Postcode Analysis Exeter, South West

WEST AVENUE, EX4 4SD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST AVENUE, EX4 4SD.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

532

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 39,500 /yr

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Employed

17%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EX4 4SD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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4/10
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7/10
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3/10
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7/10
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3/10
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8/10
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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Average age 29, 46% renting. EX4 4SD has the demographic fingerprint of a student and early-career professional neighbourhood — lively and high-turnover. Low crime and budget prices are a strong draw for students and early-career renters.

home £1,250,000 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

EX4 4SD is a safe, established residential area on West Avenue, 0.2km from Lions Holt in Exeter. Administratively it sits within Duryard and St James ward and the Exeter constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. The community skews young professional (average age 29) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.2M.

Census 2021 statistics for EX4 4SD are sourced from Output Area E00101329 (shared with 8 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 4SD. The average age is 29.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.2%
Asian / British Asian5.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed6.4%

Economic Activity

17%Active
FT: 11%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 1,217,500

4 sales · Mean £ 1,142,500

Semi-Detached

£ 625,000

3 sales · Mean £ 668,333

Flat

£ 173,000

1 sales · Mean £ 173,000

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

EX4 4SD has low crime rates — 30 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 offences153
Anti-social behaviour55
Other theft26
Criminal damage and arson24
Shoplifting21

school Local Schools

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St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery

Good0.3 km
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Newtown Primary School

Requires Improvement128 pupils0.8 km
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St David's CofE Primary School

Good101 pupils1.1 km
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Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding298 pupils1.1 km
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Stoke Hill Junior School

Good353 pupils1.2 km
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Ladysmith Junior School

Good351 pupils1.3 km
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Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School

Outstanding328 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

56 nearby
  • Cafe Quirky1.0 km
  • Card Factory1.0 km
  • Neal's Yard Remedies1.0 km
  • Waterstones1.0 km
  • BHL Oriental Food Store0.5 km
  • + 51 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

38 nearby
  • Devon & Exeter Institution1.0 km
  • All Stars Sports Bar0.6 km
  • Badavi`s Lounge0.4 km
  • Duke of York Inn0.5 km
  • Exonia Bowling Club0.6 km
  • + 33 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

118 nearby
  • Barnfield Theatre Ltd1.0 km
  • Brewdog1.0 km
  • Coal Grill + Bar0.9 km
  • Sabatini0.9 km
  • Tea On The Green1.0 km
  • + 113 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

10 nearby
  • Jurys Inn Exeter0.8 km
  • Raffles0.2 km
  • Bendene Town House0.9 km
  • Braeside Hotel0.7 km
  • Mercure Exeter Rougemont Hotel0.9 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • European Shop0.5 km
  • Iceland Foods PLC0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Tesco (6061)0.5 km
  • Co-op (7831)0.8 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • Gourmet Peri Peri0.6 km
  • Sandwich Bar0.7 km
  • Shimizu0.4 km
  • Waffle Master1.0 km
  • + 14 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St James’ Park0.3 km
  • Exeter Central0.7 km
  • Exeter St Davids1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Hoopern Lane0.1 km
  • Blackall Road0.1 km
  • Lower St Germans Road0.2 km
  • Blackall Road0.2 km
  • Devonshire Place0.3 km