EX4 1AW 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 1AW represents a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. By day, the area transitions to a market squares character: traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 92 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £300k.
Census 2021 statistics for EX4 1AW are sourced from Output Area E00101390 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COWICK STREET, EX4 1AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COWICK STREET, EX4 1AW.
422
48
£ 45,100 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX4 1AW 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 56% owner-occupation and average age 48, EX4 1AW has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. 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 1AW. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 300,000
1 sales · Mean £ 300,000
Flat
£ 108,500
1 sales · Mean £ 108,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around EX4 1AW is above average at 92 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
47 nearby- B and M Trail Ltd0.8 km
- Card Factory0.8 km
- Bargain Buys0.8 km
- Game1.0 km
- Greggs Plc1.0 km
- + 42 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- St Andrews Hotel0.5 km
- Holiday Inn Express0.4 km
- White Hart Hotel0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
28 nearby- Cowick Barton0.9 km
- Exeter Community Centre Kitchen1.0 km
- The Turks Head1.0 km
- Little Drop Of Poison0.7 km
- Samuel Jones Ale & Smoke House0.7 km
- + 23 more
Restaurant, Cafe
94 nearby- The Birdhouse0.6 km
- The Range0.5 km
- Arthur's Deli Cafe1.0 km
- Chopstix Noodle bar1.0 km
- Herbies0.9 km
- + 89 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Aldi0.5 km
- Co-op0.1 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.5 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.2 km
- Tesco (5865)0.1 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Fika Exeter0.7 km
- Fish & Chips on Alphington Road0.6 km
- St Thomas Food Fight0.1 km
- Spice Magic0.6 km
- Alibaba0.7 km
- + 27 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Exeter St Thomas0.1 km
- Exeter Central1.2 km
- Exeter St Davids1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Precinct0.1 km
- The General Buller0.1 km
- Exeter St Thomas Rail Station0.2 km
- Railway Station0.2 km
- Exeter St Thomas Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: EX41AW · Data under Open Government Licence