Hamlin Lane is in Exeter and in Exeter district. EX1 2SB 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 Hamlin Lane, Exeter, EX1 2SB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX1 2UB, EX1 2SD, EX1 2SA, EX1 2UA, EX4 8AB, EX4 7HZ, EX4 7JQ, EX4 8AA, EX4 8QP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EX1 2SB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% 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% | 53.6% | 3.3% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 49.7% | 46.4% | -3.3% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40.3% | 40.1% | -0.2% | 37.9% | 2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.5% | 38% | 4.5% | 44.2% | -6.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 13.3% | 13.1% | -0.2% | 9.1% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 10.7% | 6.3% | -4.4% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 45.7% | 44.8% | -0.9% | 48.4% | -3.6% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 35.9% | 3.4% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 11.7% | -2.9% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 5.3% | -1.3% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 | 34.8% | 19.6% | -15.2% | 18.2% | 1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 10.2% | -1.8% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 15.7% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 6% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 19.1% | 7.1% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.5% | 28.9% | 10.4% | 33.8% | -4.9% |
| Other | 3.9% | 0.4% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.6% | 6.4% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 5.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.4% | 89.7% | -5.7% | 81.4% | 8.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 88.5% 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 | 94% | 88.5% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| European Union | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 1.1% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 5.8% | 4.1% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93% | 87.9% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 5% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 2.5% | -1.1% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.8% | 76.7% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 3.6% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| No passport held | 14.7% | 13.5% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42% | 37.2% | 4.8% |
| Christian | 40.2% | 46.2% | -6.0% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 6.4% | 6.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hamlin Lane was 24.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.5% lower than the Heavitree average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hamlin Lane has the 13th lowest crime rate of 76 local areas in Heavitree and the 77th lowest crime rate of 396 local areas in Exeter .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -82.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 Hamlin Lane, Exeter, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2025-03-28 | £470,627 |
| 35 Hamlin Lane, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £319,000 | 2025-01-03 | £322,045 |
| 23 Hamlin Lane, Exeter, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2024-07-10 | £350,885 |
| 23 Hamlin Lane, Exeter, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £357,500 | 2022-06-01 | £362,439 |
| 34 Hamlin Lane, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2022-02-02 | £324,787 |
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 2,073 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 | 3,909 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whipton Barton Infants and Nursery School Whipton Barton Infant and Nursery School , Hiil Lane EX1 3JP | 3out of 4 | 642 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School Ladysmith Road , EX1 2PS | - not rated | 684 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School Ladysmith Road , EX1 2PS | 2out of 4 | 684 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladysmith Junior School Pretoria Road , EX1 2PT | - not rated | 690 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladysmith Junior School Pretoria Road , EX1 2PT | 2out of 4 | 690 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summerway Middle School Summerway , EX4 8DF | - not rated | 1,094 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter Central CofE Middle School St Leonard's Road , EX2 4NQ | - not rated | 2,247 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradley Rowe Middle School Burnthouse Lane , EX2 6AY | - not rated | 2,317 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Stocker Middle School Buddle Lane , EX4 1JT | - not rated | 4,090 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exwick Middle School Exwick Hill , Exwick EX4 2BG | - not rated | 4,096 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,121 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James School Summer Lane , EX4 8NN | - not rated | 1,121 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England School Harts Lane , EX1 3RD | 3out of 4 | 1,661 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England School Harts Lane , EX1 3RD | - not rated | 1,661 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Aided School Quarry Lane , Heavitree EX2 5AP | - not rated | 1,956 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 | 2,254 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter and North Devon Colleges Group Hele Road , EX4 4JS | - not rated | 2,870 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 | 3,716 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Steiner Academy Exeter Cowley Bridge Road , Thomas Hall EX4 5AD | - not rated | 3,716 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Matford Brook Academy March Close , Matford EX2 0BZ | - not rated | 5,444 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vranch House School Pinhoe Road , EX4 8AD | - not rated | 589 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramdean School Richmond Lodge , Homefield Road EX1 2QR | - not rated | 953 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel School Exeter 37 Blackboy Road , EX4 6SZ | - not rated | 1,183 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's School 147 Magdalen Road , EX2 4TS | - not rated | 1,320 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Avenue Learning Centre Ringswell Avenue , EX1 3EG | - not rated | 1,450 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Refuel Coffee & Sandwich Bar | 284 Pinhoe Road, Exeter | 222 yd | |
| Priory Community Cafe | St Katharines Priory, St Katherines Road | 508 yd | |
| Whipton Community Hall | Pinhoe Road, Exeter | 589 yd | |
| Stoke Hill AFC Cafe | Hamlin Lane Changing Rooms, Georges Close | 627 yd | |
| South West Norse Ltd (Ellen Tinkham - Wayside College) | South West Norse Ltd, Bodley House | 691 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Head Hotel | 270 Pinhoe Road, Exeter | 208 yd | |
| The Village Inn | 56-58 Whipton Village Road, Exeter | 677 yd | |
| Whipton Institute | 20 Whipton Village Road, Exeter | 677 yd | |
| Star Inn | 68 Whipton Village Road, Exeter | 677 yd | |
| Whipton And Pinhoe Labour Club | Vaughan Road, Exeter | 750 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fish & Chips at Polsloe Bridge | 191 Pinhoe Road, Exeter | 169 yd | |
| Ming Wah | 177 Pinhoe Road, Exeter | 182 yd | |
| The Four Seasons | 276 Pinhoe Road, Exeter | 208 yd | |
| Monsieur Tacos Kebab | 278 - 280 Pinhoe Road, Exeter | 229 yd | |
| Friar Tuck | 25 Whipton Village Road, Exeter | 743 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Morrisons Supermarket, Prince Charles Road | 455 yd | |
| Tesco Express (2620) | 85 Fore Street, Heavitree | 1,042 yd | |
| Co-op | 63 Fore Street, Heavitree | 1,068 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 66 Polsloe Road, Exeter | 1,079 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hamlin Lane Playing Fields Hamlin Lane | grass pitches | 572 yd |
| Bettysmead Playing Fields Bettysmead | grass pitches | 588 yd |
| Ladysmith Junior School PRETORIA ROAD | grass pitches | 695 yd |
| Whipton Barton Junior School HILL LANE | grass pitches | 700 yd |
| Whipton Barton Middle School (Closed) Hill Lane | grass pitches | 701 yd |
| Atkinson Secure Children'S Home THE ATKINSON UNIT THE ATKINSON UNIT BEACON LANE | artificial grass pitch | 798 yd |
| St Michael’S Church Of England Primary Academy SOUTH LAWN TERRACE | grass pitches | 858 yd |
| Heavitree Pleasure Ground Whipton Lane | tennis courts | 926 yd |
| Bramdean School 47-51 47-51 HOMEFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 952 yd |
| Willowbrook School SUMMER LANE | grass pitches | 978 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 222.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.