Postcode Analysis Exeter, South West

COTTEY CRESCENT, EX4 9DT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COTTEY CRESCENT, EX4 9DT.

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Population

314

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 42,100 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EX4 9DT is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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10/10
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6/10
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3/10
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7/10
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5/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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9/10
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Area Character

EX4 9DT is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £277k, 79% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

EX4 9DT is a sought-after residential area on Cottey Crescent, 0.2km from Polsloe Bridge in Exeter. Administratively it sits within Mincinglake and Whipton ward and the Exeter constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in EX4, EX4 9DT offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 79% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £277k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for EX4 9DT are sourced from Output Area E00101195 (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 9DT. The average age is 44.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.2%
Asian / British Asian3.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 223,500

6 sales · Mean £ 234,250

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

EX4 9DT has low crime rates — 23 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 offences50
Anti-social behaviour9
Public order7
Vehicle crime7
Criminal damage and arson7

school Local Schools

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Willowbrook School

Requires Improvement427 pupils0.7 km
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St James School

Good959 pupils0.7 km
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Stoke Hill Junior School

Good353 pupils1.1 km
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Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding298 pupils1.3 km
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Whipton Barton Junior School

Requires Improvement208 pupils1.4 km
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Whipton Barton Infants and Nursery School

Good252 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Stoke Hill Convenience Store1.0 km
  • Northbrook Pool0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Isca Christian Fellowship, The Beaco0.5 km
  • Exeter Saracens Rugby Football Club0.9 km
  • The Devon Yeoman0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Shanghai Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Happy Home1.0 km
  • Chumoo Luxury Ice Cream0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Exeter City Group LTD0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Polsloe Bridge1.4 km
  • Pinhoe2.2 km
  • St James’ Park2.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Savoy Hill0.1 km
  • Celia Crescent0.1 km
  • Celia Crescent0.2 km
  • Tristan Close0.2 km
  • Pendragon Road0.3 km