Postcode Analysis Exeter, South West

EX4 3QD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EX4 3QD.

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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 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.

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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 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.

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

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.

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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

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 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.

Violence and sexual offences747
Anti-social behaviour363
Shoplifting271
Public order139
Criminal damage and arson131

school Local Schools

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St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery

Good0.5 km
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St David's CofE Primary School

Good101 pupils0.6 km
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Newtown Primary School

Requires Improvement128 pupils0.6 km
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St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School (VC)

Outstanding569 pupils1.1 km
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Ladysmith Junior School

Good351 pupils1.3 km
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St Thomas Primary School

Good190 pupils1.4 km
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Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School

Outstanding328 pupils1.4 km
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Montgomery Primary School

Good396 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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

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
fastfood

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
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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
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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