Postcode Analysis Exeter, South West

HILLSIDE AVENUE, EX4 4NW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILLSIDE AVENUE, EX4 4NW.

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Population

387

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 39,500 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EX4 4NW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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3/10
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3/10
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8/10
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8/10
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8/10
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8/10
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9/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

EX4 4NW is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £532k, 62% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

EX4 4NW is a safe, established residential area on Hillside Avenue, 0.3km from Lions Holt in Exeter. Administratively it sits within Duryard and St James ward and the Exeter constituency.

For families considering a move, EX4 4NW represents a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £532k.

Census 2021 statistics for EX4 4NW are sourced from Output Area E00101343 (shared with 10 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 4NW. The average age is 36.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.1%
Asian / British Asian5.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed5.7%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 30%
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

Terraced

£ 525,000

7 sales · Mean £ 512,857

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

EX4 4NW 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 offences211
Anti-social behaviour82
Criminal damage and arson49
Shoplifting41
Other theft25

school Local Schools

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St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery

Good0.3 km
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Newtown Primary School

Requires Improvement128 pupils0.8 km
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St David's CofE Primary School

Good101 pupils0.9 km
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Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding298 pupils1.2 km
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Ladysmith Junior School

Good351 pupils1.3 km
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Stoke Hill Junior School

Good353 pupils1.4 km
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Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School

Outstanding328 pupils1.5 km
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St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School (VC)

Outstanding569 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

62 nearby
  • JJB Sports Plc0.7 km
  • Superdrug0.8 km
  • The Market Place0.7 km
  • Sidwell Street Fruits0.4 km
  • Cafe Quirky0.8 km
  • + 57 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

14 nearby
  • Bendene Town House0.7 km
  • Braeside Hotel0.5 km
  • Mercure Exeter Rougemont Hotel0.7 km
  • Oakcliffe Hotel0.9 km
  • Queens Court Hotel0.7 km
  • + 9 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

41 nearby
  • Coolings on Gandy Street0.7 km
  • Ram Bar0.7 km
  • Revolution0.7 km
  • The Mermaid0.7 km
  • University of Exeter0.9 km
  • + 36 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

136 nearby
  • Arthur's Deli Cafe0.8 km
  • Beijing Beijing0.6 km
  • Bella Italia Exeter0.7 km
  • Brodys Breakfast Bistro0.7 km
  • Burger King0.8 km
  • + 131 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Co-op (7831)0.6 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.8 km
  • Co-op0.6 km
  • European Shop0.5 km
  • Iceland Foods PLC0.5 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

23 nearby
  • Devon Larder0.6 km
  • Exeter Community Fridge0.6 km
  • Exeter South Street KFC1.0 km
  • Kiwis Food Hut0.8 km
  • Ten Fifty0.9 km
  • + 18 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St James’ Park0.4 km
  • Exeter Central0.5 km
  • Exeter St Davids1.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Blackall Road0.2 km
  • Blackall Road0.2 km
  • Hoopern Lane0.3 km
  • St Sidwell's School0.3 km
  • St Sidwell's School0.3 km