Whipton Lane, Exeter, EX1 3DS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EX1 3DS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	47.5%	50.7%	3.2%	51.0%	-0.3%
Male	52.5%	49.3%	-3.2%	49.0%	0.3%

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 area around EX1 3DS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.8% 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	39.3%	43.8%	4.5%	37.9%	5.9%
Married: Opposite sex	43.1%	39.5%	-3.6%	44.2%	-4.7%
Married: Same sex	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	3.1%	3.9%	0.8%	2.2%	1.7%
Divorced	6.5%	9.4%	2.9%	9.1%	0.3%
Widowed	6.9%	3.5%	-3.4%	6.1%	-2.6%

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 (88%) 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	60.5%	56.7%	-3.8%	48.4%	8.3%
Good health	27.1%	31.3%	4.2%	33.6%	-2.3%
Fair health	8.8%	10%	1.2%	12.7%	-2.7%
Bad health	2.9%	0.7%	-2.2%	4.0%	-3.3%
Very bad health	0.6%	1.3%	0.7%	1.2%	0.1%

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.

In the area around EX1 3DS this area, 6.7% 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 54.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	12.6%	6.7%	-5.9%	18.2%	-11.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8.8%	4.7%	-4.1%	9.6%	-4.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.4%	11%	-5.4%	13.4%	-2.4%
Apprenticeship	1.9%	7.1%	5.2%	5.3%	1.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.5%	15.7%	1.2%	16.9%	-1.2%
Degree or Similar	40.5%	54.3%	13.8%	33.8%	20.5%
Other	5.3%	0.4%	-4.9%	2.8%	-2.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92% 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	1.8%	1%	-0.8%	1.1%	-0.1%
Chinese	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	1.8%	0%	-1.8%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	0.3%	1.3%	1.0%	1.6%	-0.3%
Black African	0.3%	1.3%	1.0%	2.5%	-1.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	3.3%	3.0%	0.8%	2.5%
Mixed White and African	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.6%	0.7%	0.1%	0.8%	-0.1%
White	92.9%	92%	-0.9%	81.4%	10.6%
Arab	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 86.3% 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	89.7%	86.3%	-3.4%	83.2%	3.1%
European Union	3.8%	5.4%	1.6%	6.1%	-0.7%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	2.1%	2.3%	0.2%	2.7%	-0.4%
Middle East and Asia	3.8%	4%	0.2%	5.6%	-1.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	1.7%	1.7%	1.3%	0.4%
Oceania	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	89.4%	85.7%	-3.7%	83.2%	2.5%
10+ Years	2.7%	8.6%	5.9%	9.8%	-1.2%
5-10 Years	1.5%	3%	1.5%	2.9%	0.1%
2-5 Years	1.2%	2.3%	1.1%	2.2%	0.1%
Less than 2 years	5.3%	0.3%	-5.0%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83.3%	76.7%	6.6%
Germany	1.7%	0.2%	1.5%
Lithuania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Poland	1.3%	1.3%	0.0%
Other EU countries	1%	1.5%	-0.5%
South and Eastern Africa	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
South-East Asia	1%	0.2%	0.8%
North America and the Caribbean	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
No passport held	9.7%	13.5%	-3.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	47.7%	37.2%	10.5%
Christian	41.6%	46.2%	-4.6%
Muslim	1%	6.5%	-5.5%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	9.4%	6.0%	3.4%

Safety

Is Whipton Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whipton Lane was 129.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 120.6% higher than the Heavitree average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Whipton Lane has the 17th highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Heavitree and the 91st highest crime rate of 396 local areas in Exeter .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.2%.

🔎 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 3DS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 7/10 (above 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) - 1/10 (very low )
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) - 2/10 (very low )
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 Whipton Lane are based on 100 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 Whipton Lane, Exeter, EX1 3DS

Estimated Average Property Prices for EX1 3DS

Average Price
£411,926

Semi-Detached
£405,305

Terraced
£438,409

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Whipton Lane

Average Price
£392,439

Semi-Detached
£396,476

Terraced
£362,479

Detached
£414,181

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Whipton LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
18A Whipton Lane, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building	£315,000	2025-10-10	£301,690
30 Whipton Lane, Exeter, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£530,000	2024-11-20	£525,047
8 Whipton Lane, Exeter, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£435,250	2022-07-07	£433,886
12 Whipton Lane, Exeter, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£328,500	2020-12-08	£376,669
2 Whipton Lane, Exeter, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£342,500	2019-05-17	£420,521

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for EX1 3DS

Employment

EX1 3DS 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	124
Part-Time Employee	36
Retired	34
Self-Employed	24
Student (economically inactive)	8
Other	7
Looking after home or family	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Unemployed	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	40
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	31
Education	22
Construction	15
Other	14
Manufacturing	13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Administrative and support service activities	11
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Financial and insurance activities	7
Information and communication	5
Real estate activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Transport and storage	1

Schools

Nursery

	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	1,071 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	3,682 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	- not rated	447 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St Michael's Church of England VA Primary School South Lawn Terrace , Heavitree EX1 2SN	- not rated	447 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School Ladysmith Road , EX1 2PS	- not rated	1,009 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School Ladysmith Road , EX1 2PS	2out of 4	1,009 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Walter Daw Primary School Woodwater Lane , EX2 5AW	- not rated	1,050 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bradley Rowe Middle School Burnthouse Lane , EX2 6AY	- not rated	1,364 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Summerway Middle School Summerway , EX4 8DF	- not rated	1,783 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Exeter Central CofE Middle School St Leonard's Road , EX2 4NQ	- not rated	1,815 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
John Stocker Middle School Buddle Lane , EX4 1JT	- not rated	3,906 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Exwick Middle School Exwick Hill , Exwick EX4 2BG	- not rated	4,359 yd	Community school	No	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	- not rated	1,288 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Isca Academy Earl Richards Road South , EX2 6AP	3out of 4	1,899 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Isca College of Media Arts Earl Richards Road South , EX2 6AP	- not rated	1,899 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Luke's Church of England School Harts Lane , EX1 3RD	3out of 4	1,931 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St Luke's Church of England School Harts Lane , EX1 3RD	- not rated	1,931 yd	Voluntary controlled school	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	2,386 yd	Free schools 16 to 19	No	Mixed	More About School
Exeter and North Devon Colleges Group Hele Road , EX4 4JS	- not rated	3,115 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Thomas Hall School Cowley Bridge Road , EX4 5AD	2out of 4	4,355 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Steiner Academy Exeter Cowley Bridge Road , Thomas Hall EX4 5AD	- not rated	4,355 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Matford Brook Academy March Close , Matford EX2 0BZ	- not rated	4,575 yd	Free schools	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bramdean School Richmond Lodge , Homefield Road EX1 2QR	- not rated	698 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Devon Hospitals' Short Stay School Schoolrooms, Bramble Unit , RD&E Hospital EX2 5DW	3out of 4	839 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Dryden School Wonford House Hospital , Dryden Road EX2 5AF	- not rated	946 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Exeter School Victoria Park Road , EX2 4NS	- not rated	1,014 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Margaret's School 147 Magdalen Road , EX2 4TS	- not rated	1,028 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Daisy Cafe	98 Fore Street, Heavitree	246 yd
Tamarind Bay	88 Fore Street, Heavitree	392 yd
Chicks	55-57 Fore Street, Heavitree	447 yd
Curry King	49 Fore Street, Heavitree	527 yd
Refresh Cafe	29 Fore Street, Heavitree	657 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Heavitree Social Club Ltd	Wingfield Park, 2 East Wonford Hill	160 yd
Royal Oak	The Royal Oak, 79 - 81 Fore Street	354 yd
The Heavy Tree	77 Fore Street, Heavitree	368 yd
Ship & Pelican	54 Fore Street, Heavitree	392 yd
The Horse and Groom	The Horse And Groom, 50-52 Fore Street	479 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
New Jumbo	New Jumbo Take Away, 34 Wonford Street	504 yd
The Bengal	48 Fore Street, Heavitree	529 yd
Eddys Fast Food	46 Fore Street, Heavitree	529 yd
New Orient	40 Fore Street, Heavitree	529 yd
Choy's Takeaway	97 Wonford Street, Exeter	784 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco Express (2620)	85 Fore Street, Heavitree	270 yd
Co-op	63 Fore Street, Heavitree	418 yd
Lidl UK GmbH (1514)	Lidl UK GmbH (1514), Lidl Supermarket	964 yd
Morrisons Daily	66 Polsloe Road, Exeter	988 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Heavitree Pleasure Ground Whipton Lane	tennis courts	137 yd
Heavitree Social Club EAST WONFORD HILL	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	170 yd
St Michael’S Church Of England Primary Academy SOUTH LAWN TERRACE	grass pitches	432 yd
Bramdean School 47-51 47-51 HOMEFIELD ROAD	grass pitches	698 yd
Hamlin Lane Playing Fields Hamlin Lane	grass pitches	708 yd
Woodwater Academy WOODWATER LANE	grass pitches	984 yd
Exeter School VICTORIA PARK ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts	1,017 yd
Wonford Sports Centre WONFORD DISTRICT CENTRE WONFORD DISTRICT CENTRE BURNTHOUSE LANE	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite	1,068 yd
Ladysmith Junior School PRETORIA ROAD	grass pitches	1,086 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	109.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	30 Mbit/s

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

Overview of EX1 3DS