Postcode Analysis Exeter, South West

ROWAN WAY, EX4 2DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROWAN WAY, EX4 2DR.

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Population

301

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 45,300 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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6/10
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8/10
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6/10
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7/10
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4/10
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5/10
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10/10
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8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

EX4 2DR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 86% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £368k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 13.7% year-on-year.

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

EX4 2DR is a sought-after residential area on Rowan Way, 0.1km from Foxhayes in Exeter. Administratively it sits within Exwick ward and the Exeter constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in EX4, EX4 2DR offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 86% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £368k, down 13.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for EX4 2DR are sourced from Output Area E00101151 (shared with 9 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 2DR. The average age is 43.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.3%
Asian / British Asian2.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 245,000

5 sales · Mean £ 253,800

Detached

£ 392,500

2 sales · Mean £ 392,500

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

EX4 2DR has low crime rates — 19 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.

Violence and sexual offences54
Anti-social behaviour11
Shoplifting6
Criminal damage and arson6
Other theft2

school Local Schools

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Exwick Heights Primary School

Outstanding596 pupils0.6 km
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St Gabriel's CofE Primary School

Good170 pupils0.6 km
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St David's CofE Primary School

Good101 pupils1.0 km
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Montgomery Primary School

Good396 pupils1.0 km
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Torlands Academy

10 pupils1.2 km
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Bowhill Primary School

Good493 pupils1.3 km
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West Exe Nursery School

Outstanding113 pupils1.4 km
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St Thomas Primary School

Good190 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Exwick Pharmacy0.2 km
  • The Shop0.5 km
  • W H Smith0.5 km
  • Okehampton Road Post Office0.8 km
  • Londis0.7 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

9 nearby
  • Bendene Town House0.9 km
  • Oakcliffe Hotel0.7 km
  • Queens Court Hotel0.9 km
  • The Farmers Union0.9 km
  • Townhouse Exeter0.8 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Thatched House0.1 km
  • Mill On The Exe0.9 km
  • Exeter Community Centre Kitchen0.9 km
  • Great Western Hotel0.6 km
  • The Imperial0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Andy's Cafe0.6 km
  • Costa0.5 km
  • Dinosaur Cafe1.0 km
  • Exeter Martial Arts1.0 km
  • Karma Exeter Ltd0.6 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Smart Fish Bar0.1 km
  • Taste of China Ltd0.1 km
  • House Of Wong0.5 km
  • Fish Supper House1.0 km
  • The Golden Wok0.8 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco Stores (6176)0.1 km
  • Southern Co-op0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Exeter St Davids0.4 km
  • Exeter Central1.2 km
  • Exeter St Thomas1.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Fairhazel Drive0.1 km
  • The Thatched House0.2 km
  • Fairhazel Drive0.2 km
  • The Thatched House0.2 km
  • Truro Drive0.3 km