Postcode Analysis Exeter, South West

HARRINGTON LANE, EX4 8NS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARRINGTON LANE, EX4 8NS.

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Population

508

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 48,700 /yr

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Employed

51%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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8/10
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4/10
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8/10
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4/10
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7/10
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6/10
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8/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. EX4 8NS spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. £343k 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 8NS is a safe, established residential area on Harrington Lane, 0.7km from Pilton, Little in Exeter. Administratively it sits within Pinhoe ward and the Exeter constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in EX4, EX4 8NS offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 43 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 81% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £343k.

Census 2021 statistics for EX4 8NS are sourced from Output Area E00180210 (shared with 25 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 8NS. The average age is 43.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.1%
Asian / British Asian2.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed3.7%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 260,000

4 sales · Mean £ 256,875

Detached

£ 422,500

4 sales · Mean £ 407,000

Terraced

£ 225,000

1 sales · Mean £ 225,000

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

EX4 8NS has low crime rates — 28 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 offences55
Anti-social behaviour8
Criminal damage and arson8
Other theft6
Drugs5

school Local Schools

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Pinhoe Church of England Primary School & Nursery

Good423 pupils0.5 km
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St Luke's Church of England School

Inadequate810 pupils0.9 km
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Willowbrook School

Requires Improvement427 pupils1.0 km
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St James School

Good959 pupils1.0 km
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Monkerton Community Primary School

176 pupils1.1 km
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Ellen Tinkham School

Outstanding240 pupils1.3 km
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Whipton Barton Junior School

Requires Improvement208 pupils1.3 km
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Whipton Barton Infants and Nursery School

Good252 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Gibbins0.9 km
  • Spar0.9 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy (inside Sainsburys)0.9 km
  • Tigerstyle Sports Karate Ltd0.5 km
  • Pinhoe Garage0.8 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Pinhoe Jubilee Club0.8 km
  • Exeter Saracens Rugby Football Club0.7 km
  • The Pinhoe Hoard0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Oriental City0.9 km
  • Heart Of Oak0.8 km
  • Trailways0.5 km
  • Exeter City Group LTD0.7 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Sushi Gourmet0.9 km
  • Pizza Mario Limited0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pinhoe0.9 km
  • Polsloe Bridge1.8 km
  • Digby & Sowton2.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Harrington Lane0.0 km
  • Cheyne Rise0.1 km
  • Chancel Lane0.1 km
  • Cheynegate Lane0.3 km
  • Pulling Road0.3 km