Postcode Analysis Exeter, South West

NEW NORTH ROAD, EX4 4AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEW NORTH ROAD, EX4 4AJ.

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Population

228

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 38,400 /yr

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Employed

20%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EX4 4AJ 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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4/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

With 35% social renting, EX4 4AJ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending down 50.3% year-on-year.

home £217,000 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

EX4 4AJ is a safe, established residential area on New North Road, 0.1km from St. Davids in Exeter. Administratively it sits within St David's ward and the Exeter constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, EX4 4AJ is a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 13% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £217k, down 50.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for EX4 4AJ are sourced from Output Area E00171929 (shared with 18 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 4AJ. The average age is 30.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British75.2%
Asian / British Asian16.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed6.2%

Economic Activity

20%Active
FT: 13%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 143,500

5 sales · Mean £ 143,100

Semi-Detached

£ 240,375

2 sales · Mean £ 240,375

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

EX4 4AJ has low crime rates — 45 incidents 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 offences79
Anti-social behaviour40
Other theft19
Criminal damage and arson16
Shoplifting10

school Local Schools

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St David's CofE Primary School

Good101 pupils0.7 km
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St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery

Good1.1 km
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St Gabriel's CofE Primary School

Good170 pupils1.2 km
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Exwick Heights Primary School

Outstanding596 pupils1.3 km
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Montgomery Primary School

Good396 pupils1.4 km
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Avanti Hall School

Inadequate371 pupils1.4 km
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Newtown Primary School

Requires Improvement128 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

78 nearby
  • Camper Coffee Co0.9 km
  • Engine Room1.0 km
  • University of Exeter0.8 km
  • University of Exeter, Student Accomm0.8 km
  • Bombay Spice Indian Restaurant0.9 km
  • + 73 more
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Retailers - Other

32 nearby
  • Cafe Quirky0.9 km
  • Card Factory1.0 km
  • Waterstones1.0 km
  • Marketplace0.9 km
  • Card Factory1.0 km
  • + 27 more
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Pub, NightClub

31 nearby
  • Fever & Boutique1.0 km
  • Mecca Bingo Clubs0.9 km
  • Mill On The Exe0.9 km
  • Rosies1.0 km
  • Devon And Exeter Squash Club0.9 km
  • + 26 more
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Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Kiwis Food Hut0.9 km
  • Clock Tower Fish & Chips Bar0.5 km
  • Cornish Bakehouse1.0 km
  • House Of Wong0.4 km
  • Waffle Master0.9 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Co-op (4962)1.0 km
  • Tesco Metro (2486)0.9 km
  • Tesco Stores (6176)0.9 km
  • Co-op (7831)0.5 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.9 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

12 nearby
  • Raffles0.9 km
  • Bendene Town House0.5 km
  • Braeside Hotel0.5 km
  • Mercure Exeter Rougemont Hotel0.7 km
  • Oakcliffe Hotel0.3 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Exeter St Davids0.4 km
  • Exeter Central0.6 km
  • St James’ Park1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • The Imperial0.0 km
  • The Imperial0.1 km
  • Jolly Porter0.1 km
  • Streatham Drive0.1 km
  • Jolly Porter0.1 km