EX4 3LS is an up-and-coming urban area on Gandy Street, 0.2km from Northernhay in Exeter. Administratively it sits within St David's ward and the Exeter constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a eat, drink and be merry zone — areas dominated by food and entertainment. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (268 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £363k.
Census 2021 statistics for EX4 3LS are sourced from Output Area E00101310 (shared with 99 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GANDY STREET, EX4 3LS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GANDY STREET, EX4 3LS.
275
38
£ 38,400 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX4 3LS 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.
Area Character
EX4 3LS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 32% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £363k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX4 3LS. The average age is 38.3. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 363,000
2 sales · Mean £ 363,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near EX4 3LS are high at 268 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
St David's CofE Primary School
St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery
Newtown Primary School
St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School (VC)
Montgomery Primary School
St Thomas Primary School
St Gabriel's CofE Primary School
Ladysmith Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
81 nearby- JJB Sports Plc0.1 km
- Superdrug0.2 km
- The Shop0.9 km
- W H Smith1.0 km
- Sidwell Street Fruits0.5 km
- + 76 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
18 nearby- Bendene Town House0.4 km
- Braeside Hotel0.4 km
- Mercure Exeter Rougemont Hotel0.2 km
- Oakcliffe Hotel0.7 km
- Queens Court Hotel0.5 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
49 nearby- Coolings on Gandy Street0.0 km
- Revolution0.1 km
- The Mermaid0.0 km
- Vaults0.0 km
- City Gate0.3 km
- + 44 more
Restaurant, Cafe
186 nearby- Arthur's Deli Cafe0.2 km
- Beijing Beijing0.3 km
- Bella Italia Exeter0.0 km
- Brodys Breakfast Bistro0.1 km
- Burger King0.2 km
- + 181 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Co-op (7831)0.3 km
- Marks & Spencer0.1 km
- Co-op0.6 km
- Co-op (4962)0.8 km
- Tesco Metro (2486)0.1 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
34 nearby- Devon Larder0.3 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 Central0.2 km
- St James’ Park0.9 km
- Exeter St Davids1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Queen Street0.0 km
- Marks and Spencer0.1 km
- Marks and Spencer0.1 km
- High Street0.1 km
- High Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: EX43LS · Data under Open Government Licence