EX4 1BH is a mixed residential area on Rugby 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 1BH represents a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. During the day, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 68 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £272k, down 3.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for EX4 1BH are sourced from Output Area E00101390 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RUGBY ROAD, EX4 1BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RUGBY ROAD, EX4 1BH.
422
48
£ 45,100 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX4 1BH 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 1BH 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. Property prices are trending down 3.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX4 1BH. 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
Terraced
£ 243,500
11 sales · Mean £ 249,631
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around EX4 1BH is moderate at 68 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
St Thomas 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
39 nearby- B and M Trail Ltd1.0 km
- Card Factory1.0 km
- Bargain Buys0.9 km
- Luxton Ltd0.3 km
- Broadway Stores0.9 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
26 nearby- Cowick Barton0.9 km
- Exeter Community Centre Kitchen1.0 km
- Little Drop Of Poison0.8 km
- Samuel Jones Ale & Smoke House0.8 km
- The Chevalier Inn0.9 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
78 nearby- The Birdhouse0.7 km
- The Range0.6 km
- Herbies1.0 km
- Buffet City0.9 km
- Mulberry Tree Cafe1.0 km
- + 73 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Aldi0.6 km
- Co-op0.2 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.4 km
- Tesco (5865)0.1 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Fika Exeter0.8 km
- Fish & Chips on Alphington Road0.7 km
- St Thomas Food Fight0.3 km
- Spice Magic0.7 km
- Alibaba0.8 km
- + 24 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Exeter St Thomas0.3 km
- Exeter Central1.3 km
- Exeter St Davids1.4 km
Bus Stops
- The General Buller0.1 km
- Precinct0.2 km
- Old Vicarage Road0.2 km
- Sawyer's Arms0.2 km
- Cambridge Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: EX41BH · Data under Open Government Licence