Sidwell Street is in Exeter and in Exeter district. EX4 6RH 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 Sidwell Street, Exeter, EX4 6RH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX4 6RW, EX4 6NN, EX4 6RR, EX1 2DD, EX4 6PA, EX4 6RT, EX4 6AG, EX4 6AH, EX4 6AE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding EX4 6RH 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 6RH, 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 793.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 491.7% higher than the Newtown and St Leonard's average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sidwell Street has the 5th highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Newtown and St Leonard's and the 8th highest crime rate of 398 local areas in Exeter .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 364.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -5.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 171 - 172 Sidwell Street, Exeter, Devon Other, an established residential building | £1,003,998 | 2024-10-03 | £993,463 |
| 162A Sidwell Street, Exeter, Devon Other, an established residential building | £588,700 | 2014-10-31 | £762,561 |
EX4 6RH 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 6RH 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Exe Nursery School Cowick Street , EX4 1HL | 4out of 4 | 2,114 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnut Nursery Magnolia Avenue , EX2 6DJ | 3out of 4 | 2,579 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 | 304 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Primary School Clifton Road , EX1 2BP | 2out of 4 | 581 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St David's CofE Primary School Dinham Road , EX4 4EE | 3out of 4 | 921 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School (VC) St Leonard's Road , EX2 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,271 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladysmith Junior School Pretoria Road , EX1 2PT | 3out of 4 | 1,287 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 | 2,602 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Isca Earl Richards Road South , EX2 6AP | 3out of 4 | 2,625 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James School Summer Lane , EX4 8NN | 3out of 4 | 2,768 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Aided School Quarry Lane , Heavitree EX2 5AP | 3out of 4 | 3,444 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England School Harts Lane , EX1 3RD | - not rated | 3,618 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 | 304 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter College Hele Road , EX4 4JS | - not rated | 962 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 | 2,432 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 | 634 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Exeter Cathedral School The Chantry , Palace Gate EX1 1HX | - not rated | 710 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's School 25-29 St David's Hill , EX4 4DA | - not rated | 926 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Exeter Northcote House , The Queen's Drive EX4 4QJ | - not rated | 1,198 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Magdalen Court School Victoria Park Road , EX2 4NU | - not rated | 1,300 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pepes Exeter | Pepe's Exeter, 167-168 Sidwell Street | 0 yd | |
| Tyepyedong | 175 Sidwell Street, Exeter | 3 yd | |
| Tealith | 176 Sidwell Street, Exeter | 39 yd | |
| Coffee First | 17 Sidwell Street, Exeter | 52 yd | |
| Sidwell Street Cafe | Sid's Cafe, St Sidwells Centre | 52 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Monkey Suit | 161 Sidwell Street, Exeter | 3 yd | |
| All Stars Sports Bar | 19A Sidwell Street, Exeter | 52 yd | |
| Black Horse Inn | Black Horse, Longbrook Street | 190 yd | |
| Badavi`s Lounge | 47 Longbrook Street, Exeter | 235 yd | |
| Unit 1 | Summerland Street, Exeter | 243 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master Fryer | 30 Sidwell Street, Exeter | 44 yd | |
| Imperial Games Limited | 31B Sidwell Street, Exeter | 46 yd | |
| Gourmet Peri Peri | 155 Sidwell Street, Exeter | 154 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 49 Sidwell Street, Exeter | 165 yd | |
| Pious Sushi & Bubble Tea | 3 Roman Gate, 252 High Street | 219 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 12 Sidwell Street, Exeter | 52 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Iceland Store, Iceland Foods Ltd | 64 yd | |
| Co-op | Unit 2, The Depot | 179 yd | |
| European Shop | 124-125 Sidwell Street, Exeter | 308 yd | |
| Tesco (6061) | 74 Sidwell Street, Exeter | 451 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sweat & Stretch Fitness Centre (Closed) Devon House Devon House Paris Street | health and fitness suite | 158 yd |
| Body 2000 Gym (Closed) 9a 9a Verney Street | health and fitness suite | 323 yd |
| Pyramids Swimming & Leisure Centre HEAVITREE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 343 yd |
| The Maynard School DENMARK ROAD | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 528 yd |
| Exeter City Fc (St James Park) ST. JAMES PARK ST. JAMES PARK STADIUM WAY | grass pitches | 571 yd |
| Newtown Primary School (Closed) Clifton Road | grass pitches | 622 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Exeter) SOUTHERNHAY GARDENS | health and fitness suite | 632 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Exeter) PAUL STREET | health and fitness suite | 667 yd |
| Clifton Hill Sports Centre (Closed) CLIFTON HILL | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 669 yd |
| Exeter College (Queen Street) 33-36 33-36 QUEEN STREET | health and fitness suite | 691 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 | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| 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 | 7.7% |
| Median download speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 24.54 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 24.54 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 0.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.25 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.