EX4 Postcode District
EX4 is one of 6 Postcode Districts for the Exeter Post town in Devon
The EX4 postcode district is located in the EX Exeter postal area, EX4 has a population of 60,690 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 17.50 square miles (45.32 square kilometres or 11,199.05 acres).
A wide range of spatial data has been analysed to present this overview of EX4. If you would like anything added, please contact us.
Map of EX4
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District overview
The primary settlement in the EX4 postcode district is Poltimore, located in the county of Devon in England. It has the highest count of 24. Other significant settlements in the district include Nadderwater, Whitestone, Stoke Hill, Pinhoe, and Whipton. The main post town for this district is Exeter, also located in Devon.
There are 10 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector EX4 0, covers Poltimore in Devon.
The sector EX4 1, covers Exeter in Devon.
The sector EX4 2, covers Exeter and Whitestone in Devon.
The sector EX4 3, covers Exeter in Devon.
The sector EX4 4, covers Exeter in Devon.
The sector EX4 5, covers Exeter in Devon.
The sector EX4 6, covers Exeter in Devon.
The sector EX4 7, covers Exeter in Devon.
The sector EX4 8, covers Exeter in Devon.
The sector EX4 9, covers Exeter and Pinhoe in Devon.
The post town for this district is EXETER.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Exeter District (B) (1399 postal codes), followed by the Teignbridge District area (42 postal codes), and finally, the East Devon District area (25 postal codes).
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Topsham | 5.42 | SE |
| Crediton | 5.87 | NW |
| Chudleigh | 9.69 | SSW |
| Exmouth | 10.38 | SE |
| Cullompton | 10.43 | NE |
| Moretonhampstead | 10.98 | WSW |
| Tiverton | 11.44 | NNE |
| Dawlish | 11.56 | SSE |
| Bovey Tracey | 11.59 | SSW |
| Ottery St Mary | 11.86 | E |
| Budleigh Salterton | 12.44 | SE |
| Chagford | 13.63 | WSW |
| Kingsteignton | 13.63 | S |
| Teignmouth | 13.71 | S |
| Sidmouth | 14.23 | ESE |
| Newton Abbot | 14.81 | S |
| North Tawton | 15.80 | WNW |
| Honiton | 16.29 | ENE |
| Ashburton | 18.05 | SSW |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 1,505
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXETER | EXETER | EX4 4 | 230 |
| EXETER | EXETER | EX4 1 | 214 |
| EXETER | EXETER | EX4 8 | 189 |
| EXETER | EXETER | EX4 6 | 183 |
| EXETER | EXETER | EX4 2 | 145 |
| EXETER | EXETER | EX4 3 | 136 |
| EXETER | EXETER | EX4 7 | 107 |
| EXETER | EXETER | EX4 5 | 82 |
| EXETER | EXETER | EX4 9 | 77 |
| Whitestone | EXETER | EX4 2 | 26 |
| Poltimore | EXETER | EX4 0 | 19 |
| Pinhoe | EXETER | EX4 9 | 17 |
| EXETER | EXETER | EX4 9 | 14 |
| EXETER | EXETER | EX4 8 | 13 |
| Pinhoe | EXETER | EX4 9 | 10 |
| Nadderwater | EXETER | EX4 2 | 7 |
| Whitestone | EXETER | EX4 2 | 5 |
| Poltimore | EXETER | EX4 0 | 5 |
| Pinhoe | EXETER | EX4 8 | 5 |
| Pinhoe | EXETER | EX4 8 | 5 |
| EXETER | EXETER | EX4 7 | 4 |
| EXETER | EXETER | EX4 5 | 2 |
| Nadderwater | EXETER | EX4 2 | 2 |
| Stoke Hill | EXETER | EX4 7 | 1 |
| Whipton | EXETER | EX4 8 | 1 |
| Poltimore | EXETER | EX4 0 | 1 |
| Stoke Hill | EXETER | EX4 7 | 1 |
| EXETER | EXETER | EX4 1 | 1 |
| EXETER | EXETER | EX4 1 | 1 |
| Nadderwater | EXETER | EX4 2 | 1 |
| Whitestone | EXETER | EX4 2 | 1 |
Street list for EX4
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| NORTH STREET | 911 |
| LITTLE QUEEN STREET | 691 |
| NEW NORTH ROAD B3183 | 400 |
| NEW NORTH ROAD B3183 | 400 |
| CATHEDRAL YARD | 294 |
| RACKCLOSE LANE | 250 |
| LITTLE CASTLE STREET | 248 |
| ST OLAVES CLOSE | 191 |
| PAUL STREET | 191 |
| NORTHERNHAY PLACE | 187 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 6567 |
| Shoplifting | 2861 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1233 |
| Other theft | 992 |
| Public order | 980 |
| Drugs | 469 |
| Burglary | 317 |
| Vehicle crime | 300 |
| Other crime | 268 |
| Bicycle theft | 214 |
| Possession of weapons | 165 |
| Theft from the person | 133 |
| Robbery | 112 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 87 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIDWELL STREET | EXETER | 100 | EX4 6RT | View map | |
| HIGH STREET | EXETER | 86 | EX4 3LR | View map | |
| FORE STREET | EXETER | 85 | EX4 3JF | View map | |
| COWICK STREET | EXETER | 73 | EX4 1AS | View map | |
| QUEEN STREET | EXETER | 44 | EX4 3SH | View map | |
| PINHOE ROAD | EXETER | 30 | EX4 7HH | View map | |
| GUILDHALL SHOPPING CENTRE | EXETER | 26 | EX4 3HL | View map | |
| GANDY STREET | EXETER | 25 | EX4 3LS | View map | |
| PAUL STREET | EXETER | 25 | EX4 3TT | View map | |
| NORTH STREET | EXETER | 16 | EX4 3QS | View map | |
| ST THOMAS SHOPPING CENTRE | EXETER | 16 | EX4 1DG | View map | |
| LONGBROOK STREET | EXETER | 15 | EX4 6AB | View map | |
| BLACKBOY ROAD | EXETER | 14 | EX4 6SG | View map | |
| WHIPTON VILLAGE ROAD | EXETER | 12 | EX4 8AN | View map | |
| NEW BRIDGE STREET | EXETER | 11 | EX4 3AH | View map | |
| MAIN ROAD | EXETER | PINHOE | 9 | EX4 9EY | View map |
| BUDDLE LANE | EXETER | 8 | EX4 1JG | View map | |
| ST DAVIDS STATION | EXETER | 7 | EX4 4BX | View map | |
| OLD TIVERTON ROAD | EXETER | 6 | EX4 6LD | View map | |
| ST DAVIDS HILL | EXETER | 6 | EX4 4DT | View map | |
| WATERBEER STREET | EXETER | 6 | EX4 3EH | View map | |
| WELL STREET | EXETER | 6 | EX4 6QR | View map |
Schools in the district
Montgomery Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Redvers Road , Exeter
Postcode: EX4 1BS
Headteacher: Miss Katrina Way (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
West Exe Nursery School
Phase: Nursery
Address:
Cowick Street , Exeter
Postcode: EX4 1HL
Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Baker (Head of Centre)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Belong School Devon
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
138 Cowick Street , Exeter , Devon , Devon
Postcode: EX4 1HS
Headteacher: Mrs Roz Harman
Ofsted rating: Good
Bowhill Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Buddle Lane , St Thomas , Exeter
Postcode: EX4 1JT
Headteacher: Miss C Brooks (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Bowhill Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Buddle Lane , St Thomas , Exeter
Postcode: EX4 1JT
Headteacher: Mrs Anna Lopez (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Barley Lane School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Barley Lane , St Thomas , Exeter
Postcode: EX4 1TA
Headteacher: Mr David Jones (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Redhills Community Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Landhayes Road , Redhills , Exeter
Postcode: EX4 2BY
Headteacher: Mr Stuart Busby (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Gabriel's CofE Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Landhayes Road , Redhills , Exeter
Postcode: EX4 2BY
Headteacher: Mr Luke Williams (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Exwick Heights Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Exwick Lane , Exwick , Exeter
Postcode: EX4 2FB
Headteacher: Mrs Caroline Neal (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Exwick Heights Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Exwick Lane , Exwick , Exeter
Postcode: EX4 2FB
Headteacher: Mrs Gemma Wills (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Exeter Mathematics School
Phase: 16 plus
Address:
Rougemont House , Castle Road , Exeter
Postcode: EX4 3PU
Headteacher: Ms Kerry Burnham
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
St Wilfrid's School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
25-29 St David's Hill , Exeter
Postcode: EX4 4DA
Headteacher: Mr Ross Bovingdon (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St David's Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Dinham Road , Exeter
Postcode: EX4 4EE
Headteacher: Mrs Francesca Brinicombe (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St David's CofE Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Dinham Road , Exeter
Postcode: EX4 4EE
Headteacher: Chris Greenhall (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Exeter College
Phase: 16 plus
Address:
Hele Road , Exeter
Postcode: EX4 4JS
Headteacher: Mr John Laramy (Principal)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
University of Exeter
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Northcote House , The Queen's Drive , Exeter
Postcode: EX4 4QJ
Headteacher: Professor Sir Steve Smith (Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive)
Ofsted rating: Good
Steiner Academy Exeter
Phase: All-through
Address:
Cowley Bridge Road , Thomas Hall , Exeter
Postcode: EX4 5AD
Headteacher: Mr Paul Hougham (Principal)
Ofsted rating: Special Measures
St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Phase: Primary
Address:
York Road , St Sidwell's Ce Primary School and Nursery , Exeter
Postcode: EX4 6PG
Headteacher: Mrs Vanessa Briggs (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Stoke Hill , Exeter
Postcode: EX4 7DB
Headteacher: Mrs Yvonne Hammerton-Jackson (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Stoke Hill Junior School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Stoke Hill , Exeter
Postcode: EX4 7DP
Headteacher: Mrs Yvonne Hammerton-Jackson
Ofsted rating: Good
Vranch House School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Pinhoe Road , Exeter
Postcode: EX4 8AD
Headteacher: Mrs Kayleigh Price (Head of Education)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Willowbrook School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Summer Lane , Beacon Heath , Exeter
Postcode: EX4 8NN
Headteacher: Mrs Molly Marlow (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
St James School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Summer Lane , Exeter
Postcode: EX4 8NN
Headteacher: Miss Emily Harper (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Pinhoe Church of England Primary School & Nursery
Phase: Primary
Address:
Harrington Lane , Pinhoe , Exeter
Postcode: EX4 8PE
Headteacher: Mrs J Metcalf (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pinhoe Dental Surgery | 402 PINHOE ROAD, EXETER, DEVON, EX4 8EH | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | St Thomas Dental Practice | 48-49 COWICK STREET, EXETER, DEVON, EX4 1AP | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Pittar Chambers Dental Practice | 51 NORTH STREET, EXETER, DEVON, EX4 3QR | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Exeter Orthodontic Practice | 1 RICHMOND ROAD, EXETER, DEVON, EX4 4JA | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 5 | Ben Pearson Ltd | 31 QUEEN STREET, EXETER, EX4 3SR | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 6 | Clock Tower Dental Surgery | 10 NEW NORTH ROAD, EXETER, DEVON, EX4 4HF | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 7 | Irish And King Dental Practice | 95 PINHOE ROAD, EXETER, DEVON, EX4 7HU | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 8 | Time For Teeth Hmp Exeter | NEW NORTH ROAD, EXETER, EX4 4EX | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 9 | Sidwell Dental Surgery | 115B SIDWELL STREET, EXETER, DEVON, EX4 6RY | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 10 | Inspired Dental Care | 246 HIGH STREET, EXETER, EX4 3NZ | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 11 | Contemporary Dental | 14 QUEENS TERRACE, EXETER, EX4 4HR | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
| 12 | The Exeter Dental Centre | CASTLE SQUARE HOUSE, 17 CASTLE STREET, EXETER, EX4 3PT | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 13 | Exeter Advanced Dentistry | 54 LONGBROOK STREET, EXETER, DEVON, EX4 6AH | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whipton Surgery | 10 WHIPTON VILLAGE ROAD, WHIPTON, EXETER, DEVON, EX4 8AR | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Exwick Health Centre | NEW VALLEY ROAD, EXWICK, EXETER, DEVON, EX4 2AD | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Student Health Centre | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER, REED MEWS, EXETER, DEVON, EX4 4RQ | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
| 4 | St Thomas Medical Group | ST. THOMAS HEALTH CENTRE, COWICK STREET, ST. THOMAS, EXETER, DEVON, EX4 1HJ | GP PRACTICE | Call 01392 676676 |
| 5 | Mount Pleasant Health Centre | MOUNT PLEASANT ROAD, EXETER, DEVON, EX4 7BW | GP PRACTICE | Call 01392 255722 |
| 6 | Whipton Surgery | 378 PINHOE ROAD, WHIPTON, EXETER, DEVON, EX4 8EG | GP PRACTICE | Call 01392 462770 |
| 7 | Foxhayes Practice | 117 EXWICK ROAD, EXETER, DEVON, EX4 2BH | GP PRACTICE | Call 01392 208789 |
| 8 | Inclusion Health Devon Cic | WAT TYLER HOUSE, KING WILLIAM STREET, EXETER, DEVON, EX4 6PD | GP PRACTICE | Call 01392 208290 |
| 9 | St Thomas Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2 | ST THOMAS HEALTH CENTRE, COWICK STREET, ST THOMAS, EXETER, EX4 1HJ | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
| 10 | Mount Pleasant Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2 | MOUNT PLEASANT ROAD, EXETER, EX4 7BW | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
| 11 | The Foxhayes Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service | THE FOXHAYES PRACTICE, 117 EXWICK ROAD, EXETER, EX4 2BH | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Superdrug Pharmacy | 11 GUILDHALL SHOPPING CENTRE, EXETER, DEVON, EX4 3HJ | PHARMACY | Call 01392 491272 |
| 2 | Day Lewis Pharmacy | 1 SUMMER LANE, WHIPTON, EXETER, DEVON, EX4 8BU | PHARMACY | Call 01392 467027 |
| 3 | Exwick Pharmacy | NEW VALLEY ROAD, EXWICK, EXETER, DEVON, EX4 2AD | PHARMACY | Call 01392 221272 |
| 4 | Luxtons The Pharmacy | 67 COWICK STREET, EXETER, DEVON, EX4 1HW | PHARMACY | Call 01392 274880 |
| 5 | Boots | 250-251 HIGH STREET, EXETER, DEVON, EX4 3QD | PHARMACY | No contact details listed |
| 6 | Boots | UNIT 1, THE EXEBRIDGE CENTRE, EXETER, DEVON, EX4 1AH | PHARMACY | Call 01392 271372 |
| 7 | Exeter Community Pharmacy | 37 SIDWELL STREET, EXETER, EX4 6NS | PHARMACY | Call 01392 273470 |
| 8 | St Thomas Pharmacy | 70 COWICK STREET, ST THOMAS, EXETER, EX4 1HW | PHARMACY | Call 01392 251777 |
| 9 | Mount Pleasant Community Pharmacy | MOUNT PLEASANT HEALTH CENTRE, MOUNT PLEASANT ROAD, EXETER, EX4 7BW | PHARMACY | Call 01392 301901 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Specsavers (exeter) | UNIT 4, 247-248 HIGH STREET, EXETER, DEVON, EX4 3PZ | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Pullen And Symes Opticians | 36 LONGBROOK STREET, EXETER, DEVON, EX4 6AE | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Vision Express (exeter) | 232 HIGH STREET, EXETER, DEVON, EX4 3NE | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Boots Opticians (exeter) | 250-251 HIGH STREET, EXETER, DEVON, EX4 3QD | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 5 | The Whipton Eye Centre | 60 WHIPTON VILLAGE ROAD, EXETER, DEVON, EX4 8AW | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 6 | Vision Care For Homeless People (exeter) | CLOCK TOWER SURGERY, WAT TYLER HOUSE, 3 KING WILLIAM STREET, EXETER, DEVON, EX4 6PD | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 7 | Optical Express (exeter) | FIRST FLOOR, BRITTANY HOUSE, NEW NORTH ROAD, EXETER, EX4 4EP | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 8 | Acuitis Opticians & Hearing Centre (exeter) | 193 HIGH STREET, EXETER, EX4 3DU | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 9 | Andrew Laird Optometrists - Exeter | 17 ST. THOMAS CENTRE, EXETER, EX4 1DG | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 10 | M&s Opticians - Exeter | MARKS & SPENCER PLC, 212-219 HIGH STREET, EXETER, EX4 3QA | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £514,963 | 125 | £496,942 | 113 | £513,685 | 86 | £512,296 | 134 |
| Semi-detached | £354,434 | 139 | £345,734 | 127 | £341,066 | 155 | £344,612 | 174 |
| Terraced | £293,303 | 276 | £293,166 | 298 | £318,048 | 310 | £301,616 | 294 |
| Flats | £178,493 | 109 | £174,312 | 154 | £183,515 | 138 | £182,495 | 200 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
Polsloe Bridge
CRS Code: POL
Operator: GW
Line: South Western Main Line|Avocet Line
Company: Great Western Railway
St James Park (Exeter)
CRS Code: SJP
Operator: GW
Line: South Western Main Line|Avocet Line
Company: Great Western Railway
Exeter Central
CRS Code: EXC
Operator: GW
Line: South Western Main Line|Avocet Line
Company: Great Western Railway
Exeter St Thomas
CRS Code: EXT
Operator: GW
Line: Exeter to Plymouth Line (South Devon Main Line)|Riviera Line
Company: Great Western Railway
Exeter St David's
CRS Code: EXD
Operator: GW
Line: South Western Main Line|Exeter to Plymouth Line (South Devon Main Line)|Riviera Line|Bristol to Exeter Line|Tarka Line
Company: Great Western Railway
Accessible motorway junctions
M5 J29
Average Driving Time from within the district: 8.12
Average Driving Distance: 3.80
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1453
M5 J31
Average Driving Time from within the district: 8.59
Average Driving Distance: 5.06
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1453
M5 J30
Average Driving Time from within the district: 8.66
Average Driving Distance: 4.25
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1453
M5 J28
Average Driving Time from within the district: 18.03
Average Driving Distance: 14.14
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1453
M5 J27
Average Driving Time from within the district: 22.16
Average Driving Distance: 18.31
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1453
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| EX4 0 | Exeter Delivery Office |
| EX4 1 | Exeter Delivery Office |
| EX4 2 | Exeter Delivery Office |
| EX4 3 | Exeter Delivery Office |
| EX4 4 | Exeter Delivery Office |
| EX4 5 | Exeter Delivery Office |
| EX4 6 | Exeter Delivery Office |
| EX4 7 | Exeter Delivery Office |
| EX4 8 | Exeter Delivery Office |
| EX4 9 | Exeter Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| E | X | 4 | - | X | X | X |
| E | X | 4 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Tourist attractions
We found 2 visitor attractions in or around this district.
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlements in the EX4 postal code are EXETER and Whitestone.
The EX4 Postcode shares a border with EX2 (EXETER, Marsh Barton Trading Estate, Alphington), EX5 (Cranbrook, Silverton, Broadclyst), EX1 (EXETER, Tithebarn, Heavitree), EX6 (Exminster, Starcross, Tedburn St. Mary) and EX17 (CREDITON, Bow, Lapford).
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