Postcode report
Is EX4 4RX a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About EX4 4RX: area rating, property, schools and local change
EX4 4RX is a postcode in Duryard and St James, Exeter, South West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near EX4 4RX, then scores the surrounding small area 77/100 - top 6% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around EX4 4RX are health and local prosperity, while jobs 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 4RX is based on Exeter 001 Census 2021. It covers 11,060 residents, 1,547 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 21, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 74% owner-occupied, 20% privately rented, 5% 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 10/10.
For property prices near EX4 4RX, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the EX4 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £245k from 54 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near EX4 4RX can compare 4 state schools within one mile, including 3 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.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near EX4 4RX by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near EX4 4RX; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about EX4 4RX
Is EX4 4RX a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 77/100 (top 6% 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 4RX?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near EX4 4RX?
4 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for EX4 4RX?
LocaleIQ matched EX4 4RX to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in EX4 4RX?
The latest median sold price is £245k based on 54 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around EX4 4RX?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.