Postcode Analysis Exeter, South West

PRIORY GARDENS, EX4 3AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRIORY GARDENS, EX4 3AP.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

327

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 38,400 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EX4 3AP 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.

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1/10
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1/10
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8/10
workEmployment
4/10
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9/10
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5/10
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10/10
homeHome Ownership
2/10
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1/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates EX4 3AP — age 32, 30% ownership, 58% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £295k. Property prices are trending up 7.0% year-on-year.

home £295,000 median price shield Safety 1/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

EX4 3AP is an up-and-coming urban area on Priory Gardens, 0.2km from Stepcote Hill in Exeter. Administratively it sits within St David's ward and the Exeter constituency.

For renters and young professionals, EX4 3AP offers a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. By day, the area transitions to a eat, drink and be merry character: areas dominated by food and entertainment. With residents averaging 32 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 58% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (265 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £295k, up 7.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for EX4 3AP are sourced from Output Area E00101308 (shared with 11 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 3AP. The average age is 32.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.7%
Asian / British Asian6.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed6.7%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 30%
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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 295,000

3 sales · Mean £ 291,666

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

Crime rates near EX4 3AP are high at 265 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 offences726
Anti-social behaviour371
Shoplifting154
Public order123
Criminal damage and arson117

school Local Schools

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St David's CofE Primary School

Good101 pupils0.3 km
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Montgomery Primary School

Good396 pupils0.8 km
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St Thomas Primary School

Good190 pupils0.8 km
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St Gabriel's CofE Primary School

Good170 pupils1.0 km
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St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School (VC)

Outstanding569 pupils1.1 km
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West Exe Nursery School

Outstanding113 pupils1.1 km
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St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery

Good1.1 km
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Torlands Academy

10 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

76 nearby
  • JJB Sports Plc0.4 km
  • Superdrug0.3 km
  • The Shop1.0 km
  • Sidwell Street Fruits0.8 km
  • Central Store1.0 km
  • + 71 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

17 nearby
  • Bendene Town House0.5 km
  • Braeside Hotel0.7 km
  • Mercure Exeter Rougemont Hotel0.4 km
  • Oakcliffe Hotel0.8 km
  • Queens Court Hotel0.6 km
  • + 12 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

46 nearby
  • Coolings on Gandy Street0.4 km
  • Revolution0.4 km
  • The Mermaid0.4 km
  • Vaults0.4 km
  • The Monkey Suit0.9 km
  • + 41 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

175 nearby
  • Arthur's Deli Cafe0.3 km
  • Beijing Beijing0.6 km
  • Bella Italia Exeter0.4 km
  • Brodys Breakfast Bistro0.4 km
  • Burger King0.3 km
  • + 170 more
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Supermarkets

12 nearby
  • Co-op (7831)0.6 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.4 km
  • Aldi1.0 km
  • Co-op0.6 km
  • Iceland Foods Ltd1.0 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

32 nearby
  • Devon Larder0.6 km
  • Exeter Community Fridge0.5 km
  • Veg Box Cafe0.6 km
  • Alibaba0.1 km
  • Chef & Grill0.1 km
  • + 27 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Exeter Central0.6 km
  • Exeter St Thomas0.6 km
  • Exeter St Davids1.1 km

Bus Stops

  • King Street0.1 km
  • King Street0.1 km
  • Fore Street0.1 km
  • Fore Street0.1 km
  • Fore Street0.1 km