EX4 1EQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from St. John in Exeter. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Exwick ward and the Exeter constituency.
The people who live in EX4 1EQ are typical of an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for EX4 1EQ are sourced from Output Area E00101158 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EX4 1EQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EX4 1EQ.
219
36
£ 45,300 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX4 1EQ 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
Social renting makes up 44% of tenure in EX4 1EQ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX4 1EQ. The average age is 35.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX4 1EQ has low crime rates — 39 incidents 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 Gabriel's CofE Primary School
St David's CofE Primary School
Torlands Academy
West Exe Nursery School
Bowhill Primary School
St Thomas Primary School
Exwick Heights Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Co-op0.5 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.7 km
- Tesco (5865)0.6 km
- Co-op (7831)0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer1.0 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
36 nearby- St Thomas Food Fight0.7 km
- Devon Larder0.9 km
- Smart Fish Bar0.7 km
- Taste of China Ltd0.7 km
- Argee Bhajee0.7 km
- + 31 more
Retailers - Other
54 nearby- Exwick Pharmacy0.9 km
- Superdrug0.8 km
- The Shop0.9 km
- W H Smith0.9 km
- Greggs0.5 km
- + 49 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
11 nearby- Bendene Town House0.8 km
- Mercure Exeter Rougemont Hotel0.8 km
- Oakcliffe Hotel0.8 km
- Queens Court Hotel0.8 km
- The Farmers Union0.9 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
35 nearby- Coolings on Gandy Street1.0 km
- Revolution0.9 km
- The Mermaid1.0 km
- The Thatched House0.7 km
- Vaults1.0 km
- + 30 more
Restaurant, Cafe
107 nearby- Arthur's Deli Cafe0.8 km
- Beijing Beijing0.9 km
- Bella Italia Exeter1.0 km
- Brodys Breakfast Bistro0.9 km
- Burger King0.9 km
- + 102 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Exeter St Thomas0.7 km
- Exeter St Davids0.9 km
- Exeter Central1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Manor Road0.1 km
- John Levers Way0.2 km
- Emmanuel Church0.2 km
- Cambridge Street0.3 km
- Woodah Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EX41EQ · Data under Open Government Licence