Postcode Analysis Exeter, South West

OKEHAMPTON STREET, EX4 1DY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OKEHAMPTON STREET, EX4 1DY.

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Population

369

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 45,100 /yr

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Employed

62%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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1/10
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6/10
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10/10
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7/10
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7/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates EX4 1DY — age 41, 47% ownership, 29% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £270k. Property prices are trending down 9.6% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

EX4 1DY is an active urban area on Okehampton Street, 0.1km from Exe Island in Exeter. Administratively it sits within St Thomas ward and the Exeter constituency.

Day-to-day life in EX4 1DY has the character of an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 112 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £270k, down 9.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for EX4 1DY are sourced from Output Area E00101383 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX4 1DY. The average age is 41.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.4%
Asian / British Asian2.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.6%
Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

62%Active
FT: 46%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 250,000

9 sales · Mean £ 240,833

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around EX4 1DY is above average at 112 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.

Shoplifting274
Violence and sexual offences227
Anti-social behaviour151
Criminal damage and arson54
Public order43

school Local Schools

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Montgomery Primary School

Good396 pupils0.3 km
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St Thomas Primary School

Good190 pupils0.4 km
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West Exe Nursery School

Outstanding113 pupils0.6 km
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St David's CofE Primary School

Good101 pupils0.6 km
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St Gabriel's CofE Primary School

Good170 pupils0.7 km
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Torlands Academy

10 pupils0.7 km
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Bowhill Primary School

Good493 pupils0.7 km
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West Exe School

Good1148 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

13 nearby
  • St Andrews Hotel0.7 km
  • Bendene Town House0.9 km
  • Mercure Exeter Rougemont Hotel0.8 km
  • Oakcliffe Hotel1.0 km
  • Queens Court Hotel0.9 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

130 nearby
  • The Birdhouse0.9 km
  • The Range0.7 km
  • Arthur's Deli Cafe0.7 km
  • Beijing Beijing0.9 km
  • Bella Italia Exeter0.9 km
  • + 125 more
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Supermarkets

12 nearby
  • Aldi0.7 km
  • Co-op0.2 km
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.7 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.3 km
  • Tesco (5865)0.4 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

38 nearby
  • Fika Exeter0.8 km
  • Fish & Chips on Alphington Road0.9 km
  • St Thomas Food Fight0.4 km
  • Devon Larder0.9 km
  • Exeter Community Fridge1.0 km
  • + 33 more
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Retailers - Other

56 nearby
  • JJB Sports Plc0.9 km
  • Superdrug0.8 km
  • Bargain Buys0.6 km
  • Big Bakes Bakery0.9 km
  • Game0.7 km
  • + 51 more
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Pub, NightClub

38 nearby
  • Coolings on Gandy Street0.9 km
  • Revolution0.9 km
  • The Mermaid0.9 km
  • Vaults0.9 km
  • Exeter Community Centre Kitchen0.7 km
  • + 33 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Exeter St Thomas0.3 km
  • Exeter Central1.0 km
  • Exeter St Davids1.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Cambridge Street0.2 km
  • Emmanuel Church0.2 km
  • Railway Station0.2 km
  • The General Buller0.2 km
  • Precinct0.2 km