EX4 2AD is a sought-after residential area located 0.2km from Foxhayes 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.
Day-to-day life in EX4 2AD has the character of these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for EX4 2AD are sourced from Output Area E00101138 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EX4 2AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EX4 2AD.
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42
£ 45,300 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX4 2AD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
With 47% social renting, EX4 2AD is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 2AD. The average age is 42.0. 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: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX4 2AD has low crime rates — 38 incidents 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
Exwick Heights Primary School
St Gabriel's CofE Primary School
St David's CofE Primary School
Montgomery Primary School
Torlands Academy
Avanti Hall School
Bowhill Primary School
West Exe Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- University of Exeter, Student Accomm1.0 km
- Andy's Cafe0.4 km
- Beijing Beijing0.9 km
- Costa0.4 km
- Dinosaur Cafe0.9 km
- + 10 more
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Exwick Pharmacy0.0 km
- The Shop0.4 km
- W H Smith0.3 km
- Okehampton Road Post Office1.0 km
- Londis0.5 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- Bendene Town House0.8 km
- Braeside Hotel1.0 km
- Oakcliffe Hotel0.6 km
- Queens Court Hotel0.8 km
- The Farmers Union0.8 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Thatched House0.3 km
- University of Exeter0.9 km
- Mill On The Exe1.0 km
- Exeter Community Centre Kitchen0.9 km
- Great Western Hotel0.4 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-op (7831)0.9 km
- Tesco Stores (6176)0.3 km
- Southern Co-op0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Devon Larder0.9 km
- Smart Fish Bar0.3 km
- Taste of China Ltd0.3 km
- Clock Tower Fish & Chips Bar0.9 km
- House Of Wong0.4 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Exeter St Davids0.2 km
- Exeter Central1.1 km
- Exeter St Thomas1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Fairhazel Drive0.1 km
- Fairhazel Drive0.1 km
- Exwick Road0.2 km
- Fairhazel Drive0.2 km
- Fairhazel Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: EX42AD · Data under Open Government Licence