Summerland Street is in Exeter and in Exeter district. EX1 2AZ 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 Summerland Street, Exeter, EX1 2AZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX1 2AT, EX1 2FE, EX1 2NP, EX1 2FG, EX1 2FH, EX1 2AW, EX1 2BD, EX4 6RY, EX4 6RT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EX1 2AZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 50.8% | 2.2% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 51.4% | 49.2% | -2.2% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 2AZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 82.1% 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 | 63.5% | 82.1% | 18.6% | 37.9% | 44.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.5% | 11.3% | -11.2% | 44.2% | -32.9% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 4.2% | -3.5% | 9.1% | -4.9% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 0.6% | -3.3% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.5% | 56% | 2.5% | 48.4% | 7.6% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 33% | 1.9% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 8% | -3.8% | 12.7% | -4.7% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 2.3% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 2AZ this area, 5.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.6% | 5.9% | -6.7% | 18.2% | -12.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 3.6% | -5.9% | 9.6% | -6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 8.3% | -9.9% | 13.4% | -5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 20.7% | 40.5% | 19.8% | 16.9% | 23.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.9% | 36.9% | 6.0% | 33.8% | 3.1% |
| Other | 7% | 3% | -4.0% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 3% | 11.2% | 8.2% | 0.7% | 10.5% |
| Indian | 3% | 6% | 3.0% | 3.1% | 2.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 88.5% | 68% | -20.5% | 81.4% | -13.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 60.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.8% | 60.7% | -22.1% | 83.2% | -22.5% |
| European Union | 7.3% | 10.1% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.3% | 20.6% | 14.3% | 5.6% | 15.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.8% | 60.7% | -22.1% | 83.2% | -22.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 8.5% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.8% | 3.2% | -1.6% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 5% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 22.6% | 18.7% | 1.9% | 20.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.7% | 76.7% | -13.0% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 8.3% | 0.3% | 8.0% |
| Southern Asia | 4.2% | 1.2% | 3.0% |
| South-East Asia | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| Central Asia | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.3% | 13.5% | -8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.7% | 37.2% | 16.5% |
| Christian | 26.1% | 46.2% | -20.1% |
| Buddhist | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 4.3% | 6.5% | -2.2% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 9.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Summerland Street was 119.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.2% lower than the Newtown and St Leonard's average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Summerland Street has the 28th highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Newtown and St Leonard's and the 93rd highest crime rate of 398 local areas in Exeter .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 131.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Summerland Street, Exeter, Devon Other, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2024-10-02 | £692,655 |
| 1 Summerland Street, Exeter, Devon Other, an established residential building | £1,500,000 | 2020-12-17 | £1,652,453 |
| Exeter Auto Centre Summerland Street, Exeter, Devon Other, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2018-02-09 | £503,979 |
EX1 2AZ 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 2AZ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 252 |
| Full-Time Employee | 105 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Education | 21 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Exe Nursery School Cowick Street , EX4 1HL | 4out of 4 | 2,363 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnut Nursery Magnolia Avenue , EX2 6DJ | 3out of 4 | 2,467 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School and Nursery York Road , EX4 6PG | 3out of 4 | 183 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Primary School Clifton Road , EX1 2BP | 2out of 4 | 397 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladysmith Junior School Pretoria Road , EX1 2PT | 3out of 4 | 1,033 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School Ladysmith Road , EX1 2PS | 4out of 4 | 1,073 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St David's CofE Primary School Dinham Road , EX4 4EE | 3out of 4 | 1,188 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James School Summer Lane , EX4 8NN | 3out of 4 | 2,505 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Isca Earl Richards Road South , EX2 6AP | 3out of 4 | 2,611 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Exe School Hatherleigh Road , EX2 9JU | 3out of 4 | 2,799 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Aided School Quarry Lane , Heavitree EX2 5AP | 3out of 4 | 3,240 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England School Harts Lane , EX1 3RD | - not rated | 3,358 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 571 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter College Hele Road , EX4 4JS | - not rated | 1,194 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avanti Hall School Cowley Bridge Road , EX4 5AD | - not rated | 2,513 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 613 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Exeter Cathedral School The Chantry , Palace Gate EX1 1HX | - not rated | 928 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's School 25-29 St David's Hill , EX4 4DA | - not rated | 1,188 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Magdalen Court School Victoria Park Road , EX2 4NU | - not rated | 1,265 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Exeter Northcote House , The Queen's Drive EX4 4QJ | - not rated | 1,270 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mega Kebab Feast | 133 Sidwell Street, Exeter | 104 yd | |
| JUICEKING | Unit 8, The Depot | 104 yd | |
| The Undergrad Cafe | Unit 7, The Depot | 104 yd | |
| Napoli Caffe | 123 Sidwell Street, Exeter | 114 yd | |
| Cosy Corner | 118 Sidwell Street, Exeter | 117 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | Summerland Street, Exeter | 25 yd | |
| The Clifton Bakery Pub & Restaurant | The Clifton Bakery Pub & Restaurant, 1 Clifton Road | 207 yd | |
| Duke of York Inn | The Duke Of York, 58 Sidwell Street | 247 yd | |
| The Monkey Suit | 161 Sidwell Street, Exeter | 265 yd | |
| All Stars Sports Bar | 19A Sidwell Street, Exeter | 308 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOT SPOT | Hot Spot, 132A Sidwell Street | 104 yd | |
| Gourmet Peri Peri | 155 Sidwell Street, Exeter | 136 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 49 Sidwell Street, Exeter | 174 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 67 Sidwell Street, Exeter | 247 yd | |
| Sidwell Fish And Chips | 59 Sidwell Street, Exeter | 247 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Unit 2, The Depot | 111 yd | |
| European Shop | 124-125 Sidwell Street, Exeter | 117 yd | |
| Tesco (6061) | 74 Sidwell Street, Exeter | 247 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 12 Sidwell Street, Exeter | 308 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Iceland Store, Iceland Foods Ltd | 326 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Body 2000 Gym (Closed) 9a 9a Verney Street | health and fitness suite | 100 yd |
| Pyramids Swimming & Leisure Centre HEAVITREE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 302 yd |
| Exeter City Fc (St James Park) ST. JAMES PARK ST. JAMES PARK STADIUM WAY | grass pitches | 376 yd |
| Sweat & Stretch Fitness Centre (Closed) Devon House Devon House Paris Street | health and fitness suite | 415 yd |
| Clifton Hill Sports Centre (Closed) CLIFTON HILL | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 420 yd |
| Newtown Primary School (Closed) Clifton Road | grass pitches | 465 yd |
| Clifton Hill Driving Range GOLF DRIVING RANGE GOLF DRIVING RANGE CLIFTON HILL | golf | 487 yd |
| The Maynard School DENMARK ROAD | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 534 yd |
| St Luke'S Sports Centre HEAVITREE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 603 yd |
| Exeter And District Ski Club Ltd Clifton Hill | ski slopes | 611 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 | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 25.0% |
| 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 | 50.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.