Sweetbrier Lane, Exeter, EX1 3AP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EX1 3AP, 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	52.5%	53.6%	1.1%	51.0%	2.6%
Male	47.5%	46.4%	-1.1%	49.0%	-2.6%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of EX1 3AP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	24.6%	20.7%	-3.9%	37.9%	-17.2%
Married: Opposite sex	60.4%	65.9%	5.5%	44.2%	21.7%
Separated	1.1%	1.1%	0.0%	2.2%	-1.1%
Divorced	5%	5.4%	0.4%	9.1%	-3.7%
Widowed	8.9%	6.9%	-2.0%	6.1%	0.8%

Health

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 (85.1%) 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	56%	57.1%	1.1%	48.4%	8.7%
Good health	30.5%	28%	-2.5%	33.6%	-5.6%
Fair health	11.1%	13.1%	2.0%	12.7%	0.4%
Bad health	2.1%	1.8%	-0.3%	4.0%	-2.2%
Very bad health	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.2%	-1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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.

This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 52.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	13.6%	11.5%	-2.1%	18.2%	-6.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.1%	4.6%	-6.5%	9.6%	-5.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.5%	10%	-7.5%	13.4%	-3.4%
Apprenticeship	6.1%	5.7%	-0.4%	5.3%	0.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.2%	13.4%	5.2%	16.9%	-3.5%
Degree or Similar	40.7%	52.9%	12.2%	33.8%	19.1%
Other	2.9%	1.9%	-1.0%	2.8%	-0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.8% 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%	0.9%	0.9%	0.7%	0.2%
Indian	1.2%	1.2%	0.0%	3.1%	-1.9%
Other Asian	0.6%	1.2%	0.6%	1.6%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Asian	0.6%	2.4%	1.8%	0.8%	1.6%
Mixed White and African	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	2.1%	2.1%	0.9%	1.2%
Mixed Other	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
White	97.1%	89.8%	-7.3%	81.4%	8.4%
Other	0%	1.5%	1.5%	1.6%	-0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	94.1%	92.7%	-1.4%	83.2%	9.5%
European Union	2.1%	2.7%	0.6%	6.1%	-3.4%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	1.8%	3.3%	1.5%	5.6%	-2.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	1.3%	-0.7%
Oceania	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.5%	93.3%	-0.2%	83.2%	10.1%
10+ Years	1.2%	6.1%	4.9%	9.8%	-3.7%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	4.1%	0.6%	-3.5%	1.9%	-1.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	92.1%	76.7%	15.4%
Italy	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
Eastern Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Central Asia	0.3%	0.0%	0.3%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	6.1%	13.5%	-7.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	44.4%	37.2%	7.2%
Christian	44.1%	46.2%	-2.1%
Jewish	1.5%	0.5%	1.0%
Muslim	0.9%	6.5%	-5.6%
Other religion	2.1%	0.6%	1.5%
Not answered	6.9%	6.0%	0.9%

Safety

Is Sweetbrier Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sweetbrier Lane was 10.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.4% lower than the Heavitree average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.

Sweetbrier Lane has the 4th lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Heavitree and the 19th lowest crime rate of 398 local areas in Exeter .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£43,800

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in EX1 3AP, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Sweetbrier Lane are based on 184 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Exeter.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Sweetbrier Lane, Exeter, EX1 3AP

Estimated Average Property Prices for EX1 3AP

Average Price
£473,214

Semi-Detached
£476,374

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£466,262

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Sweetbrier Lane

Average Price
£441,353

Semi-Detached
£441,995

Terraced
£321,566

Detached
£497,529

Flats/Maisonettes
£120,119

Other
£224,292

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Sweetbrier LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
109 Sweetbrier Lane, Exeter, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£415,000	2018-11-05	£526,303
117 Sweetbrier Lane, Exeter, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£395,000	2018-03-23	£512,725
127 Sweetbrier Lane, Exeter, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£265,000	2012-12-13	£442,261
103 Sweetbrier Lane, Exeter, Devon Detached, an established residential building	£282,500	2012-09-21	£458,299
131 Sweetbrier Lane, Exeter, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£290,000	2011-04-14	£499,081

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for EX1 3AP

Employment

EX1 3AP 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 retired residents living in EX1 3AP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	92
Retired	81
Part-Time Employee	46
Self-Employed	23
Student (economically inactive)	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Looking after home or family	3
Unemployed	2
Other	1
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	31
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	21
Education	20
Construction	18
Professional, scientific and technical activities	17
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	13
Administrative and support service activities	11
Other	11
Real estate activities	8
Information and communication	7
Transport and storage	6
Manufacturing	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Financial and insurance activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Chestnut Nursery Magnolia Avenue , EX2 6DJ	3out of 4	1,443 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
West Exe Nursery School Cowick Street , EX4 1HL	4out of 4	4,079 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	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	706 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Whipton Barton Junior School Whipton Barton Junior School , Hill Lane EX1 3JP	2out of 4	786 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Whipton Barton Infants and Nursery School Whipton Barton Infant and Nursery School , Hiil Lane EX1 3JP	3out of 4	804 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Nicholas Catholic Primary School Ringswell Avenue , EX1 3EG	3out of 4	823 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Woodwater Academy Woodwater Lane , EX2 5AW	3out of 4	1,103 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Peter's Church of England Aided School Quarry Lane , Heavitree EX2 5AP	3out of 4	1,138 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Luke's Church of England School Harts Lane , EX1 3RD	- not rated	1,483 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St James School Summer Lane , EX4 8NN	3out of 4	1,721 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Isca Earl Richards Road South , EX2 6AP	3out of 4	2,327 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
West Exe School Hatherleigh Road , EX2 9JU	3out of 4	4,020 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Exeter Mathematics School Rougemont House , EX4 3PU	- not rated	2,670 yd	Free schools 16 to 19	No	Mixed	More About School
Exeter College Hele Road , EX4 4JS	- not rated	3,373 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Avanti Hall School Cowley Bridge Road , EX4 5AD	- not rated	4,460 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Vranch House School Pinhoe Road , EX4 8AD	- not rated	885 yd	Other independent special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Devon Hospitals' Short Stay School Schoolrooms, Bramble Unit , RD&E Hospital EX2 5DW	3out of 4	1,289 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Belong School Devon Wonford Community and Learning Centre , Burnthouse Lane EX2 6NF	- not rated	1,403 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Exeter School Victoria Park Road , EX2 4NS	- not rated	1,427 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Magdalen Court School Victoria Park Road , EX2 4NU	- not rated	1,812 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Stoke Hill AFC Cafe	Hamlin Lane Changing Rooms, Georges Close	397 yd
South West Norse Ltd (Ellen Tinkham - Wayside College)	South West Norse Ltd, Bodley House	456 yd
The Daisy Cafe	98 Fore Street, Heavitree	727 yd
Tamarind Bay	88 Fore Street, Heavitree	863 yd
Chicks	55-57 Fore Street, Heavitree	906 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Heavitree Social Club Ltd	Wingfield Park, 2 East Wonford Hill	436 yd
Whipton And Pinhoe Labour Club	Vaughan Road, Exeter	649 yd
Royal Oak	The Royal Oak, 79 - 81 Fore Street	822 yd
The Heavy Tree	77 Fore Street, Heavitree	835 yd
Ship & Pelican	54 Fore Street, Heavitree	863 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tommy's Fish Bar & Chinese Takeaway	76 Birchy Barton Hill, Exeter	576 yd
New Jumbo	New Jumbo Take Away, 34 Wonford Street	937 yd
The Bengal	48 Fore Street, Heavitree	990 yd
Eddys Fast Food	46 Fore Street, Heavitree	990 yd
New Orient	40 Fore Street, Heavitree	990 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco Express (2620)	85 Fore Street, Heavitree		738 yd
Co-op	63 Fore Street, Heavitree		878 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Heavitree Pleasure Ground Whipton Lane	tennis courts	363 yd
Hamlin Lane Playing Fields Hamlin Lane	grass pitches	420 yd
Heavitree Social Club EAST WONFORD HILL	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	488 yd
St Lukes Church Of England High School (Closed) Ringswell Avenue	grass pitches	700 yd
St Michael’S Church Of England Primary Academy SOUTH LAWN TERRACE	grass pitches	811 yd
Whipton Barton Junior School HILL LANE	grass pitches	836 yd
Whipton Barton Middle School (Closed) Hill Lane	grass pitches	836 yd
Woodwater Academy WOODWATER LANE	grass pitches	938 yd
Bramdean School 47-51 47-51 HOMEFIELD ROAD	grass pitches	1,085 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	121.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	550 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	550 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	13.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	75 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of EX1 3AP