EX4 3QD is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from Northernhay in Exeter. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within St David's ward and the Exeter constituency.
Day-to-day life in EX4 3QD has the character of a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. With an average age of just 24, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability.
Safety: Crime rates are high (264 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 3QD are sourced from Output Area E00180241 (shared with 382 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EX4 3QD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EX4 3QD.
562
24
£ 38,400 /yr
16%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX4 3QD 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
EX4 3QD 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX4 3QD. 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
Economic Activity
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 3QD are high at 264 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 Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery
St David's CofE Primary School
Newtown Primary School
St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School (VC)
Ladysmith Junior School
St Thomas Primary School
Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School
Montgomery Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
81 nearby- Spar Quayside0.8 km
- Magdalen Cheese & Provisions0.7 km
- Ben's Farm Shop Ltd0.7 km
- Bon Gout0.7 km
- Magdalen Road Convenience Store0.7 km
- + 76 more
Pub, NightClub
50 nearby- Bishops Blaize0.8 km
- On the Waterfront0.9 km
- The Fat Pig0.7 km
- Exeter Community Centre Kitchen0.7 km
- Ship Inn0.3 km
- + 45 more
Restaurant, Cafe
177 nearby- Lutzys0.9 km
- St Leonards Church1.0 km
- Sundays0.8 km
- The Coffee Cellar0.9 km
- The Hourglass Inn0.9 km
- + 172 more
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- Veg Box Cafe0.9 km
- Spice Magic0.7 km
- Sacred Ground (Exeter) Ltd0.8 km
- Waffle Master0.4 km
- Subway0.3 km
- + 28 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
17 nearby- Premier Inn0.5 km
- Hotel Du Vin & Bistro0.6 km
- Telstar Guest House0.9 km
- Park View0.7 km
- The Bendene Townhouse0.6 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- European Shop0.5 km
- Iceland Foods PLC0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Tesco (6061)0.6 km
- Co-op (7831)0.5 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Exeter Central0.4 km
- St James’ Park0.7 km
- Exeter St Davids1.2 km
Bus Stops
- High Street0.0 km
- High Street0.0 km
- High Street0.1 km
- Paris Street0.1 km
- Paris Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: EX43QD · Data under Open Government Licence