EX4 1BG is a mixed residential area on Nelson Road, 0.4km from Exe Island in Exeter. Administratively it sits within St Thomas ward and the Exeter constituency.
For families considering a move, EX4 1BG represents a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 71 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £295k, up 8.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for EX4 1BG are sourced from Output Area E00101388 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NELSON ROAD, EX4 1BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NELSON ROAD, EX4 1BG.
298
39
£ 45,100 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX4 1BG 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 1BG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 81% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 8.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX4 1BG. The average age is 39.4. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 272,000
13 sales · Mean £ 257,846
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around EX4 1BG is moderate at 71 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Montgomery Primary School
West Exe Nursery School
St Thomas Primary 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
39 nearby- B and M Trail Ltd1.0 km
- Card Factory1.0 km
- Bargain Buys0.9 km
- Cake Or Death Limited0.6 km
- Health Foods Unlimited0.3 km
- + 34 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- St Andrews Hotel0.6 km
- Holiday Inn Express0.5 km
- White Hart Hotel1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
25 nearby- Cowick Barton1.0 km
- Exeter Community Centre Kitchen0.9 km
- Green Gables Inn0.3 km
- Exe Water Sports Club0.9 km
- The Lucombe Oak0.2 km
- + 20 more
Restaurant, Cafe
77 nearby- The Birdhouse0.7 km
- The Range0.7 km
- Buffet City0.9 km
- Mulberry Tree Cafe1.0 km
- Exeter Arcade0.7 km
- + 72 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Aldi0.7 km
- Co-op0.2 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.4 km
- Tesco (5865)0.1 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- Fika Exeter0.9 km
- Fish & Chips on Alphington Road0.8 km
- St Thomas Food Fight0.3 km
- Spice Magic0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.2 km
- + 25 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Exeter St Thomas0.3 km
- Exeter Central1.3 km
- Exeter St Davids1.3 km
Bus Stops
- The General Buller0.1 km
- Cambridge Street0.2 km
- Precinct0.2 km
- Old Vicarage Road0.3 km
- Sawyer's Arms0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EX41BG · Data under Open Government Licence