Postcode EX4 1LF is located in an urban city, within the Alphington ward of Exeter in the South West region, and forms part of the St Thomas East area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 41.8 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 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Cowick Barton Playing Fields.
St Thomas East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,783 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.
St Thomas East has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 29.2% 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 1LF.
St Thomas East near EX4 1LF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Exeter St Thomas located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Exeter St Thomas | N/A | Walking directions to Exeter St Thomas |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Cowick Barton Playing Fields | Large | Walking directions to Cowick Barton Playing Fields |
| 0.4 mi | Pinces Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Pinces Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | St Thomas Pleasure Ground | Medium | Walking directions to St Thomas Pleasure Ground |
Based on 128 recent sales, the median property price is £309,350 in Alphington area, with individual transactions ranging from £123,750 up to £700,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 31 | £430,000 |
| Flats | 10 | £170,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 39 | £316,000 |
| Terraced | 48 | £282,500 |
10 year median price trend in Alphington
In the EX4 1LF postcode area, located within St Thomas East, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX4 1LF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Best-one | 27 Bowhay Lane, Exeter, EX4 1PE | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Prospect Place, Exeter, EX4 1HZ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Broadway Stores | 7 Broadway, Exeter, EX2 9LU | Walking directions to Broadway Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 1 Cowick Street, Exeter, EX4 1AJ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Okehampton Road Convenience Store | 107 Okehampton Road, Exeter, EX4 1EP | Walking directions to Okehampton Road Convenience Store |
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.