Howell Road is in Exeter and in Exeter district. EX4 4LR 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 4LR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX4 4LT, EX4 4LS, EX4 4LU, EX4 4LY, EX4 4LZ, EX4 4JW, EX4 4HE, EX4 4HL, EX4 4LN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EX4 4LR 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 4LR, 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 Howell Road was 217.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 188.5% higher than the Duryard and St James average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Howell Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Duryard and St James and the 45th highest crime rate of 398 local areas in Exeter .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 151.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Howell Road, Exeter, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2024-01-08 | £319,503 |
| 22 Howell Road, Exeter, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £327,000 | 2018-08-15 | £400,534 |
| 27A Howell Road, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £299,950 | 2009-12-15 | £509,760 |
| 22 Howell Road, Exeter, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2007-07-19 | £404,188 |
| 29 Howell Road, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £284,000 | 2007-05-25 | £453,662 |
The percentage of student residents living in EX4 4LR 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 Cowick Street , EX4 1HL | 4out of 4 | 2,088 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnut Nursery Magnolia Avenue , EX2 6DJ | 3out of 4 | 3,187 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School and Nursery York Road , EX4 6PG | 3out of 4 | 664 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St David's CofE Primary School Dinham Road , EX4 4EE | 3out of 4 | 749 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Primary School Clifton Road , EX1 2BP | 2out of 4 | 1,172 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Montgomery Primary School Redvers Road , St Thomas EX4 1BS | 3out of 4 | 1,639 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redhills Primary School Landhayes Road , Redhills EX4 2BY | 3out of 4 | 1,657 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 | 2,786 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James School Summer Lane , EX4 8NN | 3out of 4 | 3,070 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Isca Earl Richards Road South , EX2 6AP | 3out of 4 | 3,181 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Aided School Quarry Lane , Heavitree EX2 5AP | 3out of 4 | 4,029 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England School Harts Lane , EX1 3RD | - not rated | 4,076 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 | 472 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter Mathematics School Rougemont House , EX4 3PU | - not rated | 539 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 | 1,862 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 | 648 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Exeter Northcote House , The Queen's Drive EX4 4QJ | - not rated | 685 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter Cathedral School The Chantry , Palace Gate EX1 1HX | - not rated | 997 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Maynard School Denmark Road , EX1 1SJ | - not rated | 1,231 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education 1 Douglas Avenue , EX8 2AU | - not rated | 1,795 yd | Special post 16 institution | 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 | 141 yd | |
| KASAIE | 8 New North Road, Exeter | 349 yd | |
| Taco-Macho Food | 1 The Courtyard, 48 New North Road | 373 yd | |
| Dinosaur Cafe | 5 New North Road, Exeter | 377 yd | |
| Gandhi | 7 New North Road, Exeter | 377 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Firehouse | 50 New North Road, Exeter | 373 yd | |
| Badavi`s Lounge | 47 Longbrook Street, Exeter | 387 yd | |
| Black Horse Inn | Black Horse, Longbrook Street | 430 yd | |
| Hole In The Wall | The Hole In The Wall, Little Castle Street | 487 yd | |
| Timepiece | Little Castle Street, Exeter | 487 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clock Tower Fish & Chips Bar | Clock Tower Fish Bar, 53 Queen Street | 393 yd | |
| Devon Larder | 53A Queen Street, Exeter | 393 yd | |
| Exeter Community Fridge | Exeter Central Library, Rougemont Place | 490 yd | |
| Pious Sushi & Bubble Tea | 3 Roman Gate, 252 High Street | 513 yd | |
| Sandwich Bar | 4 Roman Gate, 252 High Street | 513 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op (7831) | 37-39 Queen Street, Exeter | 393 yd | |
| Co-op (4962) | 15 Pennsylvania Road, Exeter | 480 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Iceland Store, Iceland Foods Ltd | 556 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 12 Sidwell Street, Exeter | 561 yd | |
| Tesco Metro (2486) | Tesco, 223-225 High Street | 615 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter College (Queen Street) 33-36 33-36 QUEEN STREET | health and fitness suite | 433 yd |
| Exeter College (Hele Road) (Closed) Hele Road | 543 yd | |
| Energie Fitness (Exeter) PAUL STREET | health and fitness suite | 575 yd |
| The Devon And Exeter Squash And Racketball Club PRINCE OF WALES ROAD | squash courts | 581 yd |
| Sweat & Stretch Fitness Centre (Closed) Devon House Devon House Paris Street | health and fitness suite | 608 yd |
| Studio One-To-One Fitness (Closed) Lower North Street | health and fitness suite | 638 yd |
| Body 2000 Gym (Closed) 9a 9a Verney Street | health and fitness suite | 769 yd |
| Pure Gym (Exeter Fore Street) 177-181 177-181 FORE STREET | health and fitness suite | 816 yd |
| Exeter City Fc (St James Park) ST. JAMES PARK ST. JAMES PARK STADIUM WAY | grass pitches | 838 yd |
| Pyramids Swimming & Leisure Centre HEAVITREE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 954 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 219.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 28.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.