EX4 4JW is a safe, established residential area on Castle Mount, 0.4km from Northernhay in Exeter. Administratively it sits within Duryard and St James ward and the Exeter constituency.
For families considering a move, EX4 4JW represents a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £290k, down 0.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for EX4 4JW are sourced from Output Area E00180166 (shared with 28 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CASTLE MOUNT, EX4 4JW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CASTLE MOUNT, EX4 4JW.
497
39
£ 39,500 /yr
29%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
EX4 4JW is an established family neighbourhood — 64% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX4 4JW. The average age is 39.5. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 277,250
12 sales · Mean £ 269,291
Semi-Detached
£ 320,000
1 sales · Mean £ 320,000
Flat
£ 117,000
1 sales · Mean £ 117,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX4 4JW has low crime rates — 41 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 Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery
St David's CofE Primary School
Newtown Primary School
St Gabriel's CofE Primary School
Montgomery Primary School
Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
63 nearby- JJB Sports Plc0.7 km
- Superdrug0.7 km
- The Market Place0.6 km
- The Shop0.7 km
- W H Smith0.7 km
- + 58 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
14 nearby- Bendene Town House0.5 km
- Braeside Hotel0.3 km
- Mercure Exeter Rougemont Hotel0.5 km
- Oakcliffe Hotel0.6 km
- Queens Court Hotel0.4 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
41 nearby- Coolings on Gandy Street0.6 km
- Ram Bar0.6 km
- Revolution0.6 km
- The Mermaid0.6 km
- University of Exeter0.6 km
- + 36 more
Restaurant, Cafe
150 nearby- Arthur's Deli Cafe0.7 km
- Beijing Beijing0.4 km
- Bella Italia Exeter0.6 km
- Brodys Breakfast Bistro0.6 km
- Burger King0.8 km
- + 145 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Co-op (7831)0.4 km
- Marks & Spencer0.7 km
- Co-op0.8 km
- European Shop0.8 km
- Iceland Foods PLC0.7 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Devon Larder0.4 km
- Exeter Community Fridge0.6 km
- Alibaba0.9 km
- Chef & Grill1.0 km
- Exeter South Street KFC0.9 km
- + 23 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Exeter Central0.4 km
- St James’ Park0.7 km
- Exeter St Davids0.8 km
Bus Stops
- New North Road0.3 km
- Perry Road0.3 km
- Prison0.3 km
- ODE Bill Douglas Centre0.3 km
- New North Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EX44JW · Data under Open Government Licence