Postcode Analysis Exeter, South West

ST DAVIDS TERRACE, EX4 3RF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST DAVIDS TERRACE, EX4 3RF.

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Population

491

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 38,400 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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7/10
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3/10
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9/10
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6/10
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10/10
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1/10
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8/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates EX4 3RF — age 30, 19% ownership, 66% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £245k.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

EX4 3RF is an up-and-coming urban area on St Davids Terrace, 0.2km from Mount Dinham in Exeter. Administratively it sits within St David's ward and the Exeter constituency.

For renters and young professionals, EX4 3RF offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. By day, the area transitions to a eat, drink and be merry character: areas dominated by food and entertainment. With residents averaging 30 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 66% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (199 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £245k.

Census 2021 statistics for EX4 3RF are sourced from Output Area E00101326 (shared with 13 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 3RF. The average age is 30.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British77.3%
Asian / British Asian8.5%
Black / African / Caribbean3.7%
Other / Mixed10.5%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 231,500

7 sales · Mean £ 250,214

Detached

£ 412,225

1 sales · Mean £ 412,225

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near EX4 3RF are high at 199 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.

Violence and sexual offences545
Anti-social behaviour261
Shoplifting140
Criminal damage and arson86
Public order86

school Local Schools

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St David's CofE Primary School

Good101 pupils0.1 km
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Montgomery Primary School

Good396 pupils0.9 km
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St Gabriel's CofE Primary School

Good170 pupils0.9 km
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St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery

Good1.0 km
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St Thomas Primary School

Good190 pupils1.1 km
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Torlands Academy

10 pupils1.2 km
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West Exe Nursery School

Outstanding113 pupils1.3 km
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Newtown Primary School

Requires Improvement128 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

72 nearby
  • Exwick Pharmacy0.9 km
  • JJB Sports Plc0.5 km
  • Superdrug0.3 km
  • The Shop0.6 km
  • W H Smith0.7 km
  • + 67 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

17 nearby
  • Bendene Town House0.2 km
  • Braeside Hotel0.4 km
  • Mercure Exeter Rougemont Hotel0.2 km
  • Oakcliffe Hotel0.4 km
  • Queens Court Hotel0.3 km
  • + 12 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

45 nearby
  • Coolings on Gandy Street0.4 km
  • Revolution0.4 km
  • The Mermaid0.4 km
  • The Thatched House0.8 km
  • Vaults0.4 km
  • + 40 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

167 nearby
  • Arthur's Deli Cafe0.3 km
  • Beijing Beijing0.3 km
  • Bella Italia Exeter0.4 km
  • Brodys Breakfast Bistro0.3 km
  • Burger King0.5 km
  • + 162 more
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Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • Co-op (7831)0.3 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.4 km
  • Tesco Metro (2486)0.5 km
  • Tesco Stores (6176)0.9 km
  • Quick Stop0.5 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

36 nearby
  • Devon Larder0.3 km
  • Exeter Community Fridge0.5 km
  • Smart Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Taste of China Ltd0.9 km
  • Best Kebab0.7 km
  • + 31 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Exeter Central0.4 km
  • Exeter St Davids0.7 km
  • Exeter St Thomas0.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Church0.1 km
  • Exe Street0.1 km
  • Bonhay Road0.2 km
  • Clock Tower0.3 km
  • Central Station0.3 km