Exe Street is in Exeter and in Exeter district. EX4 3HS is located in the St David's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Exeter. This postcode has been in use since 1997-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Exe Street, Exeter, EX4 3HS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX4 3AB, EX4 3BP, EX4 3AA, EX4 3DX, EX4 4BR, EX4 3BZ, EX4 3BT, EX4 3BW, EX4 3HA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EX4 3HS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 50.5% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 49.3% | 49.5% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around EX4 3HS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 57.6% | 65.6% | 8.0% | 37.9% | 27.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.3% | 17.5% | -5.8% | 44.2% | -26.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 13.3% | 12% | -1.3% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 3% | 2.6% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.4% | 42.4% | -2.0% | 48.4% | -6.0% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 38.6% | 0.1% | 33.6% | 5.0% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 16.2% | 3.7% | 12.7% | 3.5% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 46.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.9% | 17.8% | -0.1% | 18.2% | -0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 6.1% | -6.6% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 8.2% | -5.1% | 13.4% | -5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17% | 16.4% | -0.6% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.7% | 46.8% | 14.1% | 33.8% | 13.0% |
| Other | 4.5% | 2.3% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 93.2% | 87.9% | -5.3% | 81.4% | 6.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 80.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.4% | 80.4% | -6.0% | 83.2% | -2.8% |
| European Union | 6.5% | 8.1% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 7.3% | 4.6% | 5.6% | 1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.6% | 80.4% | -5.2% | 83.2% | -2.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 5.1% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 7.5% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 5.1% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 1.9% | -2.4% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.3% | 76.7% | -10.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 19.1% | 13.5% | 5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.1% | 37.2% | 16.9% |
| Christian | 30.9% | 46.2% | -15.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 4.3% | 6.5% | -2.2% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Exe Street was 102.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.5% lower than the Newtown and St Leonard's average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Exe Street has the 27th lowest crime rate of 57 local areas in Newtown and St Leonard's and the 117th highest crime rate of 398 local areas in Exeter .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 17 Barbican Court Exe Street, Exeter, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2024-11-08 | £159,493 |
| Flat 16 Barbican Court Exe Street, Exeter, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2024-05-03 | £175,727 |
| Flat 13 Barbican Court Exe Street, Exeter, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £164,000 | 2023-06-23 | £159,107 |
| Flat 15 Barbican Court Exe Street, Exeter, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2022-08-12 | £166,524 |
| Flat 14 Barbican Court Exe Street, Exeter, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2021-08-20 | £167,100 |
EX4 3HS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in EX4 3HS area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 148 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 35 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Education | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 36 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Other | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Exe Nursery School Cowick Street , EX4 1HL | 4out of 4 | 1,038 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnut Nursery Magnolia Avenue , EX2 6DJ | 3out of 4 | 3,216 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St David's CofE Primary School Dinham Road , EX4 4EE | 3out of 4 | 305 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Montgomery Primary School Redvers Road , St Thomas EX4 1BS | 3out of 4 | 589 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redhills Primary School Landhayes Road , Redhills EX4 2BY | 3out of 4 | 800 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Primary School Union Street , EX2 9BB | 3out of 4 | 870 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowhill Primary School Buddle Lane , St Thomas EX4 1JT | 3out of 4 | 1,100 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Exe School Hatherleigh Road , EX2 9JU | 3out of 4 | 1,835 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Isca Earl Richards Road South , EX2 6AP | 3out of 4 | 2,890 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James School Summer Lane , EX4 8NN | 3out of 4 | 3,953 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Aided School Quarry Lane , Heavitree EX2 5AP | 3out of 4 | 4,373 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England School Harts Lane , EX1 3RD | - not rated | 4,761 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter College Hele Road , EX4 4JS | - not rated | 743 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter Mathematics School Rougemont House , EX4 3PU | - not rated | 882 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avanti Hall School Cowley Bridge Road , EX4 5AD | - not rated | 2,526 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Wilfrid's School 25-29 St David's Hill , EX4 4DA | - not rated | 420 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter Cathedral School The Chantry , Palace Gate EX1 1HX | - not rated | 733 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Torlands Academy Merrivale Road , St Thomas EX4 1PT | - not rated | 1,018 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Maynard School Denmark Road , EX1 1SJ | - not rated | 1,448 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education 1 Douglas Avenue , EX8 2AU | - not rated | 1,470 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Exeter Picture House | The Exeter Picture House, 51 Bartholomew Street West | 221 yd | |
| The Flat | 142 Fore Street, St Davids | 279 yd | |
| The Press House | 132 Fore Street, St Davids | 289 yd | |
| Goto Japanese | 38 New Bridge Street, Exeter | 289 yd | |
| Fireaway | 128 Fore Street, St Davids | 316 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill On The Exe | Bonhay Road, Exeter | 49 yd | |
| Pullo | 137 Fore Street, St Davids | 290 yd | |
| Fever & Boutique | Jasmine House, Mary Arches Street | 317 yd | |
| Little Drop Of Poison | 154 Fore Street, St Davids | 333 yd | |
| Bootlegger Bars Ltd | 162-163 Fore Street, St Davids | 333 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Ground (Exeter) Ltd | 22 Mccoys Arcade, Fore Street | 290 yd | |
| Daddy Zeus Coffee | 141 Fore Street, St Davids | 293 yd | |
| Spice Magic | 139 Fore Street, St Davids | 293 yd | |
| Home Wok Chinese Takeaway | 129 Fore Street, St Davids | 321 yd | |
| Chef & Grill | 107 Fore Street, Exeter | 349 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quick Stop | 143B Fore Street, St Davids | 281 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's Supermarket, Guildhall Shopping Centre | 467 yd | |
| Co-op | 1 St Thomas Centre, Exeter | 524 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Unit 4, The Exebridge Centre | 608 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 211-219 High Street, Exeter | 626 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness First Health Club (Exeter) TUDOR STREET | health and fitness suite | 233 yd |
| Flower Pot Playing Fields LYNWOOD AVENUE | grass pitches | 303 yd |
| Pure Gym (Exeter Fore Street) 177-181 177-181 FORE STREET | health and fitness suite | 417 yd |
| Studio One-To-One Fitness (Closed) Lower North Street | health and fitness suite | 421 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Exeter) PAUL STREET | health and fitness suite | 537 yd |
| Exwick Playing Fields Western Road | grass pitches | 587 yd |
| Montgomery Primary School REDVERS ROAD | grass pitches | 609 yd |
| Exeter College (Queen Street) 33-36 33-36 QUEEN STREET | health and fitness suite | 623 yd |
| Riverside Leisure Centre (Exeter) COWICK STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 674 yd |
| Spa Naturel (Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel) SOUTHERNHAY EAST | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 783 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 67.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 78.54 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 78.54 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.