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.
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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£ 38,400 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
St David's CofE Primary School
St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery
St Gabriel's CofE Primary School
Exwick Heights Primary School
Montgomery Primary School
Avanti Hall School
Newtown Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- Cafe Quirky0.9 km
- Card Factory1.0 km
- Waterstones1.0 km
- Marketplace0.9 km
- Card Factory1.0 km
- + 27 more
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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: EX44AJ · Data under Open Government Licence