York Terrace is in Exeter and in Exeter district. EX4 6QP 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 York Terrace, Exeter, EX4 6QP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX4 6QL, EX4 6QR, EX4 6QX, EX4 6QN, EX4 6QJ, EX4 6QS, EX4 6QU, EX4 6QW, EX4 6QQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding EX4 6QP has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% of residents 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 | 38.2% | 48.3% | 10.1% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 61.8% | 51.7% | -10.1% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 6QP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 81.1% 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 | 81% | 81.1% | 0.1% | 37.9% | 43.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 8.2% | 11.2% | 3.0% | 44.2% | -33.0% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 5.6% | -2.3% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
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 (86.7%) 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 | 61.8% | 57.5% | -4.3% | 48.4% | 9.1% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 29.2% | -1.9% | 33.6% | -4.4% |
| Fair health | 5.8% | 10.2% | 4.4% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 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.
In the area around EX4 6QP this area, 3.4% 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 | 3.6% | 3.4% | -0.2% | 18.2% | -14.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.5% | 2.5% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -7.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.3% | 4.4% | -4.9% | 13.4% | -9.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 3.1% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 48.7% | 49.7% | 1.0% | 16.9% | 32.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.2% | 35.6% | 8.4% | 33.8% | 1.8% |
| Other | 2.9% | 1.3% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 88.7% | 88.9% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 7.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Other | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 79.6% 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 | 83.3% | 79.6% | -3.7% | 83.2% | -3.6% |
| European Union | 7.2% | 8.4% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.4% | 6.3% | 1.9% | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.3% | 79.6% | -2.7% | 83.2% | -3.6% |
| 10+ Years | 6.8% | 7.8% | 1.0% | 9.8% | -2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.4% | 2.4% | -2.0% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 3.9% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 6.3% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.2% | 76.7% | 0.5% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Turkey | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 8.1% | 13.5% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.3% | 37.2% | 8.1% |
| Christian | 35.1% | 46.2% | -11.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 4.8% | 6.5% | -1.7% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 11.7% | 6.0% | 5.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around York Terrace was 68.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.9% lower than the Duryard and St James average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
York Terrace has the 12th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Duryard and St James and the 177th highest crime rate of 396 local areas in Exeter .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.0%.

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 York Terrace, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £730,000 | 2023-09-29 | £714,245 |
| 4 York Terrace, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2016-03-31 | £450,452 |
| 3 York Terrace, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £168,555 | 2002-10-04 | £433,687 |
| 2 York Terrace, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £124,050 | 2002-05-01 | £358,953 |
| 1 York Terrace, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £83,000 | 2000-09-15 | £326,512 |
EX4 6QP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 6QP 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) | 149 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 31 |
| Education | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 2,507 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnut Nursery School - Exeter Nursery Schools Federation Magnolia Avenue , EX2 6DJ | 3out of 4 | 2,608 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 | 107 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School and Nursery York Road , EX4 6PG | - not rated | 107 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Primary School Clifton Road , EX1 2BP | - not rated | 536 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Primary School Clifton Road , EX1 2BP | 2out of 4 | 536 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladysmith Junior School Pretoria Road , EX1 2PT | - not rated | 1,035 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 | 1,523 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exwick Middle School Exwick Hill , Exwick EX4 2BG | - not rated | 2,435 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradley Rowe Middle School Burnthouse Lane , EX2 6AY | - not rated | 2,595 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Stocker Middle School Buddle Lane , EX4 1JT | - not rated | 2,630 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerway Middle School Summerway , EX4 8DF | - not rated | 2,669 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 | 2,397 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James School Summer Lane , EX4 8NN | - not rated | 2,397 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Isca Academy Earl Richards Road South , EX2 6AP | 3out of 4 | 2,793 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Isca College of Media Arts Earl Richards Road South , EX2 6AP | - not rated | 2,793 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Exe School Hatherleigh Road , EX2 9JU | 3out of 4 | 2,982 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 | 686 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter and North Devon Colleges Group Hele Road , EX4 4JS | - not rated | 1,206 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 | 2,377 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Steiner Academy Exeter Cowley Bridge Road , Thomas Hall EX4 5AD | - not rated | 2,377 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Matford Brook Academy March Close , Matford EX2 0BZ | - not rated | 5,018 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 | 245 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel School Exeter 37 Blackboy Road , EX4 6SZ | - not rated | 486 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Maynard School Denmark Road , EX1 1SJ | - not rated | 807 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Exeter Tutorial College 44-46 Magdalen Road , EX2 4TE | - not rated | 1,084 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Exeter Tutorial College 44-46 Magdalen Road , EX2 4TE | - not rated | 1,084 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kin Khao | 9 Well Street, Exeter | 76 yd | |
| KFC | 65-66 Sidwell Street, Exeter | 131 yd | |
| i Noodle | I Noodle, 114 Sidwell Street | 159 yd | |
| iFood Thai Taste | IFood Thai Taste, 116-117 Sidwell Street | 159 yd | |
| Dan's Catering Co. | Exeter City Afc Ltd, St James Park | 159 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Anne's Well | 31 Well Street, Exeter | 42 yd | |
| Duke of York Inn | The Duke Of York, 58 Sidwell Street | 132 yd | |
| Exeter City Football Club | Exeter City Afc Ltd, St James Park | 159 yd | |
| Unit 1 | Summerland Street, Exeter | 287 yd | |
| Badavi`s Lounge | 47 Longbrook Street, Exeter | 370 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shimizu | 10 Well Street, Exeter | 60 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 67 Sidwell Street, Exeter | 131 yd | |
| Sidwell Fish And Chips | 59 Sidwell Street, Exeter | 131 yd | |
| HOT SPOT | Hot Spot, 132A Sidwell Street | 196 yd | |
| far east delight | Far East Delight, 124 Old Tiverton Road | 216 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco (6061) | 74 Sidwell Street, Exeter | 131 yd | |
| European Shop | 124-125 Sidwell Street, Exeter | 162 yd | |
| Co-op (4962) | 15 Pennsylvania Road, Exeter | 306 yd | |
| Co-op | Unit 2, The Depot | 353 yd | |
| Co-op Food | 31 Old Tiverton Road, Exeter | 403 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Body 2000 Gym (Closed) 9a 9a Verney Street | health and fitness suite | 188 yd |
| Exeter City Fc (St James Park) ST. JAMES PARK ST. JAMES PARK STADIUM WAY | grass pitches | 193 yd |
| Sweat & Stretch Fitness Centre (Closed) Devon House Devon House Paris Street | health and fitness suite | 553 yd |
| Pyramids Swimming & Leisure Centre HEAVITREE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 578 yd |
| Clifton Hill Sports Centre (Closed) CLIFTON HILL | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 584 yd |
| Clifton Hill Driving Range GOLF DRIVING RANGE GOLF DRIVING RANGE CLIFTON HILL | golf | 611 yd |
| The Devon And Exeter Squash And Racketball Club PRINCE OF WALES ROAD | squash courts | 674 yd |
| Exonia Indoor Bowls Club UNION ROAD | indoor bowls | 680 yd |
| Newtown Primary School (Closed) Clifton Road | grass pitches | 722 yd |
| Exeter And District Ski Club Ltd Clifton Hill | ski slopes | 798 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.