EX4 2DW is a sought-after residential area on Coventry Road, 0.3km from Foxhayes in Exeter. Administratively it sits within Exwick ward and the Exeter constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in EX4, EX4 2DW offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 86% 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 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £340k.
Census 2021 statistics for EX4 2DW are sourced from Output Area E00101151 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COVENTRY ROAD, EX4 2DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COVENTRY ROAD, EX4 2DW.
301
44
£ 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.
Area Character
EX4 2DW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 86% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £340k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX4 2DW. The average age is 43.6. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 285,000
7 sales · Mean £ 288,615
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX4 2DW has low crime rates — 27 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
St Gabriel's CofE Primary School
Exwick Heights Primary School
Montgomery Primary School
St David's CofE Primary School
Torlands Academy
Bowhill Primary School
West Exe Nursery School
Barley Lane School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Mill On The Exe0.9 km
- The Thatched House0.1 km
- Great Western Hotel0.8 km
- The Imperial0.9 km
- Exeter Community Centre Kitchen1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Fish Supper House0.9 km
- The Golden Wok0.7 km
- Smart Fish Bar0.1 km
- Taste of China Ltd0.1 km
- Best Kebab0.8 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Exwick Pharmacy0.4 km
- The Shop0.7 km
- W H Smith0.6 km
- Costcutter0.8 km
- Londis0.8 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Bendene Town House1.0 km
- Oakcliffe Hotel0.8 km
- Queens Court Hotel1.0 km
- The Farmers Union1.0 km
- Townhouse Exeter0.8 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Andy's Cafe0.7 km
- Costa0.7 km
- Karma Exeter Ltd0.8 km
- Mulberry Tree Cafe1.0 km
- Taylor Shaw Ltd, The Courtyard0.9 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Southern Co-op0.6 km
- Tesco Stores (6176)0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Exeter St Davids0.6 km
- Exeter Central1.3 km
- Exeter St Thomas1.3 km
Bus Stops
- The Thatched House0.1 km
- The Thatched House0.1 km
- Foxhayes Road0.3 km
- Foxhayes Road0.3 km
- Truro Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EX42DW · Data under Open Government Licence