Living in EX4, Exeter
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around EX4 in Exeter. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Exeter: £280,982, down 1.7% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider South West average is £304,562.
What actually sold around EX4
87 recorded home sales on the streets around central EX4 in the last 2 years, with a median of £377,000 and a range from £55,000 to £1,139,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 HORSEGUARDS, EX4 4UU | flat-maisonette | £270,000 | 2026-05-20 |
| 4 WILLOW WALK, EX4 6RP | flat-maisonette | £137,000 | 2026-05-08 |
| 53 VICTORIA STREET, EX4 6JQ | terraced | £485,000 | 2026-05-08 |
| 10 SPRINGFIELD ROAD, EX4 6JL | terraced | £580,000 | 2026-04-20 |
| 28 KINGSGATE, EX4 6DH | flat-maisonette | £70,000 | 2026-03-27 |
| 32 VICTORIA STREET, EX4 6JQ | terraced | £575,000 | 2026-03-26 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
40 schools within 3 miles , of which 47% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.3 mi |
| Exwick Heights Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.3 mi |
| Whipton Barton Junior School | Primary | Good | 1.5 mi |
| West Exe School | Secondary | Good | 1.8 mi |
| Woodwater Academy | Primary | Good | 2.0 mi |
| Ide Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.4 mi |
24 state primary and 5 state secondary schools within range, plus 3 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
3 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Exeter Cathedral School, Exeter School, The Maynard School.
All 3 fee-paying schools near EX4, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
Universities
1 higher education institution within 3 miles: University of Exeter.
Relevant beyond study: a large student population shapes rental demand, and term-time letting is a different market from family letting.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 28.7% |
| Associate professional and technical | 15.1% |
| Elementary occupations | 12.9% |
| Sales and customer service | 10.9% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 8.4% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
607 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central EX4 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Exeter's figures.
Common questions about EX4
What is the average house price in EX4?
The average sold price in Exeter is £280,982 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in EX4?
Prices in Exeter are down 1.7% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in EX4?
The median of 87 recorded sales around central EX4 in the last 2 years is £377,000, ranging from £55,000 to £1,139,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in EX4?
40 schools sit within 3 miles of central EX4, and 47% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in EX4?
607 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central EX4 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is EX4 at risk of flooding?
Central EX4 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is EX4 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 47% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £377,000; the area sits in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 607 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is EX4 safe?
607 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central EX4 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? EX4 or EX1, EX4 or EX2, EX4 or EX3.
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