Postcode Analysis Exeter, South West

WOOLSERY AVENUE, EX4 8BR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOOLSERY AVENUE, EX4 8BR.

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Population

328

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 48,700 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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3/10
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9/10
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8/10
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4/10
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6/10
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5/10
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9/10
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8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

EX4 8BR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 81% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £359k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

EX4 8BR is a safe, established residential area on Woolsery Avenue, 0.4km from Whipton in Exeter. Administratively it sits within Mincinglake and Whipton ward and the Exeter constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in EX4, EX4 8BR offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 81% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £359k.

Census 2021 statistics for EX4 8BR are sourced from Output Area E00101193 (shared with 6 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 8BR. The average age is 44.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.5%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 327,500

4 sales · Mean £ 336,475

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

Crime around EX4 8BR is moderate at 54 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 offences112
Anti-social behaviour72
Criminal damage and arson27
Other theft15
Public order14

school Local Schools

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Whipton Barton Infants and Nursery School

Good252 pupils0.3 km
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Whipton Barton Junior School

Requires Improvement208 pupils0.3 km
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Willowbrook School

Requires Improvement427 pupils0.5 km
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St James School

Good959 pupils0.5 km
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St Luke's Church of England School

Inadequate810 pupils1.1 km
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St Nicholas Catholic Primary School

Good320 pupils1.3 km
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Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School

Outstanding328 pupils1.3 km
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St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy

Outstanding418 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • The Devon Yeoman0.7 km
  • Queens Head Hotel0.7 km
  • Star Inn0.1 km
  • Exeter Saracens Rugby Football Club0.4 km
  • The Pinhoe Hoard1.0 km
  • + 4 more
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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Day Lewis Pharmacy0.1 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.7 km
  • Jake n Joe Trading0.2 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy (inside Sainsburys)0.8 km
  • McColls0.2 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Priory Community Cafe0.7 km
  • Refuel Coffee & Sandwich Bar0.6 km
  • Stoke Hill AFC Cafe0.8 km
  • Exeter City Group LTD0.4 km
  • Whipton Community Hall0.3 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Aldi0.8 km
  • Morrisons0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • A Farm Pizza0.2 km
  • BBQ Kebab House0.2 km
  • Chadni Express0.2 km
  • Fish & Chips at Polsloe Bridge0.6 km
  • Friar Tuck0.1 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Polsloe Bridge0.7 km
  • Pinhoe1.7 km
  • St James’ Park2.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Wallace Avenue0.1 km
  • Wallace Avenue0.2 km
  • Shops0.2 km
  • Shops0.2 km
  • Honeylands Children's Centre0.3 km