Howell Road is in Exeter and in Exeter district. EX4 4LG 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 4LG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX4 4LD, EX4 4LF, EX4 4LE, EX4 4LH, EX4 4LL, EX4 4LN, EX4 4JU, EX4 4LJ, EX4 4HH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EX4 4LG 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 4LG, 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 46.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.1% lower than the Duryard and St James average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Howell Road has the 21st highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Duryard and St James and the 157th lowest crime rate of 398 local areas in Exeter .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -85.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Floor Flat 13 Howell Road, Exeter, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2025-01-08 | £275,254 |
| 16 Howell Road, Exeter, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £745,000 | 2024-10-01 | £766,617 |
| 12 Howell Road, Exeter, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,175,000 | 2024-07-17 | £1,243,897 |
| Flat 1 13 Howell Road, Exeter, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2023-07-21 | £633,868 |
| Flat 3 13 Howell Road, Exeter, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2023-01-31 | £273,470 |
EX4 4LG 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 4LG 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 Cowick Street , EX4 1HL | 4out of 4 | 1,957 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnut Nursery Magnolia Avenue , EX2 6DJ | 3out of 4 | 3,472 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 | 666 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School and Nursery York Road , EX4 6PG | 3out of 4 | 1,013 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redhills Primary School Landhayes Road , Redhills EX4 2BY | 3out of 4 | 1,397 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Montgomery Primary School Redvers Road , St Thomas EX4 1BS | 3out of 4 | 1,489 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Primary School Clifton Road , EX1 2BP | 2out of 4 | 1,502 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 | 2,753 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Isca Earl Richards Road South , EX2 6AP | 3out of 4 | 3,396 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James School Summer Lane , EX4 8NN | 3out of 4 | 3,396 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Aided School Quarry Lane , Heavitree EX2 5AP | 3out of 4 | 4,365 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England School Harts Lane , EX1 3RD | - not rated | 4,424 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 | 200 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter Mathematics School Rougemont House , EX4 3PU | - not rated | 767 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 | 1,695 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 | 518 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Exeter Northcote House , The Queen's Drive EX4 4QJ | - not rated | 697 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter Cathedral School The Chantry , Palace Gate EX1 1HX | - not rated | 1,126 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Maynard School Denmark Road , EX1 1SJ | - not rated | 1,513 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Torlands Academy Merrivale Road , St Thomas EX4 1PT | - not rated | 1,837 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dinosaur Cafe | 5 New North Road, Exeter | 185 yd | |
| Gandhi | 7 New North Road, Exeter | 185 yd | |
| KASAIE | 8 New North Road, Exeter | 199 yd | |
| Exeter Martial Arts | Unit 2 To 4, Exeter Central Station Yard | 307 yd | |
| Taco Cartel, Underground \& Lost Pollos | 44 Queen Street, Exeter | 317 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Imperial | New North Road, Exeter | 313 yd | |
| Great Western Hotel | Cowley Bridge Road, Exeter | 498 yd | |
| Exeter Community Centre Kitchen | 17 St Davids Hill, Exeter | 528 yd | |
| Crocketts | 2 Upper Paul Street, Exeter | 613 yd | |
| Revolution | 79 - 82 Queen Street, Exeter | 620 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devon Larder | 53A Queen Street, Exeter | 317 yd | |
| Clock Tower Fish & Chips Bar | Clock Tower Fish Bar, 53 Queen Street | 317 yd | |
| Best Kebab | Great Western Hotel, Cowley Bridge Road | 498 yd | |
| House Of Wong | 100 Bonhay Road, Exeter | 525 yd | |
| Exeter Community Fridge | Exeter Central Library, Rougemont Place | 656 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op (7831) | 37-39 Queen Street, Exeter | 317 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's Supermarket, Guildhall Shopping Centre | 714 yd | |
| Tesco Metro (2486) | Tesco, 223-225 High Street | 743 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 211-219 High Street, Exeter | 753 yd | |
| Co-op (4962) | 15 Pennsylvania Road, Exeter | 806 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter College (Hele Road) (Closed) Hele Road | 216 yd | |
| Exeter College (Queen Street) 33-36 33-36 QUEEN STREET | health and fitness suite | 435 yd |
| Studio One-To-One Fitness (Closed) Lower North Street | health and fitness suite | 590 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Exeter) PAUL STREET | health and fitness suite | 614 yd |
| The Devon And Exeter Squash And Racketball Club PRINCE OF WALES ROAD | squash courts | 779 yd |
| Pure Gym (Exeter Fore Street) 177-181 177-181 FORE STREET | health and fitness suite | 842 yd |
| Exwick Playing Fields Western Road | grass pitches | 874 yd |
| Sweat & Stretch Fitness Centre (Closed) Devon House Devon House Paris Street | health and fitness suite | 883 yd |
| Flower Pot Playing Fields LYNWOOD AVENUE | grass pitches | 938 yd |
| Exeter College (Exwick Sports Hub) ENNERDALE WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 985 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% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 188 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.