At a Glance
Average Property Price - EX4
£330,593
52
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - EX
£964
46
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - EX4
£37,742
48
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - EX
4.4%
8
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - EX4
4.3%
75
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - EX
3.5%
26
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in EX4 is £331,000, placing it close to the national midpoint. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 4.3% annually—a pace that ranks among the faster-growing areas nationally. Transaction volumes have moderated compared with the 10-year average, with 551 sales recorded in the latest year against a historical norm of 713.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent in the broader EX postcode is £964, slightly below the national average. Rental growth over the past decade has been relatively slow at 3.5% annually. Flat yield currently stands at 4.4%, a noticeable improvement on the 10-year average of 3.9%, reflecting a favourable shift in the rental market.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average net household income is £38,000, close to the national typical level. The price-to-income ratio of 8.3x has edged upward since 2016 (when it stood at 7.9x), indicating that property has become slightly less affordable relative to local earnings. Rental affordability has improved modestly: the rent-to-income ratio has fallen from 27.7% to 27%, easing the burden on tenants.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population is heavily skewed towards younger adults, with 32.9% aged 16–24—nearly three times the national average—reflecting Exeter's large student body. Conversely, children under 15 represent just 10.8%, well below the national norm of 17.5%. Housing tenure is dominated by private renting at 33.2%, significantly above the national average of 21.7%, while outright ownership at 25.4% is notably lower than the national 33.7%. Professional employment is strong at 25.4% compared with 20.5% nationally, though managerial roles are underrepresented.