Lonsdale Road is in Exeter and in Exeter district. EX1 3DP 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 Lonsdale Road, Exeter, EX1 3DP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX1 3DF, EX1 3BY, EX1 3DB, EX1 3DW, EX1 3BU, EX1 3DR, EX1 3DE, EX1 3TF, EX1 3BZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EX1 3DP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 50.5% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 47.9% | 49.5% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 | 26.7% | 33.7% | 7.0% | 37.9% | -4.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.5% | 48.6% | -6.9% | 44.2% | 4.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 8.2% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 7.4% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 (87.9%) 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 | 49% | 53.8% | 4.8% | 48.4% | 5.4% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 34.1% | 2.3% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 9.3% | -7.1% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 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.
In the area around EX1 3DP this area, 9.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 47.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.6% | 9.9% | -8.7% | 18.2% | -8.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.5% | 8.7% | 0.2% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 10.3% | -5.0% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 4.1% | -1.4% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 16.9% | 5.5% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.4% | 47.1% | 10.7% | 33.8% | 13.3% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2.9% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 95.5% | 94.1% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 12.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 87.8% 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 | 93.5% | 87.8% | -5.7% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 5.9% | 3.8% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.8% | 87.2% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 7.6% | 5.9% | 9.8% | -2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 1.4% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.1% | 76.7% | 5.4% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 8.3% | 13.5% | -5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45% | 37.2% | 7.8% |
| Christian | 48.4% | 46.2% | 2.2% |
| Buddhist | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lonsdale Road was 45.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.3% lower than the Heavitree average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lonsdale Road has the 25th lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Heavitree and the 153rd lowest crime rate of 398 local areas in Exeter .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Lonsdale Road, Exeter, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2025-07-25 | £317,024 |
| 28 Lonsdale Road, Exeter, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £392,500 | 2022-08-09 | £397,707 |
| 51 Lonsdale Road, Exeter, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2019-05-24 | £370,253 |
| 24 Lonsdale Road, Exeter, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £282,500 | 2017-08-18 | £375,532 |
| 55 Lonsdale Road, Exeter, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2016-06-23 | £365,801 |
EX1 3DP 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 36 |
| Education | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Nursery Magnolia Avenue , EX2 6DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,182 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Exe Nursery School Cowick Street , EX4 1HL | 4out of 4 | 3,980 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 | 699 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodwater Academy Woodwater Lane , EX2 5AW | 3out of 4 | 887 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas Catholic Primary School Ringswell Avenue , EX1 3EG | 3out of 4 | 893 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whipton Barton Junior School Whipton Barton Junior School , Hill Lane EX1 3JP | 2out of 4 | 1,050 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 | 1,070 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 1,028 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England School Harts Lane , EX1 3RD | - not rated | 1,680 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James School Summer Lane , EX4 8NN | 3out of 4 | 1,986 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Isca Earl Richards Road South , EX2 6AP | 3out of 4 | 2,084 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Exe School Hatherleigh Road , EX2 9JU | 3out of 4 | 3,862 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 | 2,669 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter College Hele Road , EX4 4JS | - not rated | 3,391 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 | 4,573 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devon Hospitals' Short Stay School Schoolrooms, Bramble Unit , RD&E Hospital EX2 5DW | 3out of 4 | 1,089 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belong School Devon Wonford Community and Learning Centre , Burnthouse Lane EX2 6NF | - not rated | 1,137 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Vranch House School Pinhoe Road , EX4 8AD | - not rated | 1,151 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter School Victoria Park Road , EX2 4NS | - not rated | 1,311 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Magdalen Court School Victoria Park Road , EX2 4NU | - not rated | 1,688 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Daisy Cafe | 98 Fore Street, Heavitree | 622 yd | |
| Stoke Hill AFC Cafe | Hamlin Lane Changing Rooms, Georges Close | 658 yd | |
| South West Norse Ltd (Ellen Tinkham - Wayside College) | South West Norse Ltd, Bodley House | 722 yd | |
| Tamarind Bay | 88 Fore Street, Heavitree | 774 yd | |
| Chicks | 55-57 Fore Street, Heavitree | 833 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavitree Social Club Ltd | Wingfield Park, 2 East Wonford Hill | 262 yd | |
| Royal Oak | The Royal Oak, 79 - 81 Fore Street | 738 yd | |
| The Heavy Tree | 77 Fore Street, Heavitree | 753 yd | |
| Ship & Pelican | 54 Fore Street, Heavitree | 774 yd | |
| Heavitree And Wonford United Services Club | 104 Wonford Street, Exeter | 834 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy's Fish Bar & Chinese Takeaway | 76 Birchy Barton Hill, Exeter | 724 yd | |
| New Jumbo | New Jumbo Take Away, 34 Wonford Street | 732 yd | |
| Choy's Takeaway | 97 Wonford Street, Exeter | 860 yd | |
| The Bengal | 48 Fore Street, Heavitree | 914 yd | |
| Eddys Fast Food | 46 Fore Street, Heavitree | 914 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express (2620) | 85 Fore Street, Heavitree | 655 yd | |
| Co-op | 63 Fore Street, Heavitree | 805 yd | |
| Lidl UK GmbH (1514) | Lidl UK GmbH (1514), Lidl Supermarket | 1,024 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heavitree Social Club EAST WONFORD HILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 302 yd |
| Heavitree Pleasure Ground Whipton Lane | tennis courts | 334 yd |
| Hamlin Lane Playing Fields Hamlin Lane | grass pitches | 672 yd |
| Woodwater Academy WOODWATER LANE | grass pitches | 713 yd |
| St Lukes Church Of England High School (Closed) Ringswell Avenue | grass pitches | 760 yd |
| St Michael’S Church Of England Primary Academy SOUTH LAWN TERRACE | grass pitches | 805 yd |
| St Peters Church Of England Aided School QUARRY LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,015 yd |
| Bramdean School 47-51 47-51 HOMEFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,078 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 | 151.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.