Hamlin Gardens is in Exeter and in Exeter district. EX1 3AD 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 Gardens, Exeter, EX1 3AD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX1 3AE, EX1 3AB, EX1 3AZ, EX1 3BD, EX1 3BE, EX1 2SE, EX1 3DU, EX1 2SF, EX1 3AF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EX1 3AD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 51.4% | -0.3% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 48.3% | 48.6% | 0.3% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 3AD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.3% 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 | 40.3% | 44.3% | 4.0% | 37.9% | 6.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.7% | 36.6% | 3.9% | 44.2% | -7.6% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 17.3% | 12.9% | -4.4% | 9.1% | 3.8% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 4.6% | -3.6% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43% | 46.2% | 3.2% | 48.4% | -2.2% |
| Good health | 29.3% | 24.5% | -4.8% | 33.6% | -9.1% |
| Fair health | 18.6% | 18.6% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 5.9% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 7.5% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 3.2% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.7% | 21.5% | -13.2% | 18.2% | 3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 12.8% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 13.8% | -3.0% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 5.1% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 15.9% | 7.2% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.8% | 30.8% | 15.0% | 33.8% | -3.0% |
| Other | 4.6% | 0% | -4.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 96.3% | 89.7% | -6.6% | 81.4% | 8.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 87.7% 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 | 94.2% | 87.7% | -6.5% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 5.2% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Africa | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.8% | 88.4% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 4.8% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 3.2% | -0.1% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.9% | 76.7% | -5.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 20.1% | 13.5% | 6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.4% | 37.2% | 12.2% |
| Christian | 39.9% | 46.2% | -6.3% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 9.1% | 6.0% | 3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hamlin Gardens was 31.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.0% lower than the Heavitree average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hamlin Gardens has the 16th lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Heavitree and the 105th lowest crime rate of 398 local areas in Exeter .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 Hamlin Gardens, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £297,000 | 2023-10-13 | £303,477 |
| 38 Hamlin Gardens, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £287,000 | 2022-11-14 | £284,399 |
| 72 Hamlin Gardens, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2022-08-23 | £274,164 |
| 64 Hamlin Gardens, Exeter, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2021-11-12 | £288,328 |
| 52 Hamlin Gardens, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £243,700 | 2020-11-18 | £287,187 |
EX1 3AD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Nursery Magnolia Avenue , EX2 6DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,803 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Exe Nursery School Cowick Street , EX4 1HL | 4out of 4 | 3,755 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 | 4out of 4 | 531 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School Ladysmith Road , EX1 2PS | 4out of 4 | 568 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladysmith Junior School Pretoria Road , EX1 2PT | 3out of 4 | 606 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whipton Barton Infants and Nursery School Whipton Barton Infant and Nursery School , Hiil Lane EX1 3JP | 3out of 4 | 762 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whipton Barton Junior School Whipton Barton Junior School , Hill Lane EX1 3JP | 2out of 4 | 802 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,386 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England School Harts Lane , EX1 3RD | - not rated | 1,750 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 | 1,801 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Isca Earl Richards Road South , EX2 6AP | 3out of 4 | 2,527 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Exe School Hatherleigh Road , EX2 9JU | 3out of 4 | 3,856 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 | 2,172 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter College Hele Road , EX4 4JS | - not rated | 2,830 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 | 3,808 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 749 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter School Victoria Park Road , EX2 4NS | - not rated | 1,282 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Devon Hospitals' Short Stay School Schoolrooms, Bramble Unit , RD&E Hospital EX2 5DW | 3out of 4 | 1,406 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Maynard School Denmark Road , EX1 1SJ | - not rated | 1,613 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Magdalen Court School Victoria Park Road , EX2 4NU | - not rated | 1,642 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke Hill AFC Cafe | Hamlin Lane Changing Rooms, Georges Close | 449 yd | |
| Refuel Coffee & Sandwich Bar | 284 Pinhoe Road, Exeter | 556 yd | |
| South West Norse Ltd (Ellen Tinkham - Wayside College) | South West Norse Ltd, Bodley House | 560 yd | |
| Whipton Community Hall | Pinhoe Road, Exeter | 725 yd | |
| The Daisy Cafe | 98 Fore Street, Heavitree | 764 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Head Hotel | 270 Pinhoe Road, Exeter | 551 yd | |
| Whipton And Pinhoe Labour Club | Vaughan Road, Exeter | 709 yd | |
| Royal Oak | The Royal Oak, 79 - 81 Fore Street | 762 yd | |
| The Heavy Tree | 77 Fore Street, Heavitree | 766 yd | |
| Heavitree Social Club Ltd | Wingfield Park, 2 East Wonford Hill | 789 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ming Wah | 177 Pinhoe Road, Exeter | 499 yd | |
| Fish & Chips at Polsloe Bridge | 191 Pinhoe Road, Exeter | 501 yd | |
| The Four Seasons | 276 Pinhoe Road, Exeter | 551 yd | |
| Monsieur Tacos Kebab | 278 - 280 Pinhoe Road, Exeter | 572 yd | |
| The Bengal | 48 Fore Street, Heavitree | 844 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express (2620) | 85 Fore Street, Heavitree | 719 yd | |
| Co-op | 63 Fore Street, Heavitree | 768 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons Supermarket, Prince Charles Road | 797 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 66 Polsloe Road, Exeter | 940 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hamlin Lane Playing Fields Hamlin Lane | grass pitches | 385 yd |
| St Michael’S Church Of England Primary Academy SOUTH LAWN TERRACE | grass pitches | 570 yd |
| Heavitree Pleasure Ground Whipton Lane | tennis courts | 584 yd |
| Ladysmith Junior School PRETORIA ROAD | grass pitches | 704 yd |
| Bramdean School 47-51 47-51 HOMEFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 737 yd |
| Whipton Barton Junior School HILL LANE | grass pitches | 755 yd |
| Whipton Barton Middle School (Closed) Hill Lane | grass pitches | 756 yd |
| Heavitree Social Club EAST WONFORD HILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 825 yd |
| Bettysmead Playing Fields Bettysmead | grass pitches | 907 yd |
| Exeter And District Ski Club Ltd Clifton Hill | ski slopes | 1,068 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 | 107.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.