EX4 6AR is a safe, established residential area located 0.2km from St. James in Exeter. Administratively it sits within Duryard and St James ward and the Exeter constituency.
For renters and young professionals, EX4 6AR offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. With an average age of just 27, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 69% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for EX4 6AR are sourced from Output Area E00101340 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EX4 6AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EX4 6AR.
522
27
£ 39,500 /yr
22%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX4 6AR 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
EX4 6AR is a student and graduate zone — average age 27, 69% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. 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 6AR. The average age is 27.2. 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: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX4 6AR has low crime rates — 42 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 Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery
Newtown Primary School
Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery School
Ladysmith Junior School
Stoke Hill Junior School
Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School
St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy
St David's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
39 nearby- BHL Oriental Food Store0.6 km
- Next (138)0.9 km
- RMC Stores0.6 km
- Saunders Stores Ltd0.5 km
- Somboon Thai Shop0.5 km
- + 34 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Jurys Inn Exeter0.6 km
- Raffles0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- All Stars Sports Bar0.7 km
- Badavi`s Lounge0.7 km
- Duke of York Inn0.3 km
- Exonia Bowling Club0.4 km
- Hole In The Wall0.9 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
55 nearby- Ari's Healthy Life0.5 km
- Boneyard Red Lion Works0.5 km
- Cafe W @ Waterstones0.8 km
- Caffe Espresso0.9 km
- Coffee First0.7 km
- + 50 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- European Shop0.4 km
- Iceland Foods PLC0.7 km
- Morrisons Daily1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Tesco (6061)0.3 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Gourmet Peri Peri0.5 km
- Sandwich Bar0.8 km
- Shimizu0.4 km
- HOT SPOT0.5 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St James’ Park0.2 km
- Exeter Central1.1 km
- Polsloe Bridge1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Albion Place0.1 km
- Iddesleigh Road0.1 km
- St James Park (Devon) Rail Station0.2 km
- St James Park (Devon) Rail Station0.2 km
- St James Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: EX46AR · Data under Open Government Licence