Sidwell Street is in Exeter and in Exeter district. EX4 6RF 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 1981-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sidwell Street, Exeter, EX4 6RF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX1 2DE, EX1 2AW, EX4 6PH, EX4 6RY, EX1 2FH, EX1 2FG, EX1 2FE, EX4 6AN, EX4 6QZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding EX4 6RF has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% 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 | 41.1% | 47.9% | 6.8% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 58.9% | 52.1% | -6.8% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
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 6RF, 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 | 62.6% | 81.1% | 18.5% | 37.9% | 43.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 13.5% | 10.9% | -2.6% | 44.2% | -33.3% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 2.5% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 4.2% | -7.5% | 9.1% | -4.9% |
| Widowed | 7% | 1.2% | -5.8% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.6% | 50.1% | 13.5% | 48.4% | 1.7% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 33.5% | -3.1% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 16.2% | 12.5% | -3.7% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 7.5% | 2.8% | -4.7% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 1.2% | -1.8% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 22.6% | 11.9% | -10.7% | 18.2% | -6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 5.7% | -8.6% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 10.4% | -6.6% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 3% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.4% | 22.2% | 4.8% | 16.9% | 5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.6% | 42.2% | 22.6% | 33.8% | 8.4% |
| Other | 7.4% | 4.7% | -2.7% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.8% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 3.8% | 20.5% | 16.7% | 0.7% | 19.8% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 3.5% | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 4.5% | 7% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 5.4% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 83% | 57.8% | -25.2% | 81.4% | -23.6% |
| Arab | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Other | 0.4% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, just 42.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.4% | 42.2% | -38.2% | 83.2% | -41.0% |
| European Union | 6.8% | 16.5% | 9.7% | 6.1% | 10.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 3% | 4.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.4% | 32.9% | 23.5% | 5.6% | 27.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 42.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 8.3% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80% | 42% | -38.0% | 83.2% | -41.2% |
| 10+ Years | 8.3% | 8.3% | 0.0% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.9% | 10.2% | 5.3% | 2.9% | 7.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.3% | 9% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 6.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 30.5% | 29.0% | 1.9% | 28.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 41.7% | 76.7% | -35.0% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 4.4% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Romania | 6.4% | 0.9% | 5.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Turkey | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Middle East | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 14.9% | 0.3% | 14.6% |
| Southern Asia | 3.9% | 1.2% | 2.7% |
| South-East Asia | 4.8% | 0.2% | 4.6% |
| Central Asia | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.4% | 37.2% | 15.2% |
| Christian | 25.4% | 46.2% | -20.8% |
| Buddhist | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 8.5% | 6.5% | 2.0% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sidwell Street was 731.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 454.6% higher than the Newtown and St Leonard's average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sidwell Street has the 7th highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Newtown and St Leonard's and the 10th highest crime rate of 396 local areas in Exeter .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 348.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 3.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 4 101 Sidwell Street, Exeter, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £152,500 | 2024-03-08 | £146,622 |
| Flat 3 101 Sidwell Street, Exeter, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2023-07-24 | £157,870 |
| Flat 3 98 Sidwell Street, Exeter, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £147,500 | 2022-09-29 | £132,455 |
| Flat 2 101 Sidwell Street, Exeter, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2021-09-03 | £167,613 |
| Flat 3 98 Sidwell Street, Exeter, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2017-05-22 | £60,453 |
EX4 6RF 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 6RF 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) | 154 |
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Retired | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 2,454 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 | 2,522 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 | 226 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School and Nursery York Road , EX4 6PG | - not rated | 226 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Primary School Clifton Road , EX1 2BP | - not rated | 386 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Primary School Clifton Road , EX1 2BP | 2out of 4 | 386 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladysmith Junior School Pretoria Road , EX1 2PT | - not rated | 907 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 | 1,417 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradley Rowe Middle School Burnthouse Lane , EX2 6AY | - not rated | 2,446 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exwick Middle School Exwick Hill , Exwick EX4 2BG | - not rated | 2,558 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerway Middle School Summerway , EX4 8DF | - not rated | 2,586 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Stocker Middle School Buddle Lane , EX4 1JT | - not rated | 2,659 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 | 2,346 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James School Summer Lane , EX4 8NN | - not rated | 2,346 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Isca Academy Earl Richards Road South , EX2 6AP | 3out of 4 | 2,657 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Isca College of Media Arts Earl Richards Road South , EX2 6AP | - not rated | 2,657 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Exe School Hatherleigh Road , EX2 9JU | 3out of 4 | 2,944 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 | 727 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter and North Devon Colleges Group Hele Road , EX4 4JS | - not rated | 1,318 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 | 2,533 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Steiner Academy Exeter Cowley Bridge Road , Thomas Hall EX4 5AD | - not rated | 2,533 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Matford Brook Academy March Close , Matford EX2 0BZ | - not rated | 4,922 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 | 405 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Maynard School Denmark Road , EX1 1SJ | - not rated | 692 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Exeter Tutorial College 44-46 Magdalen Road , EX2 4TE | - not rated | 948 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Exeter Tutorial College 44-46 Magdalen Road , EX2 4TE | - not rated | 948 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dahhans Coffee shop | Dahhans, Fountain House | 35 yd | |
| i Noodle | I Noodle, 114 Sidwell Street | 39 yd | |
| iFood Thai Taste | IFood Thai Taste, 116-117 Sidwell Street | 46 yd | |
| Robotic Chef Ltd | 130 Sidwell Street, Exeter | 78 yd | |
| Cosy Corner | 118 Sidwell Street, Exeter | 78 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke of York Inn | The Duke Of York, 58 Sidwell Street | 80 yd | |
| Exeter City Football Club | Exeter City Afc Ltd, St James Park | 169 yd | |
| Unit 1 | Summerland Street, Exeter | 186 yd | |
| St Anne's Well | 31 Well Street, Exeter | 196 yd | |
| The Bowling Green | 29-30 Blackboy Road, Exeter | 342 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hut | 67 Sidwell Street, Exeter | 80 yd | |
| Sidwell Fish And Chips | 59 Sidwell Street, Exeter | 80 yd | |
| HOT SPOT | Hot Spot, 132A Sidwell Street | 145 yd | |
| far east delight | Far East Delight, 124 Old Tiverton Road | 161 yd | |
| Shimizu | 10 Well Street, Exeter | 164 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| European Shop | 124-125 Sidwell Street, Exeter | 78 yd | |
| Tesco (6061) | 74 Sidwell Street, Exeter | 80 yd | |
| Co-op | Unit 2, The Depot | 271 yd | |
| Co-op Food | 31 Old Tiverton Road, Exeter | 411 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 12 Sidwell Street, Exeter | 413 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Body 2000 Gym (Closed) 9a 9a Verney Street | health and fitness suite | 70 yd |
| Exeter City Fc (St James Park) ST. JAMES PARK ST. JAMES PARK STADIUM WAY | grass pitches | 209 yd |
| Clifton Hill Sports Centre (Closed) CLIFTON HILL | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 431 yd |
| Pyramids Swimming & Leisure Centre HEAVITREE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 464 yd |
| Clifton Hill Driving Range GOLF DRIVING RANGE GOLF DRIVING RANGE CLIFTON HILL | golf | 467 yd |
| Sweat & Stretch Fitness Centre (Closed) Devon House Devon House Paris Street | health and fitness suite | 544 yd |
| Newtown Primary School (Closed) Clifton Road | grass pitches | 572 yd |
| Exeter And District Ski Club Ltd Clifton Hill | ski slopes | 644 yd |
| The Maynard School DENMARK ROAD | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 695 yd |
| St Luke'S Sports Centre HEAVITREE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 713 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 | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| 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 | 107.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.