New North Road is in Exeter and in Exeter district. EX4 4LA 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 New North Road, Exeter, EX4 4LA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX4 4AJ, EX4 4JU, EX4 4LF, EX4 4LD, EX4 4LH, EX4 4BA, EX4 4BB, EX4 4BE, EX4 4AY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EX4 4LA is primarily male, with 75.5% of the population 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 | 30.9% | 24.5% | -6.4% | 51.0% | -26.5% |
| Male | 69.1% | 75.5% | 6.4% | 49.0% | 26.5% |
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 4LA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 66% 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 | 54.9% | 66% | 11.1% | 37.9% | 28.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.3% | 18.4% | -8.9% | 44.2% | -25.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 9.4% | -2.4% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 4% | 2.3% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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% | 36.2% | -7.8% | 48.4% | -12.2% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 36.2% | -1.4% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 20.2% | 6.5% | 12.7% | 7.5% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 5.6% | 2.2% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 17% | 15.9% | -1.1% | 18.2% | -2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.6% | 9.2% | -0.4% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 8.8% | -6.0% | 13.4% | -4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 7.5% | 6.5% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 17.8% | 4.8% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.5% | 38.5% | 0.0% | 33.8% | 4.7% |
| Other | 6% | 2.3% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 88.2% | 85.5% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 4.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 85.2% 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 | 83.7% | 85.2% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 2.0% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 5.4% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.1% | 4.4% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 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 | 83% | 85% | 2.0% | 83.2% | 1.8% |
| 10+ Years | 5.4% | 6.8% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 1.4% | -1.8% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 3.4% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.7% | 3.4% | -3.3% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.1% | 76.7% | -10.6% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 25.1% | 13.5% | 11.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.5% | 37.2% | 10.3% |
| Christian | 31.1% | 46.2% | -15.1% |
| Buddhist | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 6.2% | 6.5% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 11% | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around New North Road was 217.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 210.9% higher than the Duryard and St James average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
New North Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Duryard and St James and the 45th highest crime rate of 396 local areas in Exeter .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 127.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Brookfield Mews New North Road, Exeter, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £198,000 | 2023-10-19 | £186,182 |
| Flat 2 Brookfield East New North Road, Exeter, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2022-10-06 | £173,205 |
| 7 Brookfield Mews New North Road, Exeter, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2018-06-29 | £238,024 |
| 1 Brookfield Mews New North Road, Exeter, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £216,000 | 2017-08-18 | £230,640 |
| 6 Brookfield Mews New North Road, Exeter, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £192,500 | 2016-07-20 | £223,918 |
The percentage of student residents living in EX4 4LA area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Other | 182 |
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Unemployed | 23 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Education | 47 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 32 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,988 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnut Nursery School - Exeter Nursery Schools Federation Magnolia Avenue , EX2 6DJ | 3out of 4 | 3,605 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 | 741 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St David's CofE Primary School Dinham Road , EX4 4EE | - not rated | 741 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery York Road , EX4 6PG | 3out of 4 | 1,135 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School and Nursery York Road , EX4 6PG | - not rated | 1,135 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxhayes First School Gloucester Road , Exwick EX4 2EE | - not rated | 1,173 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 | 1,214 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Stocker Middle School Buddle Lane , EX4 1JT | - not rated | 1,987 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter Central CofE Middle School St Leonard's Road , EX2 4NQ | - not rated | 2,117 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradley Rowe Middle School Burnthouse Lane , EX2 6AY | - not rated | 3,490 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerway Middle School Summerway , EX4 8DF | - not rated | 3,839 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 | 2,817 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Exe School Hatherleigh Road , EX2 9JU | - not rated | 2,817 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James School Summer Lane , EX4 8NN | 3out of 4 | 3,483 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James School Summer Lane , EX4 8NN | - not rated | 3,483 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Isca Academy Earl Richards Road South , EX2 6AP | 3out of 4 | 3,520 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 247 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter Mathematics School Rougemont House , EX4 3PU | - not rated | 898 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 | 1,591 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Steiner Academy Exeter Cowley Bridge Road , Thomas Hall EX4 5AD | - not rated | 1,591 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Matford Brook Academy March Close , Matford EX2 0BZ | - not rated | 5,244 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 | 586 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's School 25-29 St David's Hill , EX4 4DA | - not rated | 586 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Exeter Northcote House , The Queen's Drive EX4 4QJ | - not rated | 681 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter Cathedral School The Chantry , Palace Gate EX1 1HX | - not rated | 1,242 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Presentation of Mary Convent School Palace Gate , EX1 1JA | - not rated | 1,311 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 | 173 yd | |
| Costa | 1 Isambard Parade, Exeter | 343 yd | |
| Cafe Local | Great Western Railway, St Davids Station | 378 yd | |
| Dinosaur Cafe | 5 New North Road, Exeter | 388 yd | |
| Gandhi | 7 New North Road, Exeter | 388 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Imperial | New North Road, Exeter | 78 yd | |
| Great Western Hotel | Cowley Bridge Road, Exeter | 266 yd | |
| University of Exeter | Hailey Wing, Reed Hall | 500 yd | |
| Exeter Community Centre Kitchen | 17 St Davids Hill, Exeter | 663 yd | |
| Ram Bar | Devonshire House, Stocker Road | 682 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Kebab | Great Western Hotel, Cowley Bridge Road | 266 yd | |
| House Of Wong | 100 Bonhay Road, Exeter | 454 yd | |
| Devon Larder | 53A Queen Street, Exeter | 528 yd | |
| Clock Tower Fish & Chips Bar | Clock Tower Fish Bar, 53 Queen Street | 528 yd | |
| Exwick Fish & Chips | Exwick Villas, Exwick Road | 769 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op (7831) | 37-39 Queen Street, Exeter | 528 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's Supermarket, Guildhall Shopping Centre | 917 yd | |
| Tesco Metro (2486) | Tesco, 223-225 High Street | 973 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 211-219 High Street, Exeter | 978 yd | |
| Co-op (4962) | 15 Pennsylvania Road, Exeter | 988 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter College (Hele Road) (Closed) Hele Road | 249 yd | |
| Exeter College (Queen Street) 33-36 33-36 QUEEN STREET | health and fitness suite | 652 yd |
| Studio One-To-One Fitness (Closed) Lower North Street | health and fitness suite | 771 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Exeter) PAUL STREET | health and fitness suite | 826 yd |
| Exwick Playing Fields Western Road | grass pitches | 838 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 | 851 yd |
| The Devon And Exeter Squash And Racketball Club PRINCE OF WALES ROAD | squash courts | 875 yd |
| Exeter College (Exwick Sports Hub) ENNERDALE WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 891 yd |
| Flower Pot Playing Fields LYNWOOD AVENUE | grass pitches | 980 yd |
| Pure Gym (Exeter Fore Street) 177-181 177-181 FORE STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,038 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 | 92.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.9% |
| 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 | 79.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.