Paris Street is in Exeter and in Exeter district. EX1 2JY is located in the St David's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Exeter. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Paris Street, Exeter, EX1 2JY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX1 2JZ, EX1 1SA, EX4 6RW, EX4 6RH, EX1 1SB, EX4 6RR, EX1 1GR, EX4 6NN, EX1 2LD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EX1 2JY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 51.7% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 50.7% | 48.3% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 2JY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 91.6% 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 | 80% | 91.6% | 11.6% | 37.9% | 53.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 11.5% | 4.1% | -7.4% | 44.2% | -40.1% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 0.7% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 2.3% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -6.8% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
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 (92.7%) 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 | 59.3% | 59.3% | 0.0% | 48.4% | 10.9% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 33.4% | -0.7% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 5% | 5.7% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -7.0% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 2JY this area, 2.3% 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 | 3.4% | 2.3% | -1.1% | 18.2% | -15.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 0.7% | -10.1% | 9.6% | -8.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.3% | 16.6% | 8.3% | 13.4% | 3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -4.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 35.7% | 45.6% | 9.9% | 16.9% | 28.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.8% | 31.2% | -0.6% | 33.8% | -2.6% |
| Other | 9.3% | 2.9% | -6.4% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 19.4% | 8.2% | -11.2% | 0.7% | 7.5% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 5.2% | 3.0% | 3.1% | 2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 4.7% | 2.3% | -2.4% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 4.1% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 2.7% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 68.6% | 71% | 2.4% | 81.4% | -10.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 67.3% 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 | 62.7% | 67.3% | 4.6% | 83.2% | -15.9% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 9.6% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 27.2% | 16.7% | -10.5% | 5.6% | 11.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.5% | 67.1% | 4.6% | 83.2% | -16.1% |
| 10+ Years | 21.1% | 5.5% | -15.6% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.6% | 3.7% | -6.9% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 6.2% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 4.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 17.4% | 14.2% | 1.9% | 15.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.2% | 76.7% | -5.5% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Turkey | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 8.2% | 0.3% | 7.9% |
| Southern Asia | 3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 2.7% | 13.5% | -10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.2% | 37.2% | 16.0% |
| Christian | 24.4% | 46.2% | -21.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 14.2% | 6.0% | 8.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Paris Street was 886.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 561.3% higher than the Newtown and St Leonard's average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Paris Street has the 3rd highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Newtown and St Leonard's and the 6th highest crime rate of 398 local areas in Exeter .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 332.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 74 Paris Street, Exeter, Devon Other, an established residential building | £2,400,000 | 2017-05-31 | £2,770,135 |
EX1 2JY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 2JY 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) | 352 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 96 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Education | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Other | 26 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Exe Nursery School Cowick Street , EX4 1HL | 4out of 4 | 2,078 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnut Nursery Magnolia Avenue , EX2 6DJ | 3out of 4 | 2,416 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 | 416 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Primary School Clifton Road , EX1 2BP | 2out of 4 | 478 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St David's CofE Primary School Dinham Road , EX4 4EE | 3out of 4 | 969 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School (VC) St Leonard's Road , EX2 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,104 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladysmith Junior School Pretoria Road , EX1 2PT | 3out of 4 | 1,227 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isca Earl Richards Road South , EX2 6AP | 3out of 4 | 2,452 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Exe School Hatherleigh Road , EX2 9JU | 3out of 4 | 2,503 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James School Summer Lane , EX4 8NN | 3out of 4 | 2,776 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Aided School Quarry Lane , Heavitree EX2 5AP | 3out of 4 | 3,320 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England School Harts Lane , EX1 3RD | - not rated | 3,562 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 | 358 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter College Hele Road , EX4 4JS | - not rated | 1,084 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 | 2,604 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 | 463 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Exeter Cathedral School The Chantry , Palace Gate EX1 1HX | - not rated | 633 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's School 25-29 St David's Hill , EX4 4DA | - not rated | 1,000 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Magdalen Court School Victoria Park Road , EX2 4NU | - not rated | 1,127 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education 1 Douglas Avenue , EX8 2AU | - not rated | 1,155 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kids Hub Coffee | 11-13 Paris Street, Exeter | 164 yd | |
| Tealith | 176 Sidwell Street, Exeter | 169 yd | |
| Eat the Bird | 183 Sidwell Street, Exeter | 170 yd | |
| Tyepyedong | 175 Sidwell Street, Exeter | 171 yd | |
| Pepes Exeter | Pepe's Exeter, 167-168 Sidwell Street | 174 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Monkey Suit | 161 Sidwell Street, Exeter | 171 yd | |
| All Stars Sports Bar | 19A Sidwell Street, Exeter | 215 yd | |
| Unit 1 | Summerland Street, Exeter | 275 yd | |
| The Clifton Bakery Pub & Restaurant | The Clifton Bakery Pub & Restaurant, 1 Clifton Road | 287 yd | |
| Black Horse Inn | Black Horse, Longbrook Street | 341 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master Fryer | 30 Sidwell Street, Exeter | 215 yd | |
| Imperial Games Limited | 31B Sidwell Street, Exeter | 219 yd | |
| Gourmet Peri Peri | 155 Sidwell Street, Exeter | 257 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 49 Sidwell Street, Exeter | 295 yd | |
| Pious Sushi & Bubble Tea | 3 Roman Gate, 252 High Street | 304 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Unit 2, The Depot | 187 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 12 Sidwell Street, Exeter | 215 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Iceland Store, Iceland Foods Ltd | 217 yd | |
| European Shop | 124-125 Sidwell Street, Exeter | 388 yd | |
| Tesco (6061) | 74 Sidwell Street, Exeter | 534 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sweat & Stretch Fitness Centre (Closed) Devon House Devon House Paris Street | health and fitness suite | 198 yd |
| Pyramids Swimming & Leisure Centre HEAVITREE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 198 yd |
| The Maynard School DENMARK ROAD | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 355 yd |
| Body 2000 Gym (Closed) 9a 9a Verney Street | health and fitness suite | 388 yd |
| Newtown Primary School (Closed) Clifton Road | grass pitches | 498 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Exeter) SOUTHERNHAY GARDENS | health and fitness suite | 508 yd |
| St Luke'S Sports Centre HEAVITREE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 599 yd |
| Clifton Hill Sports Centre (Closed) CLIFTON HILL | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 618 yd |
| Exeter City Fc (St James Park) ST. JAMES PARK ST. JAMES PARK STADIUM WAY | grass pitches | 663 yd |
| Spa Naturel (Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel) SOUTHERNHAY EAST | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 672 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 | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| 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.