Bicton Place is in Exeter and in Exeter district. EX1 2PF 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 Bicton Place, Exeter, EX1 2PF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX1 2PG, EX1 2QX, EX1 2NZ, EX1 2PA, EX1 2PB, EX1 2QQ, EX1 2PD, EX1 2NY, EX1 2QY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EX1 2PF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 54.2% | 3.9% | 51.0% | 3.2% |
| Male | 49.7% | 45.8% | -3.9% | 49.0% | -3.2% |
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 2PF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.3% 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 | 66.8% | 60.3% | -6.5% | 37.9% | 22.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.3% | 22% | -1.3% | 44.2% | -22.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 3.8% | 2.9% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -6.2% |
| Widowed | 3% | 10.5% | 7.5% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 58.1% | 53.6% | -4.5% | 48.4% | 5.2% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 27.2% | -3.5% | 33.6% | -6.4% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 8.4% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 10.1% | 8.6% | 4.0% | 6.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.6% | 15.2% | 5.6% | 18.2% | -3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6% | 5.1% | -0.9% | 9.6% | -4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 5.1% | -7.0% | 13.4% | -8.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 39.7% | 43.6% | 3.9% | 16.9% | 26.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.8% | 27.3% | 0.5% | 33.8% | -6.5% |
| Other | 3.6% | 1.3% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 5.3% | 1.2% | -4.1% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 3% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 84.3% | 84.1% | -0.2% | 81.4% | 2.7% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 80.3% 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 | 84.8% | 80.3% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -2.9% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 6.7% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.1% | 7.5% | -0.6% | 5.6% | 1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.5% | 80.5% | -4.0% | 83.2% | -2.7% |
| 10+ Years | 4.8% | 8.7% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 1.2% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 5.8% | 0.5% | 1.9% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.2% | 76.7% | -5.5% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.8% | 13.5% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.6% | 37.2% | 7.4% |
| Christian | 34% | 46.2% | -12.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 5.1% | 6.5% | -1.4% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 14.9% | 6.0% | 8.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bicton Place was 51.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.9% lower than the Heavitree average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bicton Place has the 26th lowest crime rate of 76 local areas in Heavitree and the 173rd lowest crime rate of 396 local areas in Exeter .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 388.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Bicton Place, Exeter, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2014-09-03 | £616,682 |
| 2 Bicton Place, Exeter, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £930,000 | 2012-08-10 | £1,468,834 |
| 1 Bicton Place, Exeter, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2000-10-20 | £680,000 |
| 9 Bicton Place, Exeter, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £85,000 | 1995-08-25 | £510,000 |
EX1 2PF 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 2PF 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) | 133 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,469 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 | 3,028 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy South Lawn Terrace , Heavitree EX1 2SN | - not rated | 388 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England VA Primary School South Lawn Terrace , Heavitree EX1 2SN | - not rated | 388 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School Ladysmith Road , EX1 2PS | - not rated | 429 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School Ladysmith Road , EX1 2PS | 2out of 4 | 429 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladysmith Junior School Pretoria Road , EX1 2PT | - not rated | 500 yd | Community 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 | 1,277 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradley Rowe Middle School Burnthouse Lane , EX2 6AY | - not rated | 1,574 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerway Middle School Summerway , EX4 8DF | - not rated | 2,047 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Stocker Middle School Buddle Lane , EX4 1JT | - not rated | 3,231 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exwick Middle School Exwick Hill , Exwick EX4 2BG | - not rated | 3,560 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 | 1,956 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Isca College of Media Arts Earl Richards Road South , EX2 6AP | - not rated | 1,956 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James School Summer Lane , EX4 8NN | 3out of 4 | 2,080 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James School Summer Lane , EX4 8NN | - not rated | 2,080 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Aided School Quarry Lane , Heavitree EX2 5AP | - not rated | 2,091 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,591 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter and North Devon Colleges Group Hele Road , EX4 4JS | - not rated | 2,313 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 | 3,599 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Steiner Academy Exeter Cowley Bridge Road , Thomas Hall EX4 5AD | - not rated | 3,599 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Matford Brook Academy March Close , Matford EX2 0BZ | - not rated | 4,531 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bramdean School Richmond Lodge , Homefield Road EX1 2QR | - not rated | 106 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's School 147 Magdalen Road , EX2 4TS | - not rated | 348 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter School Victoria Park Road , EX2 4NS | - not rated | 562 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hylton Pre-Preparatory School 13a Lyndhurst Road , EX2 4PA | - not rated | 713 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter Tutorial College 44-46 Magdalen Road , EX2 4TE | - not rated | 732 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Cafe | 29 Fore Street, Heavitree | 250 yd | |
| The Gurkha Kitchen | 164 Heavitree Road, Exeter | 318 yd | |
| Curry King | 49 Fore Street, Heavitree | 353 yd | |
| Savour Cafe | Royal Devon And Exeter Hospital (Heavitree), Gladstone Road | 375 yd | |
| Chicks | 55-57 Fore Street, Heavitree | 421 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pig & Pickle | 38A Fore Street, Heavitree | 386 yd | |
| The Horse and Groom | The Horse And Groom, 50-52 Fore Street | 422 yd | |
| Conservative Club | 7 Church Street, Exeter | 442 yd | |
| The Heavy Tree | 77 Fore Street, Heavitree | 496 yd | |
| Ship & Pelican | 54 Fore Street, Heavitree | 497 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bengal | 48 Fore Street, Heavitree | 386 yd | |
| Eddys Fast Food | 46 Fore Street, Heavitree | 386 yd | |
| New Orient | 40 Fore Street, Heavitree | 386 yd | |
| New Jumbo | New Jumbo Take Away, 34 Wonford Street | 912 yd | |
| Ming Wah | 177 Pinhoe Road, Exeter | 1,003 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 66 Polsloe Road, Exeter | 186 yd | |
| Co-op | 63 Fore Street, Heavitree | 442 yd | |
| Waitrose | 2 Gladstone Road, Exeter | 566 yd | |
| Tesco Express (2620) | 85 Fore Street, Heavitree | 568 yd | |
| Co-op | Unit 2, The Depot | 1,079 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bramdean School 47-51 47-51 HOMEFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 106 yd |
| St Michael’S Church Of England Primary Academy SOUTH LAWN TERRACE | grass pitches | 378 yd |
| Exeter And District Ski Club Ltd Clifton Hill | ski slopes | 441 yd |
| Ladysmith Junior School PRETORIA ROAD | grass pitches | 495 yd |
| St Luke'S Sports Centre HEAVITREE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 563 yd |
| Exeter School VICTORIA PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 567 yd |
| Newtown Primary School (Closed) Clifton Road | grass pitches | 637 yd |
| Clifton Hill Driving Range GOLF DRIVING RANGE GOLF DRIVING RANGE CLIFTON HILL | golf | 647 yd |
| Clifton Hill Sports Centre (Closed) CLIFTON HILL | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 656 yd |
| Victoria Park Tennis Club LYNDHURST ROAD | tennis courts | 681 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 | 69.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 76.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.