 km
- Andy's Cafe0.3 km
- Costa0.4 km
- Dinosaur Cafe0.9 km
- Exeter Martial Arts1.0 km
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Exwick Pharmacy0.1 km
- The Shop0.4 km
- W H Smith0.4 km
- Costcutter0.6 km
- Londis0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- Bendene Town House0.9 km
- Oakcliffe Hotel0.6 km
- Queens Court Hotel0.9 km
- The Farmers Union0.9 km
- Townhouse Exeter0.7 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Thatched House0.3 km
- University of Exeter0.9 km
- Great Western Hotel0.5 km
- The Imperial0.6 km
- Exeter Community Centre Kitchen0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Smart Fish Bar0.3 km
- Taste of China Ltd0.3 km
- Best Kebab0.5 km
- House Of Wong0.5 km
- Exwick Fish & Chips0.1 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Southern Co-op1.0 km
- Tesco Stores (6176)0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Exeter St Davids0.3 km
- Exeter Central1.2 km
- Exeter St Thomas1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Fairhazel Drive0.1 km
- Fairhazel Drive0.1 km
- Exwick Road0.1 km
- Fairhazel Drive0.2 km
- Fairhazel Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: EX42AZ · Data under Open Government Licence