Postcode Analysis Exeter, South West

FINNING AVENUE, EX4 8FA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FINNING AVENUE, EX4 8FA.

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Population

614

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 48,700 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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5/10
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8/10
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4/10
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7/10
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5/10
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6/10
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7/10
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6/10
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7/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. EX4 8FA's low deprivation rank, 71% ownership, and £458k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 28.1% year-on-year.

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

EX4 8FA is a safe, established residential area on Finning Avenue, 0.5km from Pilton, Little in Exeter. Administratively it sits within Pinhoe ward and the Exeter constituency.

For families considering a move, EX4 8FA represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 35 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £458k, up 28.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for EX4 8FA are sourced from Output Area E00101245 (shared with 16 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 8FA. The average age is 34.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.4%
Asian / British Asian3.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 364,997

34 sales · Mean £ 387,761

Semi-Detached

£ 295,000

7 sales · Mean £ 330,570

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

EX4 8FA has low crime rates — 34 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 offences68
Anti-social behaviour10
Public order8
Criminal damage and arson7
Drugs6

school Local Schools

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Pinhoe Church of England Primary School & Nursery

Good423 pupils0.4 km
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St Luke's Church of England School

Inadequate810 pupils0.8 km
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Monkerton Community Primary School

176 pupils1.0 km
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St James School

Good959 pupils1.0 km
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Willowbrook School

Requires Improvement427 pupils1.0 km
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Ellen Tinkham School

Outstanding240 pupils1.1 km
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Whipton Barton Junior School

Requires Improvement208 pupils1.3 km
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Whipton Barton Infants and Nursery School

Good252 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Aldi0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Sushi Gourmet0.8 km
  • Pizza Mario Limited0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Pinhoe Garage0.7 km
  • Pinhoe Pharmacy Ltd0.8 km
  • Gibbins0.8 km
  • Spar0.8 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy (inside Sainsburys)0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Pinhoe Jubilee Club0.7 km
  • Exeter Saracens Rugby Football Club0.7 km
  • The Pinhoe Hoard0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Oriental City0.8 km
  • Heart Of Oak0.7 km
  • Trailways0.4 km
  • Exeter City Group LTD0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pinhoe0.8 km
  • Polsloe Bridge1.8 km
  • Digby & Sowton2.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Chancel Lane0.1 km
  • Cheyne Rise0.1 km
  • Harrington Lane0.2 km
  • Pulling Road0.2 km
  • Bradfield Road0.3 km