Postcode EX4 1BU 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 low crime levels, with around 34.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in St Thomas East is £45,100 per year. The nearest station is Exeter St Thomas located about 0.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is St Thomas Pleasure Ground.
St Thomas East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,807 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 40% least deprived areas in England.
St Thomas East has a very low crime rate, with approximately 34.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.5% 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 of residents in St Thomas East is £45,100 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 306 ft away from EX4 1BU.
St Thomas East near EX4 1BU 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 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Exeter St Thomas | N/A | Walking directions to Exeter St Thomas |
| 0.7 mi | Exeter Central | N/A | Walking directions to Exeter Central |
| 0.7 mi | Exeter St David's | N/A | Walking directions to Exeter St David's |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | St Thomas Pleasure Ground | Medium | Walking directions to St Thomas Pleasure Ground |
| 0.4 mi | Priory Gardens Park | Small | Walking directions to Priory Gardens Park |
Based on 125 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 | £365,000 |
| Flats | 18 | £182,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £343,750 |
| Terraced | 66 | £270,000 |
10 year median price trend in St Thomas
In the EX4 1BU postcode area, located within St Thomas East, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX4 1BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Okehampton Road Convenience Store | 107 Okehampton Road, Exeter, EX4 1EP | Walking directions to Okehampton Road Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 1 Cowick Street, Exeter, EX4 1AJ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Prospect Place, Exeter, EX4 1HZ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Isleworth Road, Exeter, EX4 1QT | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | M&S Foodhall | Cowick Street, Exeter, EX4 1AH | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.