Polsloe Road is in Exeter and in Exeter district. EX1 2DN is located in the Heavitree electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Exeter. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Polsloe Road, Exeter, EX1 2DN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX1 2HP, EX1 2DR, EX1 2HS, EX1 2DP, EX1 2DU, EX1 2HW, EX1 2DL, EX1 2EL, EX1 2DS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EX1 2DN is primarily male, with 57.4% of the population 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 | 41.1% | 42.6% | 1.5% | 51.0% | -8.4% |
| Male | 58.9% | 57.4% | -1.5% | 49.0% | 8.4% |
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 2DN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65.3% 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 | 63.2% | 65.3% | 2.1% | 37.9% | 27.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.3% | 24.7% | -2.6% | 44.2% | -19.5% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 6.8% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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 (88.4%) 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 | 57.4% | 54.5% | -2.9% | 48.4% | 6.1% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 33.9% | 2.8% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 7.8% | 8.3% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 3% | 1.7% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 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 2DN this area, 9.6% 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 | 6.6% | 9.6% | 3.0% | 18.2% | -8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.7% | 4.1% | -4.6% | 9.6% | -5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.7% | 6.8% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -6.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 22.7% | 37% | 14.3% | 16.9% | 20.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.4% | 40.2% | -3.2% | 33.8% | 6.4% |
| Other | 7% | 1.4% | -5.6% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 5.6% | 1.2% | -4.4% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 0.4% | -2.9% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 86.7% | 86.3% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 4.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 77.7% 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 | 80% | 77.7% | -2.3% | 83.2% | -5.5% |
| European Union | 5.9% | 8.3% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10% | 4.1% | -5.9% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.6% | 76.4% | -3.2% | 83.2% | -6.8% |
| 10+ Years | 4.4% | 9.8% | 5.4% | 9.8% | 0.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.4% | 4.1% | -0.3% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.7% | 4.9% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 4.9% | 0.1% | 1.9% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.4% | 76.7% | -1.3% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.8% | 13.5% | -4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.9% | 37.2% | 15.7% |
| Christian | 36.4% | 46.2% | -9.8% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Polsloe Road was 4.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 92.3% lower than the Heavitree average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Polsloe Road has the lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Heavitree and the 8th lowest crime rate of 398 local areas in Exeter .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Polsloe Road, Exeter, Devon Other, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2022-11-30 | £949,648 |
| 39 Polsloe Road, Exeter, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2022-09-16 | £982,863 |
| 36 Polsloe Road, Exeter, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £855,000 | 2021-06-29 | £1,015,568 |
| 40A Polsloe Road, Exeter, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2018-02-23 | £551,414 |
| 36A Polsloe Road, Exeter, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2010-05-07 | £85,900 |
EX1 2DN 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 2DN area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 38 |
| Education | 26 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Nursery Magnolia Avenue , EX2 6DJ | 3out of 4 | 2,112 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Exe Nursery School Cowick Street , EX4 1HL | 4out of 4 | 2,953 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ladysmith Junior School Pretoria Road , EX1 2PT | 3out of 4 | 343 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School Ladysmith Road , EX1 2PS | 4out of 4 | 396 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Primary School Clifton Road , EX1 2BP | 2out of 4 | 486 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School and Nursery York Road , EX4 6PG | 3out of 4 | 785 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy South Lawn Terrace , Heavitree EX1 2SN | 4out of 4 | 929 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,904 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Isca Earl Richards Road South , EX2 6AP | 3out of 4 | 2,507 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 | 2,632 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England School Harts Lane , EX1 3RD | - not rated | 2,665 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Exe School Hatherleigh Road , EX2 9JU | 3out of 4 | 3,234 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 | 1,248 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter College Hele Road , EX4 4JS | - not rated | 1,882 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 | 2,982 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 | 859 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Exeter School Victoria Park Road , EX2 4NS | - not rated | 1,064 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Magdalen Court School Victoria Park Road , EX2 4NU | - not rated | 1,248 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter Cathedral School The Chantry , Palace Gate EX1 1HX | - not rated | 1,496 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Devon Hospitals' Short Stay School Schoolrooms, Bramble Unit , RD&E Hospital EX2 5DW | 3out of 4 | 1,508 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| No1 Polsloe | 1 Polsloe Road, Exeter | 240 yd | |
| Savour Cafe | Royal Devon And Exeter Hospital (Heavitree), Gladstone Road | 408 yd | |
| Polsloe & Priory Conservative Club | Elmside House, Elmside | 435 yd | |
| Dahhans Coffee shop | Dahhans, Fountain House | 627 yd | |
| The Gurkha Kitchen | 164 Heavitree Road, Exeter | 628 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Clifton Hill Club | 26B Clifton Hill, Exeter | 210 yd | |
| Henrys Bar | Mount Pleasant Road, Exeter | 423 yd | |
| The Bowling Green | 29-30 Blackboy Road, Exeter | 448 yd | |
| Polsloe Priory Con. Club | Elmside House, Elmside | 452 yd | |
| Cross Keys Bar & Cafe | St Lukes Campus, Heavitree Road | 604 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| far east delight | Far East Delight, 124 Old Tiverton Road | 601 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 67 Sidwell Street, Exeter | 665 yd | |
| Sidwell Fish And Chips | 59 Sidwell Street, Exeter | 665 yd | |
| HOT SPOT | Hot Spot, 132A Sidwell Street | 767 yd | |
| Shimizu | 10 Well Street, Exeter | 823 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 66 Polsloe Road, Exeter | 445 yd | |
| Waitrose | 2 Gladstone Road, Exeter | 464 yd | |
| Co-op Food | 31 Old Tiverton Road, Exeter | 652 yd | |
| Tesco (6061) | 74 Sidwell Street, Exeter | 666 yd | |
| European Shop | 124-125 Sidwell Street, Exeter | 717 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clifton Hill Driving Range GOLF DRIVING RANGE GOLF DRIVING RANGE CLIFTON HILL | golf | 208 yd |
| Ladysmith Junior School PRETORIA ROAD | grass pitches | 248 yd |
| Exeter And District Ski Club Ltd Clifton Hill | ski slopes | 261 yd |
| Clifton Hill Sports Centre (Closed) CLIFTON HILL | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 292 yd |
| Newtown Primary School (Closed) Clifton Road | grass pitches | 535 yd |
| St Luke'S Sports Centre HEAVITREE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 592 yd |
| Bramdean School 47-51 47-51 HOMEFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 630 yd |
| Exeter City Fc (St James Park) ST. JAMES PARK ST. JAMES PARK STADIUM WAY | grass pitches | 677 yd |
| Body 2000 Gym (Closed) 9a 9a Verney Street | health and fitness suite | 685 yd |
| Pyramids Swimming & Leisure Centre HEAVITREE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 757 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 140.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.