St Davids Hill is in Exeter and in Exeter district. EX4 4DA is located in the St David's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Exeter. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about St Davids Hill, Exeter, EX4 4DA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX4 4FJ, EX4 4DT, EX4 3RQ, EX4 4BP, EX4 4JF, EX4 4DU, EX4 4DX, EX4 4JE, EX4 4FR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding EX4 4DA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 39.3% | 49.4% | 10.1% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 60.7% | 50.6% | -10.1% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 4DA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 76.4% 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 | 78.7% | 76.4% | -2.3% | 37.9% | 38.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 12.3% | 12.8% | 0.5% | 44.2% | -31.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 1.2% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 4.3% | 6.2% | 1.9% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53% | 48.7% | -4.3% | 48.4% | 0.3% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 38.3% | 4.2% | 33.6% | 4.7% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 10% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 2.6% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
In the area around EX4 4DA this area, 4.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 44.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.7% | 4.3% | -0.4% | 18.2% | -13.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.3% | 4.7% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.7% | 9.8% | 1.1% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 28.9% | 33.6% | 4.7% | 16.9% | 16.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.9% | 44.5% | 4.6% | 33.8% | 10.7% |
| Other | 7.9% | 1.2% | -6.7% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 89.3% | 89.7% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 8.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.6% | 1.5% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 76.7% 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 | 74.1% | 76.7% | 2.6% | 83.2% | -6.5% |
| European Union | 15.2% | 15.2% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 9.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.4% | 3.7% | -3.7% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.7% | 77% | 3.3% | 83.2% | -6.2% |
| 10+ Years | 4.1% | 5.2% | 1.1% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.6% | 6.3% | -6.3% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 8.2% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 6.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 3.3% | -1.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.4% | 76.7% | -3.3% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 5.2% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 4.8% | 1.5% | 3.3% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 61.7% | 37.2% | 24.5% |
| Christian | 23.4% | 46.2% | -22.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 9.3% | 6.0% | 3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Davids Hill was 116.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.9% lower than the Newtown and St Leonard's average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Davids Hill has the 29th lowest crime rate of 57 local areas in Newtown and St Leonard's and the 97th highest crime rate of 398 local areas in Exeter .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 62.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.6%.

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 7 Belvedere Court St Davids Hill, Exeter, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2025-07-04 | £321,826 |
| Flat 7 Belvedere Court St Davids Hill, Exeter, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2021-11-26 | £317,152 |
| Flat 1 Belvedere Court St Davids Hill, Exeter, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £202,000 | 2021-05-25 | £211,887 |
| Flat 13 Belvedere Court St Davids Hill, Exeter, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2020-03-23 | £415,369 |
| Flat 3 Belvedere Court St Davids Hill, Exeter, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2018-05-31 | £340,433 |
The percentage of student residents living in EX4 4DA 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 | 106 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Education | 28 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Exe Nursery School Cowick Street , EX4 1HL | 4out of 4 | 1,502 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnut Nursery Magnolia Avenue , EX2 6DJ | 3out of 4 | 3,457 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 | 340 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redhills Primary School Landhayes Road , Redhills EX4 2BY | 3out of 4 | 957 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Montgomery Primary School Redvers Road , St Thomas EX4 1BS | 3out of 4 | 1,031 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School and Nursery York Road , EX4 6PG | 3out of 4 | 1,278 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Primary School Union Street , EX2 9BB | 3out of 4 | 1,380 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 | 2,345 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Isca Earl Richards Road South , EX2 6AP | 3out of 4 | 3,251 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James School Summer Lane , EX4 8NN | 3out of 4 | 3,756 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Aided School Quarry Lane , Heavitree EX2 5AP | 3out of 4 | 4,486 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England School Harts Lane , EX1 3RD | - not rated | 4,697 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 | 266 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter Mathematics School Rougemont House , EX4 3PU | - not rated | 820 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 | 2,019 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 | 205 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter Cathedral School The Chantry , Palace Gate EX1 1HX | - not rated | 965 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Exeter Northcote House , The Queen's Drive EX4 4QJ | - not rated | 1,157 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Torlands Academy Merrivale Road , St Thomas EX4 1PT | - not rated | 1,373 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Maynard School Denmark Road , EX1 1SJ | - not rated | 1,550 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mulberry Tree Cafe | Exeter Community Centre, 17 St Davids Hill | 206 yd | |
| Exeter Martial Arts | Unit 2 To 4, Exeter Central Station Yard | 281 yd | |
| Dinosaur Cafe | 5 New North Road, Exeter | 330 yd | |
| Gandhi | 7 New North Road, Exeter | 330 yd | |
| Taco Cartel, Underground \& Lost Pollos | 44 Queen Street, Exeter | 334 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter Community Centre Kitchen | 17 St Davids Hill, Exeter | 178 yd | |
| City Gate | The City Gate, 1 Iron Bridge | 404 yd | |
| Mill On The Exe | Bonhay Road, Exeter | 499 yd | |
| Mecca Bingo Clubs | Mecca Bingo Exeter, Mecca | 534 yd | |
| The Imperial | New North Road, Exeter | 536 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| House Of Wong | 100 Bonhay Road, Exeter | 290 yd | |
| Devon Larder | 53A Queen Street, Exeter | 334 yd | |
| Clock Tower Fish & Chips Bar | Clock Tower Fish Bar, 53 Queen Street | 334 yd | |
| Waffle Master | Guildhall Shopping Centre, Queen Street | 558 yd | |
| Kiwis Food Hut | 2 Guildhall Shopping Centre, Queen Street | 576 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op (7831) | 37-39 Queen Street, Exeter | 334 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's Supermarket, Guildhall Shopping Centre | 523 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 211-219 High Street, Exeter | 656 yd | |
| Tesco Metro (2486) | Tesco, 223-225 High Street | 672 yd | |
| Quick Stop | 143B Fore Street, St Davids | 693 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter College (Hele Road) (Closed) Hele Road | 294 yd | |
| Studio One-To-One Fitness (Closed) Lower North Street | health and fitness suite | 353 yd |
| Exeter College (Queen Street) 33-36 33-36 QUEEN STREET | health and fitness suite | 395 yd |
| Exwick Playing Fields Western Road | grass pitches | 465 yd |
| Flower Pot Playing Fields LYNWOOD AVENUE | grass pitches | 473 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Exeter) PAUL STREET | health and fitness suite | 484 yd |
| Pure Gym (Exeter Fore Street) 177-181 177-181 FORE STREET | health and fitness suite | 605 yd |
| Exeter College (Exwick Sports Hub) ENNERDALE WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 644 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (Exeter) TUDOR STREET | health and fitness suite | 738 yd |
| Montgomery Primary School REDVERS ROAD | grass pitches | 979 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 | 90.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 63.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 63.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 63.6% |
| 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 | 62.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 79.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.