Spicer Road is in Exeter and in Exeter district. EX1 1SX is located in the Newtown and St Leonard's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Exeter. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Spicer Road, Exeter, EX1 1SX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX1 2LH, EX1 2LY, EX1 2LQ, EX1 2LP, EX1 1SR, EX1 1TG, EX1 1SY, EX1 1SL, EX1 2LJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding EX1 1SX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 49.8% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 50.8% | 50.2% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around EX1 1SX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 48.1% | 54.9% | 6.8% | 37.9% | 17.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.5% | 15% | -4.5% | 44.2% | -29.2% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2.6% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 14.1% | 15.5% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 6.4% |
| Widowed | 14.6% | 11.9% | -2.7% | 6.1% | 5.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (66%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 29.7% | 32% | 2.3% | 48.4% | -16.4% |
| Good health | 25.1% | 34% | 8.9% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 28.2% | 20.9% | -7.3% | 12.7% | 8.2% |
| Bad health | 12.8% | 8.3% | -4.5% | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| Very bad health | 4.1% | 4.9% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 3.7% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around EX1 1SX this area, 32.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 15.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.7% | 32.8% | -2.9% | 18.2% | 14.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.6% | 4.7% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 6.3% | -6.1% | 13.4% | -7.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 3.6% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 32.3% | 18.8% | 16.9% | 15.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.8% | 15.6% | -8.2% | 33.8% | -18.2% |
| Other | 2.7% | 4.7% | 2.0% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 92.3% | 96.1% | 3.8% | 81.4% | 14.7% |
| Other | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 84.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.7% | 84.4% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 1.2% |
| European Union | 5.1% | 10.7% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 0.5% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 1.5% | -2.1% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.7% | 84% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 0.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 10.2% | 9.2% | 9.8% | 0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 1% | -2.1% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 4.9% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.7% | 0% | -6.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.4% | 76.7% | -6.3% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 20.9% | 13.5% | 7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.8% | 37.2% | 8.6% |
| Christian | 49.8% | 46.2% | 3.6% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Spicer Road was 327.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 148.4% higher than the Newtown and St Leonard's average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Spicer Road has the 12th highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Newtown and St Leonard's and the 23rd highest crime rate of 396 local areas in Exeter .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 154.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 1 2B Spicer Road, Exeter, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2024-03-28 | £399,004 |
| Flat 3 2B Spicer Road, Exeter, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2022-10-10 | £355,292 |
| Flat 2 2B Spicer Road, Exeter, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2022-09-26 | £368,180 |
| Flat 1 2B Spicer Road, Exeter, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2022-02-18 | £479,847 |
| 4 Spicer Road, Exeter, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2014-10-06 | £654,642 |
EX1 1SX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in EX1 1SX area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Retired | 54 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 45 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 30 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 20 |
| Full-Time Employee | 12 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Nursery School - Exeter Nursery Schools Federation Magnolia Avenue , EX2 6DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,935 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Exe Nursery School - Exeter Nursery Schools Federation Cowick Street , EX4 1HL | 4out of 4 | 2,321 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown Primary School Clifton Road , EX1 2BP | - not rated | 236 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Primary School Clifton Road , EX1 2BP | 2out of 4 | 236 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery York Road , EX4 6PG | 3out of 4 | 734 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School and Nursery York Road , EX4 6PG | - not rated | 734 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter Central CofE First School St Leonard's Road , EX2 4NQ | - not rated | 865 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter Central CofE Middle School St Leonard's Road , EX2 4NQ | - not rated | 865 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradley Rowe Middle School Burnthouse Lane , EX2 6AY | - not rated | 1,884 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Stocker Middle School Buddle Lane , EX4 1JT | - not rated | 2,505 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerway Middle School Summerway , EX4 8DF | - not rated | 2,680 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exwick Middle School Exwick Hill , Exwick EX4 2BG | - not rated | 2,810 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isca Academy Earl Richards Road South , EX2 6AP | 3out of 4 | 2,068 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Isca College of Media Arts Earl Richards Road South , EX2 6AP | - not rated | 2,068 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Exe School Hatherleigh Road , EX2 9JU | 3out of 4 | 2,554 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Exe School Hatherleigh Road , EX2 9JU | - not rated | 2,554 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James School Summer Lane , EX4 8NN | 3out of 4 | 2,573 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter Mathematics School Rougemont House , EX4 3PU | - not rated | 834 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter and North Devon Colleges Group Hele Road , EX4 4JS | - not rated | 1,576 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Hall School Cowley Bridge Road , EX4 5AD | 2out of 4 | 3,054 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Steiner Academy Exeter Cowley Bridge Road , Thomas Hall EX4 5AD | - not rated | 3,054 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Matford Brook Academy March Close , Matford EX2 0BZ | - not rated | 4,369 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Maynard School Denmark Road , EX1 1SJ | - not rated | 182 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Exeter Tutorial College 44-46 Magdalen Road , EX2 4TE | - not rated | 359 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Exeter Tutorial College 44-46 Magdalen Road , EX2 4TE | - not rated | 359 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's School 147 Magdalen Road , EX2 4TS | - not rated | 554 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hylton Pre-Preparatory School 13a Lyndhurst Road , EX2 4PA | - not rated | 556 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dee Yi Chinese Restaurant | 21 Heavitree Road, Exeter | 200 yd | |
| Exe Coffee Roasters | 19 Heavitree Road, Exeter | 200 yd | |
| Smith's | 47 Magdalen Road, Exeter | 335 yd | |
| YMR Trading LTD | 49-51 Magdalen Road, Exeter | 335 yd | |
| The Common Beaver | 59 Magdalen Road, Exeter | 342 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Keys Bar & Cafe | St Lukes Campus, Heavitree Road | 211 yd | |
| The Clifton Bakery Pub & Restaurant | The Clifton Bakery Pub & Restaurant, 1 Clifton Road | 246 yd | |
| Mount Radford | 73-75 Magdalen Road, Exeter | 342 yd | |
| Unit 1 | Summerland Street, Exeter | 445 yd | |
| Labour Clifton Hill Club | 26B Clifton Hill, Exeter | 530 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gourmet Peri Peri | 155 Sidwell Street, Exeter | 526 yd | |
| HOT SPOT | Hot Spot, 132A Sidwell Street | 546 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 49 Sidwell Street, Exeter | 576 yd | |
| Imperial Games Limited | 31B Sidwell Street, Exeter | 578 yd | |
| Master Fryer | 30 Sidwell Street, Exeter | 579 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | 2 Gladstone Road, Exeter | 243 yd | |
| Co-op | Unit 2, The Depot | 411 yd | |
| European Shop | 124-125 Sidwell Street, Exeter | 563 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 12 Sidwell Street, Exeter | 584 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Iceland Store, Iceland Foods Ltd | 591 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newtown Primary School (Closed) Clifton Road | grass pitches | 162 yd |
| The Maynard School DENMARK ROAD | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 184 yd |
| Pyramids Swimming & Leisure Centre HEAVITREE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 191 yd |
| St Luke'S Sports Centre HEAVITREE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 218 yd |
| Clifton Hill Sports Centre (Closed) CLIFTON HILL | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 436 yd |
| Exeter And District Ski Club Ltd Clifton Hill | ski slopes | 462 yd |
| Clifton Hill Driving Range GOLF DRIVING RANGE GOLF DRIVING RANGE CLIFTON HILL | golf | 533 yd |
| Body 2000 Gym (Closed) 9a 9a Verney Street | health and fitness suite | 539 yd |
| Sweat & Stretch Fitness Centre (Closed) Devon House Devon House Paris Street | health and fitness suite | 579 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Exeter) SOUTHERNHAY GARDENS | health and fitness suite | 621 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 46 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 162.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.