Howell Road is in Exeter and in Exeter district. EX4 4JU is located in the Duryard and St James electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Exeter. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Howell Road, Exeter, EX4 4JU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX4 4LH, EX4 4LF, EX4 4LA, EX4 4LD, EX4 4LG, EX4 4AJ, EX4 4DE, EX4 4BE, EX4 4DP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EX4 4JU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 51.1% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 49.8% | 48.9% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 4JU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.5% 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 | 50% | 55.5% | 5.5% | 37.9% | 17.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.2% | 27.7% | 3.5% | 44.2% | -16.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 1.5% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 5.5% | -3.3% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 13.8% | 9.1% | -4.7% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
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 | 46.7% | 54.4% | 7.7% | 48.4% | 6.0% |
| Good health | 28.8% | 28.5% | -0.3% | 33.6% | -5.1% |
| Fair health | 16% | 6.8% | -9.2% | 12.7% | -5.9% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 10.4% | 4.2% | 4.0% | 6.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.5% | 15% | 2.5% | 18.2% | -3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 3.6% | -5.6% | 9.6% | -6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 6.9% | -6.4% | 13.4% | -6.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 25.4% | 33.2% | 7.8% | 16.9% | 16.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.3% | 39.1% | 10.8% | 33.8% | 5.3% |
| Other | 10.4% | 0.7% | -9.7% | 2.8% | -2.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 3.9% | 2.3% | -1.6% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 89.5% | 88% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 6.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 80.6% 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 | 79% | 80.6% | 1.6% | 83.2% | -2.6% |
| European Union | 7.4% | 9.4% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 1.3% | -2.2% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.6% | 6.1% | -0.5% | 5.6% | 0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.8% | 80.6% | 2.8% | 83.2% | -2.6% |
| 10+ Years | 5.8% | 9.1% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.1% | 4.9% | -0.2% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.9% | 1.6% | -7.3% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.2% | 76.7% | 3.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Middle East | 3.8% | 0.1% | 3.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 5.4% | 13.5% | -8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.1% | 37.2% | 9.9% |
| Christian | 39.9% | 46.2% | -6.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 9.7% | 6.0% | 3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Howell Road was 77.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.1% higher than the Duryard and St James average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Howell Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Duryard and St James and the 160th highest crime rate of 396 local areas in Exeter .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -85.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99 Howell Road, Exeter, Devon Other, an established residential building | £1,100,000 | 2018-08-31 | £1,159,390 |
EX4 4JU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 4JU area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 67 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Education | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Real estate 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 - Exeter Nursery Schools Federation Cowick Street , EX4 1HL | 4out of 4 | 1,878 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnut Nursery School - Exeter Nursery Schools Federation Magnolia Avenue , EX2 6DJ | 3out of 4 | 3,493 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 Church of England Primary School Dinham Road , EX4 4EE | - not rated | 608 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St David's CofE Primary School Dinham Road , EX4 4EE | - not rated | 608 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery York Road , EX4 6PG | 3out of 4 | 1,077 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School and Nursery York Road , EX4 6PG | - not rated | 1,077 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxhayes First School Gloucester Road , Exwick EX4 2EE | - not rated | 1,198 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exwick Middle School Exwick Hill , Exwick EX4 2BG | - not rated | 1,261 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Stocker Middle School Buddle Lane , EX4 1JT | - not rated | 1,890 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter Central CofE Middle School St Leonard's Road , EX2 4NQ | - not rated | 1,988 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradley Rowe Middle School Burnthouse Lane , EX2 6AY | - not rated | 3,370 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerway Middle School Summerway , EX4 8DF | - not rated | 3,815 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,690 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Exe School Hatherleigh Road , EX2 9JU | - not rated | 2,690 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Isca Academy Earl Richards Road South , EX2 6AP | 3out of 4 | 3,391 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Isca College of Media Arts Earl Richards Road South , EX2 6AP | - not rated | 3,391 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James School Summer Lane , EX4 8NN | 3out of 4 | 3,478 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter and North Devon Colleges Group Hele Road , EX4 4JS | - not rated | 120 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter Mathematics School Rougemont House , EX4 3PU | - not rated | 784 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Hall School Cowley Bridge Road , EX4 5AD | 2out of 4 | 1,728 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Steiner Academy Exeter Cowley Bridge Road , Thomas Hall EX4 5AD | - not rated | 1,728 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Matford Brook Academy March Close , Matford EX2 0BZ | - not rated | 5,109 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Wilfrid's Junior School 33 St David's Hill , EX4 4DA | - not rated | 455 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's School 25-29 St David's Hill , EX4 4DA | - not rated | 455 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Exeter Northcote House , The Queen's Drive EX4 4QJ | - not rated | 777 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter Cathedral School The Chantry , Palace Gate EX1 1HX | - not rated | 1,109 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Presentation of Mary Convent School Palace Gate , EX1 1JA | - not rated | 1,177 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| GURKHA SALUTE | The Jolly Porter, St Davids Hill | 183 yd | |
| Dinosaur Cafe | 5 New North Road, Exeter | 258 yd | |
| Gandhi | 7 New North Road, Exeter | 258 yd | |
| KASAIE | 8 New North Road, Exeter | 289 yd | |
| Costa | 1 Isambard Parade, Exeter | 349 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Imperial | New North Road, Exeter | 176 yd | |
| Great Western Hotel | Cowley Bridge Road, Exeter | 348 yd | |
| Exeter Community Centre Kitchen | 17 St Davids Hill, Exeter | 529 yd | |
| University of Exeter | Hailey Wing, Reed Hall | 631 yd | |
| City Gate | The City Gate, 1 Iron Bridge | 707 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Kebab | Great Western Hotel, Cowley Bridge Road | 348 yd | |
| House Of Wong | 100 Bonhay Road, Exeter | 393 yd | |
| Devon Larder | 53A Queen Street, Exeter | 397 yd | |
| Clock Tower Fish & Chips Bar | Clock Tower Fish Bar, 53 Queen Street | 397 yd | |
| Subway | 91 Queen Street, Exeter | 766 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op (7831) | 37-39 Queen Street, Exeter | 397 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's Supermarket, Guildhall Shopping Centre | 781 yd | |
| Tesco Metro (2486) | Tesco, 223-225 High Street | 844 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 211-219 High Street, Exeter | 848 yd | |
| Co-op (4962) | 15 Pennsylvania Road, Exeter | 959 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter College (Hele Road) (Closed) Hele Road | 121 yd | |
| Exeter College (Queen Street) 33-36 33-36 QUEEN STREET | health and fitness suite | 521 yd |
| Studio One-To-One Fitness (Closed) Lower North Street | health and fitness suite | 635 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Exeter) PAUL STREET | health and fitness suite | 692 yd |
| Exwick Playing Fields Western Road | grass pitches | 764 yd |
| Exeter College (Exwick Sports Hub) ENNERDALE WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 850 yd |
| Flower Pot Playing Fields LYNWOOD AVENUE | grass pitches | 873 yd |
| The Devon And Exeter Squash And Racketball Club PRINCE OF WALES ROAD | squash courts | 900 yd |
| Pure Gym (Exeter Fore Street) 177-181 177-181 FORE STREET | health and fitness suite | 901 yd |
| University Of Exeter Sports Park SPORTS HALL SPORTS HALL STOCKER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool | 976 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.