Postcode Analysis Exeter, South West

EX4 7BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EX4 7BW.

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Population

380

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 42,100 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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2/10
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9/10
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3/10
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8/10
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4/10
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10/10
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2/10
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7/10
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Area Character

At 73% private renter occupancy, EX4 7BW is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. Low crime and budget prices create strong demand from cost-conscious renters.

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

EX4 7BW is a safe, established residential area located 0.3km from St. James in Exeter. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Pennsylvania ward and the Exeter constituency.

Within the EX4 district, this postcode is characterised by a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With residents averaging 29 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for EX4 7BW are sourced from Output Area E00101271 (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 7BW. The average age is 29.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.4%
Asian / British Asian3.7%
Black / African / Caribbean2.9%
Other / Mixed6.9%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

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

EX4 7BW has low crime rates — 27 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 offences120
Anti-social behaviour42
Criminal damage and arson26
Other theft23
Public order22

school Local Schools

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Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding298 pupils0.4 km
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Stoke Hill Junior School

Good353 pupils0.7 km
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Ladysmith Junior School

Good351 pupils0.7 km
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St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery

Good0.7 km
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Newtown Primary School

Requires Improvement128 pupils0.8 km
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Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School

Outstanding328 pupils0.8 km
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St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy

Outstanding418 pupils1.3 km
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Willowbrook School

Requires Improvement427 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

30 nearby
  • 168 Oriental0.8 km
  • Beer Box0.3 km
  • Eat Your Greens1.0 km
  • Exeter Craft Hub1.0 km
  • Heera International Foods0.7 km
  • + 25 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Henrys Bar0.2 km
  • St Anne's Well0.6 km
  • The Monkey Suit1.0 km
  • All Stars Sports Bar1.0 km
  • Badavi`s Lounge1.0 km
  • + 11 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

33 nearby
  • Dan's Catering Co.0.5 km
  • Exeter CVS/CoLab Exeter0.9 km
  • No1 Polsloe0.4 km
  • Ari's Healthy Life0.8 km
  • Boneyard Red Lion Works0.7 km
  • + 28 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Jurys Inn Exeter0.9 km
  • Raffles0.9 km
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • European Shop0.7 km
  • Iceland Foods PLC1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Tesco (6061)0.6 km
  • Morrisons0.9 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • Gourmet Peri Peri0.8 km
  • Ming Wah0.9 km
  • Shimizu0.7 km
  • Sidwell Fish And Chips0.6 km
  • + 8 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St James’ Park0.5 km
  • Polsloe Bridge1.0 km
  • Exeter Central1.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Mount Pleasant Health Centre0.0 km
  • Mount Pleasant Health Centre0.0 km
  • The Lilacs0.1 km
  • The Lilacs0.1 km
  • Iddesleigh Road0.2 km