Thornton Hill is in Exeter and in Exeter district. EX4 4NJ 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 Thornton Hill, Exeter, EX4 4NJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX4 4NL, EX4 4GR, EX4 4HD, EX4 4NN, EX4 4UZ, EX4 4NW, EX4 6BQ, EX4 6BH, EX4 6BP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EX4 4NJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.7% | 52.7% | 5.0% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 52.3% | 47.3% | -5.0% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
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 4NJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.1% 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 | 51.3% | 53.1% | 1.8% | 37.9% | 15.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.8% | 35% | 0.2% | 44.2% | -9.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 7.4% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (93%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 58.7% | 62% | 3.3% | 48.4% | 13.6% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 31% | -0.4% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 6.6% | 5.2% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -7.5% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
In the area around EX4 4NJ this area, 3.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 59.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.4% | 3.6% | -1.8% | 18.2% | -14.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.3% | 0.3% | -7.0% | 9.6% | -9.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.9% | 4.2% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -9.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 23.7% | 27.4% | 3.7% | 16.9% | 10.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 50.6% | 59.5% | 8.9% | 33.8% | 25.7% |
| Other | 3.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 4.1% | 1.3% | -2.8% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 83.2% | 88.8% | 5.6% | 81.4% | 7.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 3% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 75.6% 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 | 77.4% | 75.6% | -1.8% | 83.2% | -7.6% |
| European Union | 5% | 8% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.5% | 8.3% | -2.2% | 5.6% | 2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.3% | 3.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.6% | 75.5% | -1.1% | 83.2% | -7.7% |
| 10+ Years | 6.6% | 8.3% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.8% | 5.2% | -0.6% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 4.9% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.5% | 6.2% | -2.3% | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.9% | 76.7% | 0.2% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 3.6% | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| No passport held | 3.9% | 13.5% | -9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.8% | 37.2% | 10.6% |
| Christian | 32.6% | 46.2% | -13.6% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 6.5% | -1.8% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 11.4% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thornton Hill was 35.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.8% lower than the Duryard and St James average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Thornton Hill has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Duryard and St James and the 119th lowest crime rate of 398 local areas in Exeter .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -81.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Thornton Hill, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £655,000 | 2016-10-20 | £886,547 |
| 7 Thornton Hill, Exeter, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £432,000 | 2010-03-30 | £723,711 |
| 5 Thornton Hill, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £396,250 | 2006-01-20 | £739,867 |
| 3 Thornton Hill, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £372,500 | 2005-11-25 | £715,898 |
| 3 Thornton Hill, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2004-03-04 | £772,387 |
EX4 4NJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 4NJ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 105 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 96 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Education | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Other | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Exe Nursery School Cowick Street , EX4 1HL | 4out of 4 | 2,350 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnut Nursery Magnolia Avenue , EX2 6DJ | 3out of 4 | 3,020 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 | 389 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Primary School Clifton Road , EX1 2BP | 2out of 4 | 952 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St David's CofE Primary School Dinham Road , EX4 4EE | 3out of 4 | 1,027 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery School Stoke Hill , EX4 7DB | 4out of 4 | 1,340 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladysmith Junior School Pretoria Road , EX1 2PT | 3out of 4 | 1,492 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James School Summer Lane , EX4 8NN | 3out of 4 | 2,730 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Exe School Hatherleigh Road , EX2 9JU | 3out of 4 | 2,969 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Isca Earl Richards Road South , EX2 6AP | 3out of 4 | 3,113 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England School Harts Lane , EX1 3RD | - not rated | 3,748 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 | 3,766 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter Mathematics School Rougemont House , EX4 3PU | - not rated | 602 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter College Hele Road , EX4 4JS | - not rated | 812 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,964 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Exeter Northcote House , The Queen's Drive EX4 4QJ | - not rated | 721 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's School 25-29 St David's Hill , EX4 4DA | - not rated | 954 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter Cathedral School The Chantry , Palace Gate EX1 1HX | - not rated | 1,098 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Maynard School Denmark Road , EX1 1SJ | - not rated | 1,111 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Magdalen Court School Victoria Park Road , EX2 4NU | - not rated | 1,779 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrys | 86 Longbrook Street, Exeter | 296 yd | |
| Kin Khao | 9 Well Street, Exeter | 334 yd | |
| Exeter CVS/CoLab Exeter | 3 King William Street, Exeter | 341 yd | |
| Taco-Macho Food | 1 The Courtyard, 48 New North Road | 376 yd | |
| The Stand Off Ltd | Unit 2, Portland House | 380 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badavi`s Lounge | 47 Longbrook Street, Exeter | 279 yd | |
| St Anne's Well | 31 Well Street, Exeter | 325 yd | |
| Black Horse Inn | Black Horse, Longbrook Street | 392 yd | |
| The Old Firehouse | 50 New North Road, Exeter | 404 yd | |
| Devon And Exeter Squash Club | Prince Of Wales Road, Exeter | 450 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shimizu | 10 Well Street, Exeter | 337 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 49 Sidwell Street, Exeter | 405 yd | |
| Imperial Games Limited | 31B Sidwell Street, Exeter | 447 yd | |
| HOT SPOT | Hot Spot, 132A Sidwell Street | 452 yd | |
| Master Fryer | 30 Sidwell Street, Exeter | 453 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op (4962) | 15 Pennsylvania Road, Exeter | 151 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 12 Sidwell Street, Exeter | 459 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Iceland Store, Iceland Foods Ltd | 466 yd | |
| European Shop | 124-125 Sidwell Street, Exeter | 468 yd | |
| Tesco (6061) | 74 Sidwell Street, Exeter | 487 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Devon And Exeter Squash And Racketball Club PRINCE OF WALES ROAD | squash courts | 434 yd |
| Body 2000 Gym (Closed) 9a 9a Verney Street | health and fitness suite | 502 yd |
| Exeter City Fc (St James Park) ST. JAMES PARK ST. JAMES PARK STADIUM WAY | grass pitches | 508 yd |
| Sweat & Stretch Fitness Centre (Closed) Devon House Devon House Paris Street | health and fitness suite | 576 yd |
| Exeter College (Queen Street) 33-36 33-36 QUEEN STREET | health and fitness suite | 713 yd |
| Pyramids Swimming & Leisure Centre HEAVITREE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 801 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Exeter) PAUL STREET | health and fitness suite | 808 yd |
| Exonia Indoor Bowls Club UNION ROAD | indoor bowls | 847 yd |
| Exeter College (Hele Road) (Closed) Hele Road | 881 yd | |
| Studio One-To-One Fitness (Closed) Lower North Street | health and fitness suite | 910 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.