Postcode Analysis Exeter, South West

QUEENS CRESCENT, EX4 6AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for QUEENS CRESCENT, EX4 6AY.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

331

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Avg Age

28

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Avg Income

£ 39,500 /yr

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Employed

27%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EX4 6AY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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9/10
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4/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

EX4 6AY is a student and graduate zone — average age 28, 68% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. Higher crime warrants awareness — HMO density and nightlife are likely contributors. Property prices are trending up 9.4% year-on-year.

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

EX4 6AY is a lively urban neighbourhood on Queens Crescent, 0.3km from Lions Holt in Exeter. Administratively it sits within Duryard and St James ward and the Exeter constituency.

For renters and young professionals, EX4 6AY offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The community skews young professional (average age 28) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 68% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 118 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £584k, up 9.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for EX4 6AY are sourced from Output Area E00101344 (shared with 13 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 6AY. The average age is 28.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British83.5%
Asian / British Asian9.3%
Black / African / Caribbean2.4%
Other / Mixed4.8%

Economic Activity

27%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 979,995

2 sales · Mean £ 979,995

Terraced

£ 590,000

2 sales · Mean £ 590,000

Flat

£ 185,000

2 sales · Mean £ 185,000

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

Crime around EX4 6AY is above average at 118 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 offences452
Anti-social behaviour222
Shoplifting144
Criminal damage and arson89
Other theft81

school Local Schools

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St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery

Good0.1 km
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Newtown Primary School

Requires Improvement128 pupils0.5 km
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St David's CofE Primary School

Good101 pupils0.9 km
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Ladysmith Junior School

Good351 pupils1.1 km
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Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding298 pupils1.2 km
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Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School

Outstanding328 pupils1.2 km
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St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School (VC)

Outstanding569 pupils1.3 km
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Stoke Hill Junior School

Good353 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

77 nearby
  • Magdalen Cheese & Provisions0.9 km
  • Ben's Farm Shop Ltd0.9 km
  • Bon Gout0.9 km
  • Magdalen Road Convenience Store0.9 km
  • The Grocer On The Green0.9 km
  • + 72 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

14 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.8 km
  • Hotel Du Vin & Bistro0.9 km
  • Park View0.7 km
  • The Bendene Townhouse0.8 km
  • Southernhay House0.7 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

158 nearby
  • Buffet City0.9 km
  • Calvo Loco0.9 km
  • Cosy Club0.8 km
  • Costa Coffee0.6 km
  • Grow Coffee House0.9 km
  • + 153 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

29 nearby
  • Waffle Master0.7 km
  • Subway0.6 km
  • Alibaba1.0 km
  • Dos Bros Burritos1.0 km
  • Hook Fish and Chips0.9 km
  • + 24 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

47 nearby
  • Exeter Community Centre Kitchen0.9 km
  • Ship Inn0.7 km
  • The Clifton Bakery Pub & Restaurant0.5 km
  • Black Horse Inn0.2 km
  • Boom Battle Bar Exeter0.7 km
  • + 42 more
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Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • European Shop0.3 km
  • Iceland Foods PLC0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
  • Tesco (6061)0.3 km
  • Co-op (7831)0.7 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St James’ Park0.3 km
  • Exeter Central0.6 km
  • Exeter St Davids1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • St Sidwell's School0.0 km
  • St Sidwell's School0.1 km
  • Blackall Road0.2 km
  • York Road0.2 km
  • Sidwell Street0.2 km