EX4 2NL is a safe, established residential area on Hexworthy Avenue, 0.4km from Exwick in Exeter. Administratively it sits within Exwick ward and the Exeter constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, EX4 2NL is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 30 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £194k.
Census 2021 statistics for EX4 2NL are sourced from Output Area E00101144 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HEXWORTHY AVENUE, EX4 2NL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEXWORTHY AVENUE, EX4 2NL.
330
30
£ 45,300 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX4 2NL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 38% of tenure in EX4 2NL — 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 2NL. The average age is 29.9. 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: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 183,250
2 sales · Mean £ 183,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX4 2NL 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
Avanti Hall School
St Gabriel's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Stores (6176)0.9 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Costcutter0.2 km
- Exwick Pharmacy0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Cafe On The Heale0.9 km
- Andy's Cafe0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Thatched House1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Smart Fish Bar1.0 km
- Taste of China Ltd0.9 km
- Exwick Fish & Chips0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Exeter St Davids1.1 km
- Exeter Central1.9 km
- Exeter St Thomas2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Withycombe Way0.1 km
- Withycombe Way0.1 km
- Kinnerton Way0.1 km
- Foxtor Road0.1 km
- Kinnerton Way0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: EX42NL · Data under Open Government Licence