Postcode EX4 1BQ is located in an urban city, within the St Thomas ward of Exeter in the South West region, and forms part of the St Thomas East area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 132.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in St Thomas East is £48,862 per year. The nearest station is Exeter St Thomas located about 0.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Cowick Barton Playing Fields.
St Thomas East has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,140 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
St Thomas East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 132.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in St Thomas East is £48,862 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near EX4 1BQ.
St Thomas East near EX4 1BQ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Exeter St Thomas located about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Exeter St Thomas | N/A | Walking directions to Exeter St Thomas |
| 0.8 mi | Exeter Central | N/A | Walking directions to Exeter Central |
| 0.8 mi | Exeter St David's | N/A | Walking directions to Exeter St David's |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Cowick Barton Playing Fields | Large | Walking directions to Cowick Barton Playing Fields |
| 0.5 mi | Pinces Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Pinces Gardens |
| 0.1 mi | St Thomas Pleasure Ground | Medium | Walking directions to St Thomas Pleasure Ground |
Based on 117 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 in St Thomas area, with individual transactions ranging from £123,000 up to £495,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £367,500 |
| Flats | 18 | £188,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £345,000 |
| Terraced | 61 | £267,500 |
10 year median price trend in St Thomas
In the EX4 1BQ postcode area, located within St Thomas East, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX4 1BQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 1 Cowick Street, Exeter, EX4 1AJ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Prospect Place, Exeter, EX4 1HZ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | M&S Foodhall | Cowick Street, Exeter, EX4 1AH | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
| 0.3 mi | Okehampton Road Convenience Store | 107 Okehampton Road, Exeter, EX4 1EP | Walking directions to Okehampton Road Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Shooting Marsh Stile, Exeter, EX2 8BP | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Annual council tax rates for Exeter district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.