Elmside is in Exeter and in Exeter district. EX4 6LS is located in the Newtown and St Leonard's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Exeter. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Elmside, Exeter, EX4 6LS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX4 6LR, EX4 6LU, EX4 6LW, EX4 6LP, EX4 6LX, EX4 6LT, EX4 6TA, EX4 7AD, EX4 7BU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EX4 6LS is primarily male, with 55% 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 | 45.4% | 45% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -6.0% |
| Male | 54.6% | 55% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 6.0% |
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 6LS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 82.7% 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 | 74.2% | 82.7% | 8.5% | 37.9% | 44.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 16.2% | 9.7% | -6.5% | 44.2% | -34.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 3.5% | -2.8% | 9.1% | -5.6% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.9%) 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 | 56.3% | 56.7% | 0.4% | 48.4% | 8.3% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 32.2% | -0.9% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 9.8% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -3.7% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 6LS this area, 2.8% 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 | 4.1% | 2.8% | -1.3% | 18.2% | -15.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.1% | 2.2% | -5.9% | 9.6% | -7.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7% | 4.1% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -9.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 35.1% | 56.3% | 21.2% | 16.9% | 39.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.3% | 30.7% | -6.6% | 33.8% | -3.1% |
| Other | 6.3% | 2.2% | -4.1% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 83.3% | 84.9% | 1.6% | 81.4% | 3.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2.2% | -1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 79.5% 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 | 75.1% | 79.5% | 4.4% | 83.2% | -3.7% |
| European Union | 8.9% | 5.8% | -3.1% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.9% | 5.8% | -3.1% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 4% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| British Overseas | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.7% | 79% | 4.3% | 83.2% | -4.2% |
| 10+ Years | 7.5% | 9.1% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.9% | 3.6% | -6.3% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 2.4% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 5.8% | 1.4% | 1.9% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.8% | 76.7% | 6.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 64.4% | 37.2% | 27.2% |
| Christian | 21.8% | 46.2% | -24.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elmside was 35.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.7% lower than the Duryard and St James average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Elmside has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Duryard and St James and the 120th lowest crime rate of 398 local areas in Exeter .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 Elmside, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £645,000 | 2023-09-29 | £652,292 |
| Ground Floor Flat 53 Elmside, Exeter, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2022-06-09 | £162,247 |
| Ground Floor Flat 53 Elmside, Exeter, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2019-06-06 | £143,226 |
| 56 Elmside, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £372,000 | 2017-01-04 | £516,288 |
| Ground Floor Flat 53 Elmside, Exeter, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £117,950 | 2012-11-23 | £160,501 |
EX4 6LS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 6LS 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) | 135 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 24 |
| Education | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Nursery Magnolia Avenue , EX2 6DJ | 3out of 4 | 2,584 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Exe Nursery School Cowick Street , EX4 1HL | 4out of 4 | 3,036 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery School Stoke Hill , EX4 7DB | 4out of 4 | 625 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School and Nursery York Road , EX4 6PG | 3out of 4 | 646 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladysmith Junior School Pretoria Road , EX1 2PT | 3out of 4 | 722 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Primary School Clifton Road , EX1 2BP | 2out of 4 | 741 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School Ladysmith Road , EX1 2PS | 4out of 4 | 799 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,859 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England School Harts Lane , EX1 3RD | - not rated | 2,852 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Isca Earl Richards Road South , EX2 6AP | 3out of 4 | 2,951 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 | 3,028 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Exe School Hatherleigh Road , EX2 9JU | 3out of 4 | 3,452 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 | 1,224 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter College Hele Road , EX4 4JS | - not rated | 1,706 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 | 2,563 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Maynard School Denmark Road , EX1 1SJ | - not rated | 1,128 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| University of Exeter Northcote House , The Queen's Drive EX4 4QJ | - not rated | 1,408 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter School Victoria Park Road , EX2 4NS | - not rated | 1,516 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter Cathedral School The Chantry , Palace Gate EX1 1HX | - not rated | 1,601 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Magdalen Court School Victoria Park Road , EX2 4NU | - not rated | 1,649 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polsloe & Priory Conservative Club | Elmside House, Elmside | 57 yd | |
| No1 Polsloe | 1 Polsloe Road, Exeter | 242 yd | |
| Dan's Catering Co. | Exeter City Afc Ltd, St James Park | 433 yd | |
| KFC | 65-66 Sidwell Street, Exeter | 486 yd | |
| Dahhans Coffee shop | Dahhans, Fountain House | 516 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henrys Bar | Mount Pleasant Road, Exeter | 125 yd | |
| Polsloe Priory Con. Club | Elmside House, Elmside | 133 yd | |
| The Bowling Green | 29-30 Blackboy Road, Exeter | 203 yd | |
| Exeter City Football Club | Exeter City Afc Ltd, St James Park | 433 yd | |
| Labour Clifton Hill Club | 26B Clifton Hill, Exeter | 452 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| far east delight | Far East Delight, 124 Old Tiverton Road | 387 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 67 Sidwell Street, Exeter | 486 yd | |
| Sidwell Fish And Chips | 59 Sidwell Street, Exeter | 486 yd | |
| Shimizu | 10 Well Street, Exeter | 645 yd | |
| HOT SPOT | Hot Spot, 132A Sidwell Street | 685 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food | 31 Old Tiverton Road, Exeter | 246 yd | |
| Tesco (6061) | 74 Sidwell Street, Exeter | 486 yd | |
| European Shop | 124-125 Sidwell Street, Exeter | 618 yd | |
| Co-op (4962) | 15 Pennsylvania Road, Exeter | 785 yd | |
| Waitrose | 2 Gladstone Road, Exeter | 785 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter City Fc (St James Park) ST. JAMES PARK ST. JAMES PARK STADIUM WAY | grass pitches | 404 yd |
| Exonia Indoor Bowls Club UNION ROAD | indoor bowls | 420 yd |
| Clifton Hill Driving Range GOLF DRIVING RANGE GOLF DRIVING RANGE CLIFTON HILL | golf | 449 yd |
| Clifton Hill Sports Centre (Closed) CLIFTON HILL | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 523 yd |
| Body 2000 Gym (Closed) 9a 9a Verney Street | health and fitness suite | 602 yd |
| Ladysmith Junior School PRETORIA ROAD | grass pitches | 610 yd |
| Exeter And District Ski Club Ltd Clifton Hill | ski slopes | 666 yd |
| Newtown Primary School (Closed) Clifton Road | grass pitches | 824 yd |
| Pyramids Swimming & Leisure Centre HEAVITREE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 900 yd |
| St Luke'S Sports Centre HEAVITREE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 936 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.