Postcode Analysis Exeter, South West

ELMSIDE, EX4 6LR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELMSIDE, EX4 6LR.

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Population

329

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 39,500 /yr

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Employed

33%

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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5/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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7/10
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4/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

At 76% private renter occupancy, EX4 6LR is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. Low crime and budget prices create strong demand from cost-conscious renters.

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

EX4 6LR is a safe, established residential area on Elmside, 0.4km from St. James in Exeter. Administratively it sits within Newtown and St Leonard's ward and the Exeter constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An average age of 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 76% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £500k.

Census 2021 statistics for EX4 6LR are sourced from Output Area E00101217 (shared with 5 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 6LR. The average age is 29.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.9%
Asian / British Asian6.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed6.8%

Economic Activity

33%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 500,000

2 sales · Mean £ 500,000

Flat

£ 146,000

1 sales · Mean £ 146,000

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

EX4 6LR has low crime rates — 40 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 offences182
Anti-social behaviour100
Public order38
Criminal damage and arson33
Other theft31

school Local Schools

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Ladysmith Junior School

Good351 pupils0.5 km
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Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding298 pupils0.6 km
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Newtown Primary School

Requires Improvement128 pupils0.6 km
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Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School

Outstanding328 pupils0.7 km
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St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery

Good0.7 km
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Stoke Hill Junior School

Good353 pupils0.8 km
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St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy

Outstanding418 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

33 nearby
  • BHL Oriental Food Store0.8 km
  • RMC Stores0.3 km
  • Saunders Stores Ltd0.6 km
  • Somboon Thai Shop0.7 km
  • Stoke Hill Convenience Store0.8 km
  • + 28 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Jurys Inn Exeter0.8 km
  • Raffles0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • All Stars Sports Bar0.9 km
  • Badavi`s Lounge0.9 km
  • Duke of York Inn0.5 km
  • Exonia Bowling Club0.5 km
  • Labour Clifton Hill Club0.4 km
  • + 14 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

40 nearby
  • Ari's Healthy Life0.7 km
  • Boneyard Red Lion Works0.6 km
  • Coffee First0.9 km
  • Cosy Corner0.6 km
  • Efes Grill0.7 km
  • + 35 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • European Shop0.6 km
  • Iceland Foods PLC0.9 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Tesco (6061)0.5 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.7 km
  • Gourmet Peri Peri0.7 km
  • Ming Wah0.9 km
  • Shimizu0.6 km
  • That's Nacho Burrito1.0 km
  • + 10 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St James’ Park0.6 km
  • Polsloe Bridge1.0 km
  • Exeter Central1.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Elmside0.1 km
  • Henrys Bar0.1 km
  • Mount Pleasant Health Centre0.2 km
  • Elmside0.2 km
  • Mount Pleasant Health Centre0.2 km