Postcode Analysis Exeter, South West

CASTLE MOUNT, EX4 4JW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CASTLE MOUNT, EX4 4JW.

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Population

497

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 39,500 /yr

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Employed

29%

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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3/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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4/10
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10/10
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6/10
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10/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British87.3%
Asian / British Asian3.6%
Black / African / Caribbean3.2%
Other / Mixed5.8%

Economic Activity

29%Active
FT: 16%
Unemployed: 5%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences130
Anti-social behaviour50
Other theft24
Criminal damage and arson22
Other crime15

school Local Schools

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St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery

Good0.6 km
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St David's CofE Primary School

Good101 pupils0.7 km
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Newtown Primary School

Requires Improvement128 pupils1.1 km
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St Gabriel's CofE Primary School

Good170 pupils1.5 km
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Montgomery Primary School

Good396 pupils1.5 km
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Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding298 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
local_bar

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

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
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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
fastfood

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