Postcode Analysis Exeter, South West

ST DAVIDS HILL, EX4 4DP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST DAVIDS HILL, EX4 4DP.

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Population

218

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 38,400 /yr

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Employed

32%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EX4 4DP represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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2/10
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1/10
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9/10
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4/10
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7/10
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6/10
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10/10
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5/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 56% owner-occupation and average age 43, EX4 4DP has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 40.6% year-on-year.

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

EX4 4DP is a mixed residential area on St Davids Hill, 0.3km from St. Davids in Exeter. Administratively it sits within St David's ward and the Exeter constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £101k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 40.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for EX4 4DP are sourced from Output Area E00101322 (shared with 15 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 4DP. The average age is 42.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.5%
Asian / British Asian6.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

32%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 110,000

29 sales · Mean £ 111,051

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

Crime around EX4 4DP is moderate at 65 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 offences126
Anti-social behaviour59
Other theft32
Criminal damage and arson27
Public order17

school Local Schools

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St David's CofE Primary School

Good101 pupils0.4 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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Montgomery Primary School

Good396 pupils1.1 km
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Exwick Heights Primary School

Outstanding596 pupils1.3 km
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St Thomas Primary School

Good190 pupils1.4 km
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Torlands Academy

10 pupils1.4 km
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Newtown Primary School

Requires Improvement128 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

130 nearby
  • Buffet City0.8 km
  • Bel's Kitchen0.9 km
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
  • Grow Coffee House0.9 km
  • How On The Earth Vegan Ltd0.9 km
  • + 125 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

27 nearby
  • Spice Magic0.8 km
  • Sacred Ground (Exeter) Ltd0.8 km
  • Waffle Master0.6 km
  • Subway0.6 km
  • Best Kebab0.4 km
  • + 22 more
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Retailers - Other

58 nearby
  • Ann Summers0.7 km
  • Bird And Blend Tea Ltd0.7 km
  • Oxfam0.8 km
  • Oxfam Music0.8 km
  • Truffle Hounds Chocolate LLP0.8 km
  • + 53 more
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Pub, NightClub

38 nearby
  • The Fat Pig0.8 km
  • Exeter Community Centre Kitchen0.3 km
  • Ship Inn0.8 km
  • Black Horse Inn0.9 km
  • Boom Battle Bar Exeter0.6 km
  • + 33 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

13 nearby
  • Exeter Central, Premier Inn0.3 km
  • Telstar Guest House0.1 km
  • Park View0.3 km
  • The Bendene Townhouse0.2 km
  • Holiday Inn Express0.9 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Iceland Foods PLC1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Co-op (7831)0.3 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.7 km
  • Tesco Metro (2486)0.7 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Exeter St Davids0.4 km
  • Exeter Central0.5 km
  • St James’ Park1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Hele Road0.0 km
  • College0.1 km
  • College0.1 km
  • College0.2 km
  • The Imperial0.3 km