Postcode EX4 1LQ is located in an urban city, within the Alphington ward of Exeter in the South West region, and forms part of the St Thomas West area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 19.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in St Thomas West is £45,700 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 West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,992 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 36% least deprived areas in England.
St Thomas West has a very low crime rate, with approximately 19.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 38.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in St Thomas West is £45,700 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near EX4 1LQ.
St Thomas West near EX4 1LQ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 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 |
| 0.4 mi | St Thomas Pleasure Ground | Medium | Walking directions to St Thomas Pleasure Ground |
Based on 128 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 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 | 33 | £430,000 |
| Flats | 10 | £170,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 39 | £316,000 |
| Terraced | 46 | £267,500 |
10 year median price trend in Alphington
In the EX4 1LQ postcode area, located within St Thomas West, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX4 1LQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Best-one | 27 Bowhay Lane, Exeter, EX4 1PE | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.3 mi | Broadway Stores | 7 Broadway, Exeter, EX2 9LU | Walking directions to Broadway Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Prospect Place, Exeter, EX4 1HZ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | Dunsford Road, Exeter, EX2 9PN | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.5 mi | Co-op Food | 1 Cowick Street, Exeter, EX4 1AJ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.