Sidwell Street is in Exeter and in Exeter district. EX4 6AN is located in the Duryard and St James electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Exeter. This postcode has been in use since 2008-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sidwell Street, Exeter, EX4 6AN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX4 6LB, EX4 6QZ, EX4 6PH, EX4 6PU, EX4 6SG, EX4 6QX, EX4 6LD, EX1 2DE, EX4 6RF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EX4 6AN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% 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 | 55.3% | 53.4% | -1.9% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 44.7% | 46.6% | 1.9% | 49.0% | -2.4% |
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 6AN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 86.2% 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 | 85.7% | 86.2% | 0.5% | 37.9% | 48.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 9% | 8.6% | -0.4% | 44.2% | -35.6% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 0.2% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Divorced | 3.2% | 4.2% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -4.9% |
| Widowed | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
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 (88.2%) 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 | 64.9% | 54.1% | -10.8% | 48.4% | 5.7% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 34.1% | 3.8% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 3.3% | 9% | 5.7% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
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 6AN this area, 6.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.1% | 6.2% | 1.1% | 18.2% | -12.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.4% | 2.7% | -1.7% | 9.6% | -6.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.1% | 5.2% | -4.9% | 13.4% | -8.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 50.5% | 63.6% | 13.1% | 16.9% | 46.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.7% | 19.8% | -0.9% | 33.8% | -14.0% |
| Other | 7.8% | 1.5% | -6.3% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.5% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 7.4% | 2.7% | -4.7% | 0.7% | 2.0% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 2.9% | -0.4% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 3.2% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 78.9% | 76.5% | -2.4% | 81.4% | -4.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 74.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.9% | 74.2% | -0.7% | 83.2% | -9.0% |
| European Union | 8.5% | 8.3% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 3.2% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12% | 11.4% | -0.6% | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.7% | 74.4% | -0.3% | 83.2% | -8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 15.3% | 6.6% | -8.7% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 3.9% | -0.2% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 3.7% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 11.5% | 10.2% | 1.9% | 9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.2% | 76.7% | -1.5% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Central Asia | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.3% | 37.2% | 17.1% |
| Christian | 24.8% | 46.2% | -21.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 5.7% | 6.5% | -0.8% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 12.5% | 6.0% | 6.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sidwell Street was 73.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.7% higher than the Duryard and St James average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sidwell Street has the 11th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Duryard and St James and the 170th highest crime rate of 396 local areas in Exeter .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Inglewood House Sidwell Street, Exeter, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £118,500 | 2022-06-07 | £110,962 |
| 5 Inglewood House Sidwell Street, Exeter, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2022-02-11 | £122,410 |
| 9 Inglewood House Sidwell Street, Exeter, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £118,500 | 2021-07-16 | £122,033 |
| 1 Inglewood House Sidwell Street, Exeter, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £121,500 | 2019-12-11 | £128,816 |
| 2 Inglewood House Sidwell Street, Exeter, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £139,950 | 2019-01-04 | £149,081 |
EX4 6AN 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 6AN 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) | 227 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 63 |
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 28 |
| Education | 21 |
| Other | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Nursery School - Exeter Nursery Schools Federation Magnolia Avenue , EX2 6DJ | 3out of 4 | 2,508 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Exe Nursery School - Exeter Nursery Schools Federation Cowick Street , EX4 1HL | 4out of 4 | 2,635 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 & Nursery York Road , EX4 6PG | 3out of 4 | 274 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School and Nursery York Road , EX4 6PG | - not rated | 274 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Primary School Clifton Road , EX1 2BP | - not rated | 468 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Primary School Clifton Road , EX1 2BP | 2out of 4 | 468 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladysmith Junior School Pretoria Road , EX1 2PT | - not rated | 870 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter Central CofE Middle School St Leonard's Road , EX2 4NQ | - not rated | 1,529 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerway Middle School Summerway , EX4 8DF | - not rated | 2,503 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradley Rowe Middle School Burnthouse Lane , EX2 6AY | - not rated | 2,516 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exwick Middle School Exwick Hill , Exwick EX4 2BG | - not rated | 2,605 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Stocker Middle School Buddle Lane , EX4 1JT | - not rated | 2,768 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 | 2,244 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James School Summer Lane , EX4 8NN | - not rated | 2,244 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Isca Academy Earl Richards Road South , EX2 6AP | 3out of 4 | 2,747 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Isca College of Media Arts Earl Richards Road South , EX2 6AP | - not rated | 2,747 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Exe School Hatherleigh Road , EX2 9JU | 3out of 4 | 3,067 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 828 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter and North Devon Colleges Group Hele Road , EX4 4JS | - not rated | 1,376 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,497 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Steiner Academy Exeter Cowley Bridge Road , Thomas Hall EX4 5AD | - not rated | 2,497 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Matford Brook Academy March Close , Matford EX2 0BZ | - not rated | 5,037 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Avenue Learning Centre Ringswell Avenue , EX1 3EG | - not rated | 122 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel School Exeter 37 Blackboy Road , EX4 6SZ | - not rated | 318 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Maynard School Denmark Road , EX1 1SJ | - not rated | 804 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Exeter Tutorial College 44-46 Magdalen Road , EX2 4TE | - not rated | 1,042 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Exeter Tutorial College 44-46 Magdalen Road , EX2 4TE | - not rated | 1,042 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | 65-66 Sidwell Street, Exeter | 52 yd | |
| Dan's Catering Co. | Exeter City Afc Ltd, St James Park | 60 yd | |
| Dahhans Coffee shop | Dahhans, Fountain House | 118 yd | |
| i Noodle | I Noodle, 114 Sidwell Street | 160 yd | |
| iFood Thai Taste | IFood Thai Taste, 116-117 Sidwell Street | 167 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke of York Inn | The Duke Of York, 58 Sidwell Street | 52 yd | |
| Exeter City Football Club | Exeter City Afc Ltd, St James Park | 60 yd | |
| St Anne's Well | 31 Well Street, Exeter | 195 yd | |
| The Bowling Green | 29-30 Blackboy Road, Exeter | 250 yd | |
| Polsloe Priory Con. Club | Elmside House, Elmside | 308 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| far east delight | Far East Delight, 124 Old Tiverton Road | 48 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 67 Sidwell Street, Exeter | 52 yd | |
| Sidwell Fish And Chips | 59 Sidwell Street, Exeter | 52 yd | |
| Shimizu | 10 Well Street, Exeter | 214 yd | |
| HOT SPOT | Hot Spot, 132A Sidwell Street | 262 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco (6061) | 74 Sidwell Street, Exeter | 52 yd | |
| European Shop | 124-125 Sidwell Street, Exeter | 197 yd | |
| Co-op Food | 31 Old Tiverton Road, Exeter | 288 yd | |
| Co-op | Unit 2, The Depot | 394 yd | |
| Co-op (4962) | 15 Pennsylvania Road, Exeter | 446 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter City Fc (St James Park) ST. JAMES PARK ST. JAMES PARK STADIUM WAY | grass pitches | 93 yd |
| Body 2000 Gym (Closed) 9a 9a Verney Street | health and fitness suite | 193 yd |
| Clifton Hill Sports Centre (Closed) CLIFTON HILL | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 452 yd |
| Clifton Hill Driving Range GOLF DRIVING RANGE GOLF DRIVING RANGE CLIFTON HILL | golf | 462 yd |
| Pyramids Swimming & Leisure Centre HEAVITREE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 578 yd |
| Exonia Indoor Bowls Club UNION ROAD | indoor bowls | 603 yd |
| Newtown Primary School (Closed) Clifton Road | grass pitches | 648 yd |
| Sweat & Stretch Fitness Centre (Closed) Devon House Devon House Paris Street | health and fitness suite | 660 yd |
| Exeter And District Ski Club Ltd Clifton Hill | ski slopes | 667 yd |
| St Luke'S Sports Centre HEAVITREE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 788 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.