Victoria Close is in Exeter and in Exeter district. EX1 3ES is located in the Pinhoe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Exeter. This postcode has been in use since 2018-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Victoria Close, Exeter, EX1 3ES and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX1 3DZ, EX1 3QP, EX1 3RX, EX1 3DY, EX1 3DQ, EX1 3RY, EX1 3XA, EX1 3DX, EX1 3EZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EX1 3ES is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 50.4% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 49.2% | 49.6% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 3ES, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.7% 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 | 30.8% | 42.7% | 11.9% | 37.9% | 4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.8% | 45.7% | -6.1% | 44.2% | 1.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 6.4% | -5.9% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 (90.2%) 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 | 58.1% | 61% | 2.9% | 48.4% | 12.6% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 29.2% | -2.4% | 33.6% | -4.4% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 7% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -5.7% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 3ES this area, 5% 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 45.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.5% | 5% | -4.5% | 18.2% | -13.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 8.3% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 16.9% | -0.5% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 3.1% | -1.2% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 18.9% | 5.9% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.7% | 45.6% | 4.9% | 33.8% | 11.8% |
| Other | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.5% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.8% | 88.5% | -10.3% | 81.4% | 7.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 89.5% 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 | 97.9% | 89.5% | -8.4% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 5.2% | 4.9% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 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 | 97.9% | 89.5% | -8.4% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 7.4% | 7.1% | 9.8% | -2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.7% | 76.7% | 6.0% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.9% | 37.2% | 17.7% |
| Christian | 31.5% | 46.2% | -14.7% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 4.6% | 6.5% | -1.9% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Victoria Close was 80.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.0% higher than the Mincinglake and Whipton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Victoria Close has the 32nd highest crime rate of 92 local areas in Mincinglake and Whipton and the 146th highest crime rate of 398 local areas in Exeter .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 390.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Victoria Close, Exeter, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2022-12-01 | £329,668 |
| 10 Victoria Close, Exeter, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2022-09-23 | £324,347 |
| 8 Victoria Close, Exeter, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2020-07-15 | £450,375 |
| 2 Victoria Close, Exeter, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £247,000 | 2019-11-01 | £304,306 |
| 2 Victoria Close, Exeter, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2019-03-29 | £320,120 |
EX1 3ES 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 | 181 |
| Part-Time Employee | 56 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Education | 27 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Other | 14 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Nursery Magnolia Avenue , EX2 6DJ | 3out of 4 | 3,410 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monkerton Community Primary School Sestertius Road , Monkerton EX1 3WS | - not rated | 184 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinhoe Church of England Primary School Harrington Lane , Pinhoe EX4 8PE | 3out of 4 | 680 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westclyst Community Primary School Maddick Road , Westclyst EX1 3YG | 4out of 4 | 1,496 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas Catholic Primary School Ringswell Avenue , EX1 3EG | 3out of 4 | 1,555 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whipton Barton Junior School Whipton Barton Junior School , Hill Lane EX1 3JP | 2out of 4 | 1,577 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Luke's Church of England School Harts Lane , EX1 3RD | - not rated | 652 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James School Summer Lane , EX4 8NN | 3out of 4 | 1,787 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Aided School Quarry Lane , Heavitree EX2 5AP | 3out of 4 | 2,124 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyst Vale Community College Station Road , Broadclyst EX5 3AJ | 3out of 4 | 3,832 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Isca Earl Richards Road South , EX2 6AP | 3out of 4 | 4,367 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 | 4,516 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter College Hele Road , EX4 4JS | - not rated | 5,111 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Tinkham School Hollow Lane , Pinhoe EX1 3RW | 4out of 4 | 451 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vranch House School Pinhoe Road , EX4 8AD | - not rated | 1,674 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stansfield Academy Falcon Road , EX2 7LB | 1out of 4 | 2,233 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belong School Devon Wonford Community and Learning Centre , Burnthouse Lane EX2 6NF | - not rated | 3,316 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 | 3,411 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trailways | 1 Venny Bridge, Exeter | 547 yd | |
| Heart Of Oak | 34 Main Road, Exeter | 556 yd | |
| Oxygen House | Grenadier Road, Exeter | 570 yd | |
| Oriental City | Unit 2, 1 Station Road | 712 yd | |
| CEDA | The Clare Milne Centre, Emperor Way | 795 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinhoe Jubilee Club | 4 Main Road, Exeter | 556 yd | |
| The Pinhoe Hoard | 2 Bakers Way, Exeter | 600 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Gourmet | 1 Hill Barton Road, Exeter | 810 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 1 Hill Barton Road, Exeter | 810 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Exhibition Way | 880 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ellen Tinkham School HOLLOW LANE | 380 yd | |
| Station Road Playing Fields Station Road | grass pitches | 433 yd |
| Library Field (Closed) Lower Harrington Lane | grass pitches | 601 yd |
| St Lukes Science And Sports College Harts Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 646 yd |
| Met Office FITZROY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 871 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 | 360 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 360 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 360 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 360 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 180 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 180 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 180 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.