EX4 4PA is a safe, established residential area located 0.3km from Foxhayes in Exeter. Administratively it sits within St David's ward and the Exeter constituency.
For renters and young professionals, EX4 4PA offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. By day, the area transitions to a manufacturing, energy and utilities character: manufacturing, energy and utilities. At just 21 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 45% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for EX4 4PA are sourced from Output Area E00171930 (shared with 33 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EX4 4PA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EX4 4PA.
632
21
£ 38,400 /yr
6%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX4 4PA 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
Very young, very high renting. At 21 years average age and 45% private renter occupancy, EX4 4PA is a classic student-to-graduate transition zone. Low crime and budget prices are a strong draw for students and early-career renters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX4 4PA. The average age is 21.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX4 4PA has low crime rates — 38 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 Gabriel's CofE Primary School
Exwick Heights Primary School
Montgomery Primary School
Torlands Academy
St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery
Avanti Hall School
Bowhill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
29 nearby- University of Exeter, Student Accomm0.9 km
- Andy's Cafe0.4 km
- Beijing Beijing0.8 km
- Brodys Breakfast Bistro1.0 km
- Costa0.2 km
- + 24 more
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Exwick Pharmacy0.2 km
- The Shop0.2 km
- W H Smith0.1 km
- Sidwell Street Fruits0.8 km
- The Exploding Bakery0.9 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
11 nearby- Bendene Town House0.7 km
- Braeside Hotel0.8 km
- Mercure Exeter Rougemont Hotel0.9 km
- Oakcliffe Hotel0.4 km
- Queens Court Hotel0.6 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Thatched House0.4 km
- University of Exeter0.7 km
- Mill On The Exe0.9 km
- Exeter Community Centre Kitchen0.7 km
- City Gate0.9 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op (7831)0.8 km
- Tesco Stores (6176)0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Devon Larder0.8 km
- Smart Fish Bar0.4 km
- Taste of China Ltd0.5 km
- Clock Tower Fish & Chips Bar0.8 km
- House Of Wong0.3 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Exeter St Davids0.0 km
- Exeter Central0.9 km
- Exeter St Thomas1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Exeter St Davids Rail Station0.1 km
- Exeter St Davids Rail Station0.1 km
- St Davids Station0.1 km
- St Davids Station0.2 km
- Premier Inn0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: EX44PA · Data under Open Government Licence