EX4 1BA is a mixed residential area on Oakfield Road, 0.3km from Exe Island in Exeter. Administratively it sits within St Thomas ward and the Exeter constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 87 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £243k, down 3.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for EX4 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00101387 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OAKFIELD ROAD, EX4 1BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAKFIELD ROAD, EX4 1BA.
269
37
£ 45,100 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 65% owner-occupation and average age 37, EX4 1BA 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. Property prices are trending down 3.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX4 1BA. The average age is 36.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 237,000
19 sales · Mean £ 246,289
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around EX4 1BA is moderate at 87 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.
school Local Schools
Montgomery Primary School
St Thomas Primary School
West Exe Nursery School
Torlands Academy
Bowhill Primary School
St Gabriel's CofE Primary School
St David's CofE Primary School
West Exe School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- St Andrews Hotel0.7 km
- Bendene Town House0.9 km
- Mercure Exeter Rougemont Hotel0.9 km
- Townhouse Exeter0.9 km
- The Bendene Townhouse1.0 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
98 nearby- The Birdhouse0.8 km
- The Range0.7 km
- Arthur's Deli Cafe0.9 km
- Brodys Breakfast Bistro1.0 km
- Burger King0.9 km
- + 93 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Aldi0.7 km
- Co-op0.1 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.4 km
- Tesco (5865)0.3 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
34 nearby- Fika Exeter0.9 km
- Fish & Chips on Alphington Road0.9 km
- St Thomas Food Fight0.4 km
- Spice Magic0.6 km
- Waffle Master0.9 km
- + 29 more
Retailers - Other
50 nearby- Superdrug0.9 km
- Bargain Buys0.7 km
- Big Bakes Bakery1.0 km
- Game0.9 km
- Greggs Plc0.9 km
- + 45 more
Pub, NightClub
30 nearby- Revolution1.0 km
- The Thatched House1.0 km
- Exeter Community Centre Kitchen0.8 km
- Ship Inn1.0 km
- Boom Battle Bar Exeter0.9 km
- + 25 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Exeter St Thomas0.3 km
- Exeter Central1.1 km
- Exeter St Davids1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Cambridge Street0.1 km
- Emmanuel Church0.1 km
- The General Buller0.2 km
- Precinct0.2 km
- Railway Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EX41BA · Data under Open Government Licence