EX4 6JQ is a sought-after residential area on Victoria Street, 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 6JQ offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. At just 24 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 79% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £660k, down 12.3% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for EX4 6JQ are sourced from Output Area E00101338 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VICTORIA STREET, EX4 6JQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA STREET, EX4 6JQ.
433
24
£ 39,500 /yr
9%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX4 6JQ 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
At 79% private renter occupancy, EX4 6JQ is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. Average age 24 and low crime make this an unusually liveable rental area. Property prices are trending down 12.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX4 6JQ. The average age is 24.3. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 577,500
14 sales · Mean £ 558,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX4 6JQ has low crime rates — 16 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
Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery School
Newtown Primary School
Stoke Hill Junior School
Ladysmith Junior School
Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School
St David's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- The Market Place0.9 km
- Sidwell Street Fruits0.9 km
- Odeon Cinema0.5 km
- Greggs Plc0.8 km
- BHL Oriental Food Store0.6 km
- + 28 more
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- Ram Bar0.9 km
- The Clifton Bakery Pub & Restaurant0.8 km
- Polsloe Priory Con. Club0.5 km
- The Bowling Green0.5 km
- The Stoke Arms0.5 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
60 nearby- Hm Prison Exeter0.9 km
- Into Cafe0.8 km
- Camper Coffee Co0.8 km
- Engine Room0.9 km
- The Innovation Centre0.8 km
- + 55 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Co-op0.7 km
- Co-op Food0.3 km
- European Shop0.6 km
- Iceland Foods PLC0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- HOT SPOT0.6 km
- Mega Kebab0.6 km
- Far East Delight0.4 km
- Pizza Hut0.4 km
- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Jurys Inn Exeter0.8 km
- Raffles0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St James’ Park0.2 km
- Exeter Central1.0 km
- Polsloe Bridge1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Devonshire Place0.1 km
- Devonshire Place0.1 km
- Maryfield Avenue0.1 km
- Culverland Road0.2 km
- Lower St Germans Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: EX46JQ · Data under Open Government Licence