Postcode Analysis Exeter, South West

HIGH STREET, EX4 3LR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, EX4 3LR.

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Population

562

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Avg Age

24

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Avg Income

£ 38,400 /yr

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Employed

16%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EX4 3LR 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.

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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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Area Character

EX4 3LR is a student and graduate zone — average age 24, 68% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. Higher crime warrants awareness — HMO density and nightlife are likely contributors.

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

EX4 3LR is an up-and-coming urban area on High Street, 0.2km from Exeter in Exeter. Administratively it sits within St David's ward and the Exeter constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional high streets zone — traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. Average age 24 — a clear signal of a student and young renter community, typically with strong café and nightlife culture nearby. 68% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (301 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for EX4 3LR are sourced from Output Area E00180241 (shared with 382 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 3LR. The average age is 24.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British71.0%
Asian / British Asian16.2%
Black / African / Caribbean4.4%
Other / Mixed8.4%

Economic Activity

16%Active
FT: 12%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

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

Crime rates near EX4 3LR are high at 301 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 offences856
Anti-social behaviour389
Shoplifting258
Public order138
Criminal damage and arson130

school Local Schools

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St David's CofE Primary School

Good101 pupils0.4 km
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St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery

Good0.7 km
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Newtown Primary School

Requires Improvement128 pupils0.9 km
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St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School (VC)

Outstanding569 pupils1.0 km
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St Thomas Primary School

Good190 pupils1.2 km
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Montgomery Primary School

Good396 pupils1.2 km
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St Gabriel's CofE Primary School

Good170 pupils1.4 km
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Ladysmith Junior School

Good351 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

80 nearby
  • JJB Sports Plc0.0 km
  • Superdrug0.2 km
  • Sidwell Street Fruits0.6 km
  • House of Hope & Mercy in the Jungle0.5 km
  • Newham Stores, Premier0.3 km
  • + 75 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

18 nearby
  • Bendene Town House0.5 km
  • Braeside Hotel0.5 km
  • Mercure Exeter Rougemont Hotel0.3 km
  • Oakcliffe Hotel0.8 km
  • Queens Court Hotel0.5 km
  • + 13 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

50 nearby
  • Coolings on Gandy Street0.1 km
  • Revolution0.1 km
  • The Mermaid0.1 km
  • Vaults0.1 km
  • City Gate0.3 km
  • + 45 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

185 nearby
  • Arthur's Deli Cafe0.2 km
  • Beijing Beijing0.4 km
  • Bella Italia Exeter0.1 km
  • Brodys Breakfast Bistro0.2 km
  • Burger King0.1 km
  • + 180 more
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Supermarkets

12 nearby
  • Co-op (7831)0.4 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.0 km
  • Co-op0.6 km
  • Co-op (4962)0.8 km
  • Tesco Metro (2486)0.0 km
  • + 7 more
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Takeaway Shop

34 nearby
  • Devon Larder0.4 km
  • Exeter Community Fridge0.1 km
  • Pizza Hut0.9 km
  • Sidwell Fish And Chips0.9 km
  • HOT SPOT0.7 km
  • + 29 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Exeter Central0.3 km
  • St James’ Park0.9 km
  • Exeter St Thomas1.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Marks and Spencer0.0 km
  • Marks and Spencer0.0 km
  • High Street0.1 km
  • Queen Street0.1 km
  • High Street0.1 km