Howell Road is in Exeter and in Exeter district. EX4 4LN 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 4LN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX4 4LL, EX4 4LE, EX4 4HF, EX4 4JW, EX4 4LG, EX4 4LJ, EX4 4JH, EX4 4LR, EX4 4JN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EX4 4LN 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 4LN, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85 Howell Road, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £119,650 | 2001-05-04 | £444,948 |
| 90 Howell Road, Exeter, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £157,500 | 2000-10-26 | £601,020 |
| 90 Howell Road, Exeter, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £108,000 | 1998-01-09 | £588,754 |
| 85 Howell Road, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £62,500 | 1996-11-08 | £378,981 |
| 91 Howell Road, Exeter, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 1995-05-18 | £630,000 |
EX4 4LN 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 4LN 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 | 1,964 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnut Nursery School - Exeter Nursery Schools Federation Magnolia Avenue , EX2 6DJ | 3out of 4 | 3,219 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 | 626 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St David's CofE Primary School Dinham Road , EX4 4EE | - not rated | 626 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery York Road , EX4 6PG | 3out of 4 | 765 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School and Nursery York Road , EX4 6PG | - not rated | 765 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Primary School Clifton Road , EX1 2BP | - not rated | 1,240 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 | 1,574 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter Central CofE Middle School St Leonard's Road , EX2 4NQ | - not rated | 1,772 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Stocker Middle School Buddle Lane , EX4 1JT | - not rated | 2,016 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradley Rowe Middle School Burnthouse Lane , EX2 6AY | - not rated | 3,115 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerway Middle School Summerway , EX4 8DF | - not rated | 3,517 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 | 2,685 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Exe School Hatherleigh Road , EX2 9JU | - not rated | 2,685 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Isca Academy Earl Richards Road South , EX2 6AP | 3out of 4 | 3,172 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Isca College of Media Arts Earl Richards Road South , EX2 6AP | - not rated | 3,172 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James School Summer Lane , EX4 8NN | 3out of 4 | 3,199 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 | 345 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter Mathematics School Rougemont House , EX4 3PU | - not rated | 526 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 | 1,883 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Steiner Academy Exeter Cowley Bridge Road , Thomas Hall EX4 5AD | - not rated | 1,883 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Matford Brook Academy March Close , Matford EX2 0BZ | - not rated | 5,022 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 | 517 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's School 25-29 St David's Hill , EX4 4DA | - not rated | 517 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Exeter Northcote House , The Queen's Drive EX4 4QJ | - not rated | 757 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter Cathedral School The Chantry , Palace Gate EX1 1HX | - not rated | 941 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Presentation of Mary Convent School Palace Gate , EX1 1JA | - not rated | 1,008 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hm Prison Exeter | New North Road, Exeter | 183 yd | |
| KASAIE | 8 New North Road, Exeter | 191 yd | |
| Dinosaur Cafe | 5 New North Road, Exeter | 207 yd | |
| Gandhi | 7 New North Road, Exeter | 207 yd | |
| Taco Cartel, Underground \& Lost Pollos | 44 Queen Street, Exeter | 282 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Imperial | New North Road, Exeter | 465 yd | |
| The Old Firehouse | 50 New North Road, Exeter | 513 yd | |
| Crocketts | 2 Upper Paul Street, Exeter | 520 yd | |
| Revolution | 79 - 82 Queen Street, Exeter | 529 yd | |
| Exeter Community Centre Kitchen | 17 St Davids Hill, Exeter | 549 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clock Tower Fish & Chips Bar | Clock Tower Fish Bar, 53 Queen Street | 282 yd | |
| Devon Larder | 53A Queen Street, Exeter | 282 yd | |
| Exeter Community Fridge | Exeter Central Library, Rougemont Place | 542 yd | |
| Subway | 91 Queen Street, Exeter | 572 yd | |
| Cornish Bakehouse | 245 High Street, Exeter | 632 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op (7831) | 37-39 Queen Street, Exeter | 282 yd | |
| Tesco Metro (2486) | Tesco, 223-225 High Street | 645 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's Supermarket, Guildhall Shopping Centre | 655 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 211-219 High Street, Exeter | 661 yd | |
| Co-op (4962) | 15 Pennsylvania Road, Exeter | 669 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter College (Hele Road) (Closed) Hele Road | 346 yd | |
| Exeter College (Queen Street) 33-36 33-36 QUEEN STREET | health and fitness suite | 373 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Exeter) PAUL STREET | health and fitness suite | 547 yd |
| Studio One-To-One Fitness (Closed) Lower North Street | health and fitness suite | 562 yd |
| The Devon And Exeter Squash And Racketball Club PRINCE OF WALES ROAD | squash courts | 697 yd |
| Sweat & Stretch Fitness Centre (Closed) Devon House Devon House Paris Street | health and fitness suite | 741 yd |
| Pure Gym (Exeter Fore Street) 177-181 177-181 FORE STREET | health and fitness suite | 788 yd |
| Body 2000 Gym (Closed) 9a 9a Verney Street | health and fitness suite | 961 yd |
| Exwick Playing Fields Western Road | grass pitches | 978 yd |
| Flower Pot Playing Fields LYNWOOD AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,001 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 | 99.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.