Thornton Hill is in Exeter and in Exeter district. EX4 4NS 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 4NS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX4 4SD, EX4 4NN, EX4 4NP, EX4 4NR, EX4 4NW, EX4 4GR, EX4 6BP, EX4 4NJ, EX4 4UY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EX4 4NS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.3% 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 | 55.4% | 55.3% | -0.1% | 51.0% | 4.3% |
| Male | 44.6% | 44.7% | 0.1% | 49.0% | -4.3% |
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 4NS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 76.3% 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 | 59.7% | 76.3% | 16.6% | 37.9% | 38.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.6% | 19% | -11.6% | 44.2% | -25.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Separated | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 2.3% | -3.3% | 9.1% | -6.8% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 (94.3%) 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 | 61.5% | 60.5% | -1.0% | 48.4% | 12.1% |
| Good health | 27.7% | 33.8% | 6.1% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 4.5% | -4.6% | 12.7% | -8.2% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 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.
In the area around EX4 4NS this area, 1.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3% | 1.9% | -1.1% | 18.2% | -16.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3% | 0.8% | -2.2% | 9.6% | -8.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.1% | 3.3% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -10.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 34% | 60.1% | 26.1% | 16.9% | 43.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.1% | 31% | -17.1% | 33.8% | -2.8% |
| Other | 4.1% | 1.2% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.2% 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% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 3.7% | 2.5% | -1.2% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 89.9% | 87.2% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 5.8% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 80.3% 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 | 83.1% | 80.3% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -2.9% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 8.1% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.4% | 5.5% | -1.9% | 5.6% | -0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.1% | 80.2% | -2.9% | 83.2% | -3.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 7.4% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 2.6% | -1.5% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 6% | 4.0% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.4% | 3.8% | -3.6% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.6% | 76.7% | 9.9% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 1.9% | 13.5% | -11.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.9% | 37.2% | 14.7% |
| Christian | 32.6% | 46.2% | -13.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 11.7% | 6.0% | 5.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thornton Hill was 33.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.2% lower than the Duryard and St James average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Thornton Hill has the 21st lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Duryard and St James and the 112th lowest crime rate of 398 local areas in Exeter .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.7%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Thornton Hill, Exeter, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2025-08-22 | £619,376 |
| 40 Thornton Hill, Exeter, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £665,000 | 2025-06-18 | £680,768 |
| 8A Thornton Hill, Exeter, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £457,500 | 2024-04-29 | £486,921 |
| 44 Thornton Hill, Exeter, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £872,500 | 2021-11-02 | £980,055 |
| 16 Thornton Hill, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £522,000 | 2021-06-29 | £605,004 |
EX4 4NS 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 4NS 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) | 276 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 68 |
| Full-Time Employee | 50 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Education | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Exe Nursery School Cowick Street , EX4 1HL | 4out of 4 | 2,457 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnut Nursery Magnolia Avenue , EX2 6DJ | 3out of 4 | 3,157 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 | 513 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Primary School Clifton Road , EX1 2BP | 2out of 4 | 1,083 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St David's CofE Primary School Dinham Road , EX4 4EE | 3out of 4 | 1,122 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery School Stoke Hill , EX4 7DB | 4out of 4 | 1,301 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Hill Junior School Stoke Hill , EX4 7DP | 3out of 4 | 1,458 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 | 2,717 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Exe School Hatherleigh Road , EX2 9JU | 3out of 4 | 3,105 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Isca Earl Richards Road South , EX2 6AP | 3out of 4 | 3,267 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England School Harts Lane , EX1 3RD | - not rated | 3,784 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 | 3,863 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 | 750 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter College Hele Road , EX4 4JS | - not rated | 841 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 | 1,824 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 | 580 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's School 25-29 St David's Hill , EX4 4DA | - not rated | 1,032 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter Cathedral School The Chantry , Palace Gate EX1 1HX | - not rated | 1,246 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Maynard School Denmark Road , EX1 1SJ | - not rated | 1,264 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Magdalen Court School Victoria Park Road , EX2 4NU | - not rated | 1,931 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 | 453 yd | |
| Kin Khao | 9 Well Street, Exeter | 454 yd | |
| Exeter CVS/CoLab Exeter | 3 King William Street, Exeter | 494 yd | |
| Hm Prison Exeter | New North Road, Exeter | 517 yd | |
| Taco-Macho Food | 1 The Courtyard, 48 New North Road | 525 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devon And Exeter Squash Club | Prince Of Wales Road, Exeter | 295 yd | |
| St Anne's Well | 31 Well Street, Exeter | 416 yd | |
| Badavi`s Lounge | 47 Longbrook Street, Exeter | 436 yd | |
| Victoria Inn | 36 Victoria Street, Exeter | 452 yd | |
| University of Exeter Lemon Grove | Cornwall House, St Germans Road | 492 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shimizu | 10 Well Street, Exeter | 452 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 49 Sidwell Street, Exeter | 552 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 67 Sidwell Street, Exeter | 578 yd | |
| Sidwell Fish And Chips | 59 Sidwell Street, Exeter | 578 yd | |
| HOT SPOT | Hot Spot, 132A Sidwell Street | 586 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op (4962) | 15 Pennsylvania Road, Exeter | 155 yd | |
| Tesco (6061) | 74 Sidwell Street, Exeter | 578 yd | |
| European Shop | 124-125 Sidwell Street, Exeter | 591 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 12 Sidwell Street, Exeter | 617 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Iceland Store, Iceland Foods Ltd | 624 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Devon And Exeter Squash And Racketball Club PRINCE OF WALES ROAD | squash courts | 276 yd |
| Exeter City Fc (St James Park) ST. JAMES PARK ST. JAMES PARK STADIUM WAY | grass pitches | 565 yd |
| Body 2000 Gym (Closed) 9a 9a Verney Street | health and fitness suite | 624 yd |
| Sweat & Stretch Fitness Centre (Closed) Devon House Devon House Paris Street | health and fitness suite | 733 yd |
| Exonia Indoor Bowls Club UNION ROAD | indoor bowls | 802 yd |
| Exeter College (Queen Street) 33-36 33-36 QUEEN STREET | health and fitness suite | 804 yd |
| Exeter College (Hele Road) (Closed) Hele Road | 893 yd | |
| Energie Fitness (Exeter) PAUL STREET | health and fitness suite | 920 yd |
| Pyramids Swimming & Leisure Centre HEAVITREE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 950 yd |
| Studio One-To-One Fitness (Closed) Lower North Street | health and fitness suite | 1,007 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 | 187 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.