St Sidwells Avenue is in Exeter and in Exeter district. EX4 6QW 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 St Sidwells Avenue, Exeter, EX4 6QW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX4 6QN, EX4 6QJ, EX4 6QL, EX4 6QE, EX4 6QR, EX4 6QP, EX4 6BA, EX4 6QS, EX4 6QH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EX4 6QW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 50.8% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 47.8% | 49.2% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 6QW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 86.3% 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 | 79% | 86.3% | 7.3% | 37.9% | 48.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.1% | 9.6% | -7.5% | 44.2% | -34.6% |
| Separated | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -6.9% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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 (90.7%) 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 | 63% | 61.9% | -1.1% | 48.4% | 13.5% |
| Good health | 28.7% | 28.8% | 0.1% | 33.6% | -4.8% |
| Fair health | 7% | 7.9% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -4.8% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| 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 6QW this area, 3% 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 | 4.8% | 3% | -1.8% | 18.2% | -15.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.3% | 2.7% | -4.6% | 9.6% | -6.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.6% | 4.7% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -8.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 49.5% | 61.4% | 11.9% | 16.9% | 44.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.7% | 25.8% | 0.1% | 33.8% | -8.0% |
| Other | 3.2% | 0.8% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 5.6% | 1.3% | -4.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 85.9% | 89.3% | 3.4% | 81.4% | 7.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 81.2% 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% | 81.2% | -2.1% | 83.2% | -2.0% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 5.8% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.1% | 4% | -5.1% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 3.7% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| British Overseas | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.4% | 81.4% | -1.0% | 83.2% | -1.8% |
| 10+ Years | 5% | 6.4% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.3% | 2.9% | -2.4% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 5.3% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 4% | 0.2% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.9% | 76.7% | 5.2% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Europe | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.2% | 37.2% | 23.0% |
| Christian | 24.1% | 46.2% | -22.1% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 12.5% | 6.0% | 6.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Sidwells Avenue was 218.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 189.5% higher than the Duryard and St James average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Sidwells Avenue has the 4th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Duryard and St James and the 44th highest crime rate of 398 local areas in Exeter .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 96.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 St Sidwells Avenue, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £252,500 | 2025-09-08 | £252,500 |
| 22 St Sidwells Avenue, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2023-10-12 | £275,888 |
| 20 St Sidwells Avenue, Exeter, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2023-03-31 | £406,638 |
| 10 St Sidwells Avenue, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £252,000 | 2021-03-23 | £294,499 |
| 8 St Sidwells Avenue, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £268,000 | 2021-03-18 | £313,197 |
EX4 6QW 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 6QW 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) | 210 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 51 |
| Full-Time Employee | 40 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Education | 27 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Exe Nursery School Cowick Street , EX4 1HL | 4out of 4 | 2,443 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnut Nursery Magnolia Avenue , EX2 6DJ | 3out of 4 | 2,804 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 | 160 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Primary School Clifton Road , EX1 2BP | 2out of 4 | 728 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St David's CofE Primary School Dinham Road , EX4 4EE | 3out of 4 | 1,162 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery School Stoke Hill , EX4 7DB | 4out of 4 | 1,184 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladysmith Junior School Pretoria Road , EX1 2PT | 3out of 4 | 1,242 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 | 2,532 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Isca Earl Richards Road South , EX2 6AP | 3out of 4 | 2,949 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Exe School Hatherleigh Road , EX2 9JU | 3out of 4 | 2,986 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England School Harts Lane , EX1 3RD | - not rated | 3,510 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 | 3,517 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 | 625 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter College Hele Road , EX4 4JS | - not rated | 1,027 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 | 2,177 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 | 936 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Maynard School Denmark Road , EX1 1SJ | - not rated | 944 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Exeter Cathedral School The Chantry , Palace Gate EX1 1HX | - not rated | 1,092 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's School 25-29 St David's Hill , EX4 4DA | - not rated | 1,117 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Magdalen Court School Victoria Park Road , EX2 4NU | - not rated | 1,605 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kin Khao | 9 Well Street, Exeter | 101 yd | |
| Exeter CVS/CoLab Exeter | 3 King William Street, Exeter | 227 yd | |
| Napoli Caffe | 123 Sidwell Street, Exeter | 233 yd | |
| KFC | 65-66 Sidwell Street, Exeter | 236 yd | |
| Robotic Chef Ltd | 130 Sidwell Street, Exeter | 236 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Anne's Well | 31 Well Street, Exeter | 79 yd | |
| Duke of York Inn | The Duke Of York, 58 Sidwell Street | 236 yd | |
| Exeter City Football Club | Exeter City Afc Ltd, St James Park | 251 yd | |
| Badavi`s Lounge | 47 Longbrook Street, Exeter | 302 yd | |
| Unit 1 | Summerland Street, Exeter | 345 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shimizu | 10 Well Street, Exeter | 96 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 67 Sidwell Street, Exeter | 236 yd | |
| Sidwell Fish And Chips | 59 Sidwell Street, Exeter | 236 yd | |
| HOT SPOT | Hot Spot, 132A Sidwell Street | 244 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 49 Sidwell Street, Exeter | 245 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op (4962) | 15 Pennsylvania Road, Exeter | 218 yd | |
| Tesco (6061) | 74 Sidwell Street, Exeter | 236 yd | |
| European Shop | 124-125 Sidwell Street, Exeter | 236 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 12 Sidwell Street, Exeter | 389 yd | |
| Co-op | Unit 2, The Depot | 393 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Body 2000 Gym (Closed) 9a 9a Verney Street | health and fitness suite | 268 yd |
| Exeter City Fc (St James Park) ST. JAMES PARK ST. JAMES PARK STADIUM WAY | grass pitches | 277 yd |
| Sweat & Stretch Fitness Centre (Closed) Devon House Devon House Paris Street | health and fitness suite | 532 yd |
| The Devon And Exeter Squash And Racketball Club PRINCE OF WALES ROAD | squash courts | 594 yd |
| Pyramids Swimming & Leisure Centre HEAVITREE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 628 yd |
| Clifton Hill Sports Centre (Closed) CLIFTON HILL | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 683 yd |
| Clifton Hill Driving Range GOLF DRIVING RANGE GOLF DRIVING RANGE CLIFTON HILL | golf | 714 yd |
| Exonia Indoor Bowls Club UNION ROAD | indoor bowls | 718 yd |
| Newtown Primary School (Closed) Clifton Road | grass pitches | 802 yd |
| The Maynard School DENMARK ROAD | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 855 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 | 114 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.