Ladysmith Road is in Exeter and in Exeter district. EX1 2PU 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 Ladysmith Road, Exeter, EX1 2PU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX1 2PX, EX1 2HT, EX1 2PT, EX1 2PS, EX1 2PZ, EX1 2DP, EX1 2QA, EX1 2PR, EX1 2DX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding EX1 2PU has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 50.8% | 48.7% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 49.2% | 51.3% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 2PU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 72.2% 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 | 71.5% | 72.2% | 0.7% | 37.9% | 34.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.9% | 22.1% | -0.8% | 44.2% | -22.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -6.6% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 (92.2%) 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 | 62.5% | 65.7% | 3.2% | 48.4% | 17.3% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 26.5% | -4.9% | 33.6% | -7.1% |
| Fair health | 5% | 6.9% | 1.9% | 12.7% | -5.8% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 2PU this area, 2.5% 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% | 2.5% | -3.5% | 18.2% | -15.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.6% | 3.4% | -2.2% | 9.6% | -6.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5% | 2.8% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -10.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 38.9% | 50% | 11.1% | 16.9% | 33.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.1% | 37.6% | -2.5% | 33.8% | 3.8% |
| Other | 2.8% | 1.4% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.9% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 2.8% | 1% | -1.8% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 90.3% | 89.9% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 8.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
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 | 84.4% | 84.4% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 1.2% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 6.6% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.3% | 4.6% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.2% | 84.6% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 1.4% |
| 10+ Years | 5.6% | 6.6% | 1.0% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 1.7% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 5.1% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 2% | -3.0% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.1% | 76.7% | 9.4% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 3.9% | 13.5% | -9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 62.5% | 37.2% | 25.3% |
| Christian | 25% | 46.2% | -21.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ladysmith Road was 9.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.1% lower than the Heavitree average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ladysmith Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Heavitree and the 17th lowest crime rate of 398 local areas in Exeter .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 Ladysmith Road, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £367,000 | 2025-08-26 | £366,627 |
| 25 Ladysmith Road, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £387,000 | 2025-07-25 | £394,211 |
| 41 Ladysmith Road, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £328,000 | 2025-06-27 | £335,501 |
| 46 Ladysmith Road, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2025-01-31 | £450,568 |
| 43 Ladysmith Road, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £261,000 | 2024-10-29 | £265,040 |
EX1 2PU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 2PU 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) | 144 |
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Education | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Other | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Nursery Magnolia Avenue , EX2 6DJ | 3out of 4 | 2,046 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Exe Nursery School Cowick Street , EX4 1HL | 4out of 4 | 3,237 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 | 108 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School Ladysmith Road , EX1 2PS | 4out of 4 | 190 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy South Lawn Terrace , Heavitree EX1 2SN | 4out of 4 | 759 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Primary School Clifton Road , EX1 2BP | 2out of 4 | 768 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery School Stoke Hill , EX4 7DB | 4out of 4 | 964 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,644 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England School Harts Lane , EX1 3RD | - not rated | 2,361 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 | 2,401 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Isca Earl Richards Road South , EX2 6AP | 3out of 4 | 2,554 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Exe School Hatherleigh Road , EX2 9JU | 3out of 4 | 3,473 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 | 1,552 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter College Hele Road , EX4 4JS | - not rated | 2,179 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 | 3,190 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 | 1,113 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Exeter School Victoria Park Road , EX2 4NS | - not rated | 1,127 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Vranch House School Pinhoe Road , EX4 8AD | - not rated | 1,291 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Magdalen Court School Victoria Park Road , EX2 4NU | - not rated | 1,386 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Devon Hospitals' Short Stay School Schoolrooms, Bramble Unit , RD&E Hospital EX2 5DW | 3out of 4 | 1,488 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 | 400 yd | |
| Polsloe & Priory Conservative Club | Elmside House, Elmside | 574 yd | |
| Savour Cafe | Royal Devon And Exeter Hospital (Heavitree), Gladstone Road | 605 yd | |
| The Gurkha Kitchen | 164 Heavitree Road, Exeter | 754 yd | |
| Refresh Cafe | 29 Fore Street, Heavitree | 762 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Clifton Hill Club | 26B Clifton Hill, Exeter | 514 yd | |
| Henrys Bar | Mount Pleasant Road, Exeter | 526 yd | |
| Polsloe Priory Con. Club | Elmside House, Elmside | 667 yd | |
| The Bowling Green | 29-30 Blackboy Road, Exeter | 688 yd | |
| Queens Head Hotel | 270 Pinhoe Road, Exeter | 693 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ming Wah | 177 Pinhoe Road, Exeter | 575 yd | |
| The Four Seasons | 276 Pinhoe Road, Exeter | 693 yd | |
| Monsieur Tacos Kebab | 278 - 280 Pinhoe Road, Exeter | 729 yd | |
| Fish & Chips at Polsloe Bridge | 191 Pinhoe Road, Exeter | 749 yd | |
| The Bengal | 48 Fore Street, Heavitree | 863 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 66 Polsloe Road, Exeter | 541 yd | |
| Waitrose | 2 Gladstone Road, Exeter | 723 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons Supermarket, Prince Charles Road | 812 yd | |
| Co-op Food | 31 Old Tiverton Road, Exeter | 857 yd | |
| Co-op | 63 Fore Street, Heavitree | 870 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ladysmith Junior School PRETORIA ROAD | grass pitches | 63 yd |
| Exeter And District Ski Club Ltd Clifton Hill | ski slopes | 503 yd |
| Clifton Hill Driving Range GOLF DRIVING RANGE GOLF DRIVING RANGE CLIFTON HILL | golf | 512 yd |
| Bramdean School 47-51 47-51 HOMEFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 577 yd |
| Clifton Hill Sports Centre (Closed) CLIFTON HILL | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 594 yd |
| St Michael’S Church Of England Primary Academy SOUTH LAWN TERRACE | grass pitches | 692 yd |
| Newtown Primary School (Closed) Clifton Road | grass pitches | 802 yd |
| St Luke'S Sports Centre HEAVITREE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 825 yd |
| Exeter City Fc (St James Park) ST. JAMES PARK ST. JAMES PARK STADIUM WAY | grass pitches | 935 yd |
| Body 2000 Gym (Closed) 9a 9a Verney Street | health and fitness suite | 983 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 | 113.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.