Longbrook Street is in Exeter and in Exeter district. EX4 6AW 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 Longbrook Street, Exeter, EX4 6AW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX4 6AS, EX4 4EY, EX4 4EZ, EX4 6AP, EX4 4HA, EX4 6AL, EX4 6AB, EX4 4EU, EX4 4HB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EX4 6AW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 51.4% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 50.5% | 48.6% | -1.9% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 6AW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 86.4% 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 | 86.4% | 86.4% | 0.0% | 37.9% | 48.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 7.1% | 5.9% | -1.2% | 44.2% | -38.3% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 5.7% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
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 | 58.8% | 54.2% | -4.6% | 48.4% | 5.8% |
| Good health | 27.4% | 28.3% | 0.9% | 33.6% | -5.3% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 12.6% | 1.9% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 4.3% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 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 | 7.1% | 10% | 2.9% | 18.2% | -8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 3.7% | -12.0% | 9.6% | -5.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.6% | 8% | 0.4% | 13.4% | -5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 4.5% | 3.2% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 41.2% | 36.6% | -4.6% | 16.9% | 19.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 22% | 33.5% | 11.5% | 33.8% | -0.3% |
| Other | 5% | 3.7% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.5% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.2% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 14.8% | 14.4% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 13.7% |
| Indian | 3.6% | 2.1% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 5% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 2.1% | 1.9% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 72.1% | 69.5% | -2.6% | 81.4% | -11.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 62% 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 | 70.2% | 62% | -8.2% | 83.2% | -21.2% |
| European Union | 5% | 10.5% | 5.5% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21.4% | 21.9% | 0.5% | 5.6% | 16.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.8% | 62.1% | -7.7% | 83.2% | -21.1% |
| 10+ Years | 12.1% | 5.6% | -6.5% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.8% | 2.4% | -7.4% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 5.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 24.4% | 21.1% | 1.9% | 22.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.7% | 76.7% | -17.0% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 12.4% | 0.3% | 12.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 3.4% | 0.2% | 3.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 11.3% | 13.5% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55% | 37.2% | 17.8% |
| Christian | 25% | 46.2% | -21.2% |
| Buddhist | 4.3% | 0.5% | 3.8% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Longbrook Street was 504.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 620.2% higher than the Duryard and St James average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Longbrook Street has the highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Duryard and St James and the 13th highest crime rate of 396 local areas in Exeter .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 256.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Longbrook Street, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £484,000 | 2021-01-20 | £551,158 |
| 39 Longbrook Street, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2017-04-12 | £458,322 |
| 67 Longbrook Street, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £1,090,000 | 2017-03-15 | £1,467,723 |
| 37 Longbrook Street, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2007-03-30 | £333,038 |
| 53A Longbrook Street, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £143,000 | 2003-04-04 | £332,039 |
The percentage of student residents living in EX4 6AW 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) | 256 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 34 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Other | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 2,152 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnut Nursery School - Exeter Nursery Schools Federation Magnolia Avenue , EX2 6DJ | 3out of 4 | 2,695 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 | 263 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School and Nursery York Road , EX4 6PG | - not rated | 263 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Primary School Clifton Road , EX1 2BP | - not rated | 671 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Primary School Clifton Road , EX1 2BP | 2out of 4 | 671 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St David's Church of England Primary School Dinham Road , EX4 4EE | - not rated | 910 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 1,394 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exwick Middle School Exwick Hill , Exwick EX4 2BG | - not rated | 2,136 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Stocker Middle School Buddle Lane , EX4 1JT | - not rated | 2,267 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradley Rowe Middle School Burnthouse Lane , EX2 6AY | - not rated | 2,627 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerway Middle School Summerway , EX4 8DF | - not rated | 3,025 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 | 2,681 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Exe School Hatherleigh Road , EX2 9JU | - not rated | 2,681 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Isca Academy Earl Richards Road South , EX2 6AP | 3out of 4 | 2,750 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Isca College of Media Arts Earl Richards Road South , EX2 6AP | - not rated | 2,750 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James School Summer Lane , EX4 8NN | 3out of 4 | 2,765 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 327 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter and North Devon Colleges Group Hele Road , EX4 4JS | - not rated | 888 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 | 2,308 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Steiner Academy Exeter Cowley Bridge Road , Thomas Hall EX4 5AD | - not rated | 2,308 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Matford Brook Academy March Close , Matford EX2 0BZ | - not rated | 4,825 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 | 613 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Maynard School Denmark Road , EX1 1SJ | - not rated | 757 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Exeter Cathedral School The Chantry , Palace Gate EX1 1HX | - not rated | 788 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Presentation of Mary Convent School Palace Gate , EX1 1JA | - not rated | 834 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel School Exeter 37 Blackboy Road , EX4 6SZ | - not rated | 839 yd | Other independent school | Yes | 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 | 59 yd | |
| The Stand Off Ltd | Unit 2, Portland House | 98 yd | |
| Di Tea Limited | 29 Longbrook Street, Exeter | 116 yd | |
| New Gourmet | 29 Longbrook Street, Exeter | 116 yd | |
| Taco-Macho Food | 1 The Courtyard, 48 New North Road | 126 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badavi`s Lounge | 47 Longbrook Street, Exeter | 4 yd | |
| Black Horse Inn | Black Horse, Longbrook Street | 116 yd | |
| The Old Firehouse | 50 New North Road, Exeter | 161 yd | |
| All Stars Sports Bar | 19A Sidwell Street, Exeter | 189 yd | |
| The Monkey Suit | 161 Sidwell Street, Exeter | 234 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial Games Limited | 31B Sidwell Street, Exeter | 186 yd | |
| Master Fryer | 30 Sidwell Street, Exeter | 189 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 49 Sidwell Street, Exeter | 232 yd | |
| Pious Sushi & Bubble Tea | 3 Roman Gate, 252 High Street | 254 yd | |
| Sandwich Bar | 4 Roman Gate, 252 High Street | 254 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 12 Sidwell Street, Exeter | 189 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Iceland Store, Iceland Foods Ltd | 192 yd | |
| Co-op | Unit 2, The Depot | 367 yd | |
| European Shop | 124-125 Sidwell Street, Exeter | 374 yd | |
| Co-op (4962) | 15 Pennsylvania Road, Exeter | 393 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sweat & Stretch Fitness Centre (Closed) Devon House Devon House Paris Street | health and fitness suite | 294 yd |
| Body 2000 Gym (Closed) 9a 9a Verney Street | health and fitness suite | 404 yd |
| Exeter City Fc (St James Park) ST. JAMES PARK ST. JAMES PARK STADIUM WAY | grass pitches | 561 yd |
| Pyramids Swimming & Leisure Centre HEAVITREE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 571 yd |
| Exeter College (Queen Street) 33-36 33-36 QUEEN STREET | health and fitness suite | 582 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Exeter) PAUL STREET | health and fitness suite | 619 yd |
| The Devon And Exeter Squash And Racketball Club PRINCE OF WALES ROAD | squash courts | 715 yd |
| Studio One-To-One Fitness (Closed) Lower North Street | health and fitness suite | 749 yd |
| The Maynard School DENMARK ROAD | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 759 yd |
| Pure Gym (Exeter Fore Street) 177-181 177-181 FORE STREET | health and fitness suite | 801 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 290.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.