Postcode Analysis Exeter, South West

SUMMER LANE, EX4 8BT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SUMMER LANE, EX4 8BT.

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Population

372

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 48,700 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EX4 8BT represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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2/10
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4/10
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7/10
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6/10
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6/10
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5/10
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10/10
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5/10
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10/10
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Area Character

EX4 8BT is an established family neighbourhood — 53% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

EX4 8BT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Summer Lane, 0.3km from Whipton in Exeter. Administratively it sits within Pinhoe ward and the Exeter constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, EX4 8BT is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 27% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £250k.

Census 2021 statistics for EX4 8BT are sourced from Output Area E00101258 (shared with 11 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 8BT. The average age is 39.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.5%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean1.6%
Other / Mixed3.2%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 288,500

2 sales · Mean £ 288,500

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

EX4 8BT has low crime rates — 45 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 offences124
Anti-social behaviour75
Criminal damage and arson29
Other theft16
Public order15

school Local Schools

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Whipton Barton Junior School

Requires Improvement208 pupils0.2 km
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Whipton Barton Infants and Nursery School

Good252 pupils0.2 km
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St James School

Good959 pupils0.6 km
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Willowbrook School

Requires Improvement427 pupils0.6 km
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St Luke's Church of England School

Inadequate810 pupils1.0 km
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St Nicholas Catholic Primary School

Good320 pupils1.2 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 Yeoman0.8 km
  • Queens Head Hotel0.7 km
  • Star Inn0.1 km
  • Exeter Saracens Rugby Football Club0.5 km
  • The Pinhoe Hoard0.9 km
  • + 4 more
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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Day Lewis Pharmacy0.0 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.6 km
  • Jake n Joe Trading0.1 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy (inside Sainsburys)0.7 km
  • McColls0.1 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Priory Community Cafe0.7 km
  • Refuel Coffee & Sandwich Bar0.7 km
  • Stoke Hill AFC Cafe0.7 km
  • Exeter City Group LTD0.5 km
  • Whipton Community Hall0.2 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

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

13 nearby
  • A Farm Pizza0.1 km
  • BBQ Kebab House0.1 km
  • Chadni Express0.1 km
  • Fish & Chips at Polsloe Bridge0.7 km
  • Friar Tuck0.1 km
  • + 8 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Polsloe Bridge0.8 km
  • Pinhoe1.6 km
  • Digby & Sowton2.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Shops0.1 km
  • Shops0.1 km
  • Wallace Avenue0.2 km
  • Wallace Avenue0.2 km
  • Rennes House0.2 km