Postcode Analysis Exeter, South West

ST DAVIDS HILL, EX4 3RG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST DAVIDS HILL, EX4 3RG.

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

491

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 38,400 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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7/10
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3/10
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9/10
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6/10
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10/10
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1/10
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8/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates EX4 3RG — age 30, 19% ownership, 66% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £234k. Property prices are trending up 97.2% year-on-year.

home £234,933 median price shield Safety 1/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

EX4 3RG is an up-and-coming urban area on St Davids Hill, 0.2km from Mount Dinham 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. The daytime character shifts — areas dominated by food and entertainment. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 66% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (193 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £234k, up 97.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for EX4 3RG are sourced from Output Area E00101326 (shared with 13 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 3RG. The average age is 30.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British77.3%
Asian / British Asian8.5%
Black / African / Caribbean3.7%
Other / Mixed10.5%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

£ 289,150

4 sales · Mean £ 312,075

Flat

£ 126,500

2 sales · Mean £ 126,500

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

Crime rates near EX4 3RG are high at 193 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 offences578
Anti-social behaviour265
Shoplifting140
Criminal damage and arson90
Public order87

school Local Schools

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St David's CofE Primary School

Good101 pupils0.1 km
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Montgomery Primary School

Good396 pupils0.9 km
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St Gabriel's CofE Primary School

Good170 pupils1.0 km
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St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery

Good1.0 km
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St Thomas Primary School

Good190 pupils1.1 km
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Torlands Academy

10 pupils1.3 km
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Newtown Primary School

Requires Improvement128 pupils1.3 km
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West Exe Nursery School

Outstanding113 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

72 nearby
  • Greggs0.9 km
  • Spar Quayside0.7 km
  • The Butchery (sw) Limited0.9 km
  • Ann Summers0.4 km
  • Bird And Blend Tea Ltd0.4 km
  • + 67 more
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Pub, NightClub

45 nearby
  • Bishops Blaize0.7 km
  • British Railway Club0.8 km
  • On the Waterfront1.0 km
  • The Malthouse1.0 km
  • The Fat Pig0.5 km
  • + 40 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

167 nearby
  • Apple Blossom Cafe1.0 km
  • Cafe Connect0.8 km
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
  • Exe Bridge Cafe0.8 km
  • Exeter Fried Chicken Fish & Chips0.9 km
  • + 162 more
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Takeaway Shop

36 nearby
  • Veg Box Cafe1.0 km
  • Spice Magic0.5 km
  • Papa Johns Pizza1.0 km
  • Sacred Ground (Exeter) Ltd0.5 km
  • Waffle Master0.3 km
  • + 31 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

17 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.8 km
  • Hotel Du Vin & Bistro0.9 km
  • Exeter Central, Premier Inn0.6 km
  • Telstar Guest House0.4 km
  • Park View0.5 km
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Co-op0.9 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.9 km
  • Iceland Foods PLC0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Co-op (7831)0.2 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Exeter Central0.3 km
  • Exeter St Davids0.7 km
  • Exeter St Thomas0.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Church0.1 km
  • Exe Street0.1 km
  • Bonhay Road0.2 km
  • Clock Tower0.3 km
  • Central Station0.3 km