Sidwell Street is in Exeter and in Exeter district. EX4 6RW 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 6RW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX4 6RH, EX4 6NN, EX4 6RR, EX4 6AE, EX4 6AH, EX1 2DD, EX1 1PX, EX1 2JZ, EX1 2JY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding EX4 6RW 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 6RW, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 177 Sidwell Street, Exeter, Devon Other, an established residential building | £3,875,000 | 2014-10-31 | £5,019,402 |
EX4 6RW 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 6RW 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 | 2,069 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnut Nursery Magnolia Avenue , EX2 6DJ | 3out of 4 | 2,581 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 | 348 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Primary School Clifton Road , EX1 2BP | 2out of 4 | 605 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St David's CofE Primary School Dinham Road , EX4 4EE | 3out of 4 | 882 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School (VC) St Leonard's Road , EX2 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,249 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladysmith Junior School Pretoria Road , EX1 2PT | 3out of 4 | 1,321 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 | 2,559 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Isca Earl Richards Road South , EX2 6AP | 3out of 4 | 2,611 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James School Summer Lane , EX4 8NN | 3out of 4 | 2,812 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Aided School Quarry Lane , Heavitree EX2 5AP | 3out of 4 | 3,465 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England School Harts Lane , EX1 3RD | - not rated | 3,654 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 | 262 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter College Hele Road , EX4 4JS | - not rated | 939 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 | 2,440 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 | 629 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Exeter Cathedral School The Chantry , Palace Gate EX1 1HX | - not rated | 667 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's School 25-29 St David's Hill , EX4 4DA | - not rated | 890 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Exeter Northcote House , The Queen's Drive EX4 4QJ | - not rated | 1,211 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education 1 Douglas Avenue , EX8 2AU | - not rated | 1,288 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tealith | 176 Sidwell Street, Exeter | 7 yd | |
| Eat the Bird | 183 Sidwell Street, Exeter | 35 yd | |
| Pepes Exeter | Pepe's Exeter, 167-168 Sidwell Street | 46 yd | |
| Tyepyedong | 175 Sidwell Street, Exeter | 46 yd | |
| Coffee First | 17 Sidwell Street, Exeter | 53 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Monkey Suit | 161 Sidwell Street, Exeter | 46 yd | |
| All Stars Sports Bar | 19A Sidwell Street, Exeter | 53 yd | |
| Black Horse Inn | Black Horse, Longbrook Street | 177 yd | |
| Badavi`s Lounge | 47 Longbrook Street, Exeter | 245 yd | |
| The Old Firehouse | 50 New North Road, Exeter | 251 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master Fryer | 30 Sidwell Street, Exeter | 60 yd | |
| Imperial Games Limited | 31B Sidwell Street, Exeter | 69 yd | |
| Pious Sushi & Bubble Tea | 3 Roman Gate, 252 High Street | 180 yd | |
| Sandwich Bar | 4 Roman Gate, 252 High Street | 180 yd | |
| Gourmet Peri Peri | 155 Sidwell Street, Exeter | 199 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Iceland Store, Iceland Foods Ltd | 51 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 12 Sidwell Street, Exeter | 53 yd | |
| Co-op | Unit 2, The Depot | 214 yd | |
| European Shop | 124-125 Sidwell Street, Exeter | 353 yd | |
| Tesco Metro (2486) | Tesco, 223-225 High Street | 480 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sweat & Stretch Fitness Centre (Closed) Devon House Devon House Paris Street | health and fitness suite | 112 yd |
| Pyramids Swimming & Leisure Centre HEAVITREE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 352 yd |
| Body 2000 Gym (Closed) 9a 9a Verney Street | health and fitness suite | 368 yd |
| The Maynard School DENMARK ROAD | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 520 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Exeter) SOUTHERNHAY GARDENS | health and fitness suite | 595 yd |
| Exeter City Fc (St James Park) ST. JAMES PARK ST. JAMES PARK STADIUM WAY | grass pitches | 616 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Exeter) PAUL STREET | health and fitness suite | 628 yd |
| Newtown Primary School (Closed) Clifton Road | grass pitches | 640 yd |
| Exeter College (Queen Street) 33-36 33-36 QUEEN STREET | health and fitness suite | 659 yd |
| Clifton Hill Sports Centre (Closed) CLIFTON HILL | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 704 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.