EX4 1AL is a mixed residential area on Cowick Street, 0.3km from Exe Island in Exeter. Administratively it sits within St Thomas ward and the Exeter constituency.
For families considering a move, EX4 1AL represents a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 103 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £170k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for EX4 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00101390 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COWICK STREET, EX4 1AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COWICK STREET, EX4 1AL.
422
48
£ 45,100 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX4 1AL represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
EX4 1AL is an established family neighbourhood — 56% owner-occupation and an average age of 48 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX4 1AL. The average age is 48.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 128,750
10 sales · Mean £ 143,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around EX4 1AL is above average at 103 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Thomas Primary School
Montgomery Primary School
West Exe Nursery School
Bowhill Primary School
Torlands Academy
St Gabriel's CofE Primary School
St David's CofE Primary School
West Exe School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
53 nearby- B and M Trail Ltd0.9 km
- Card Factory0.9 km
- Superdrug0.9 km
- Bargain Buys0.8 km
- Game0.9 km
- + 48 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- St Andrews Hotel0.5 km
- Holiday Inn Express0.4 km
- White Hart Hotel0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
29 nearby- Cowick Barton1.0 km
- Exeter Community Centre Kitchen0.9 km
- Boom Battle Bar Exeter0.9 km
- The Turks Head0.9 km
- Little Drop Of Poison0.7 km
- + 24 more
Restaurant, Cafe
100 nearby- The Birdhouse0.6 km
- The Range0.5 km
- Arthur's Deli Cafe0.9 km
- Burger King1.0 km
- Chopstix Noodle bar0.9 km
- + 95 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Aldi0.5 km
- Co-op0.1 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.5 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.2 km
- Tesco (5865)0.2 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- Fika Exeter0.6 km
- Fish & Chips on Alphington Road0.6 km
- St Thomas Food Fight0.2 km
- Spice Magic0.6 km
- Waffle Master0.9 km
- + 28 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Exeter St Thomas0.1 km
- Exeter Central1.2 km
- Exeter St Davids1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Precinct0.0 km
- Exeter St Thomas Rail Station0.1 km
- Railway Station0.1 km
- The General Buller0.1 km
- Exeter St Thomas Rail Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: EX41AL · Data under Open Government Licence