Postcode report
EX4 1ED Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About EX4 1ED: area rating, property, schools and local change
EX4 1ED is a postcode in St Thomas, Exeter, South West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near EX4 1ED, then scores the surrounding small area 45/100 - bottom 32% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around EX4 1ED are schools and education and jobs, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for EX4 1ED is based on Exeter 005 Census 2021. It covers 7,481 residents, 2,237 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 38, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 57% owner-occupied, 21% privately rented, 20% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 2/10.
For property prices near EX4 1ED, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the EX4 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £245k from 64 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near EX4 1ED can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 2 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near EX4 1ED by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around EX4 1ED is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 24 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about EX4 1ED
Is EX4 1ED a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 45/100 (bottom 32% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near EX4 1ED?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near EX4 1ED?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near EX4 1ED?
LocaleIQ currently matches 2 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for EX4 1ED?
LocaleIQ matched EX4 1ED to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in EX4 1ED?
The latest median sold price is £245k based on 64 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around EX4 1ED?
LocaleIQ currently shows 24 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.