Thornpark Rise is in Exeter and in Exeter district. EX1 3HN is located in the St Loyes electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Exeter. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Thornpark Rise, Exeter, EX1 3HN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX1 3HW, EX1 3HL, EX1 3HQ, EX1 3HH, EX1 3HS, EX1 3HD, EX1 3HG, EX1 3HP, EX1 3HT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EX1 3HN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 51.7% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 48.9% | 48.3% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 40.3% | 41.6% | 1.3% | 37.9% | 3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.1% | 38.9% | 2.8% | 44.2% | -5.3% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 1.8% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 10.9% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 6.8% | -1.5% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.1% | 49.5% | 4.4% | 48.4% | 1.1% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 32.9% | -1.7% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 13.1% | 3.3% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 8.3% | 3.8% | -4.5% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 0.7% | -1.6% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.3% | 25.8% | -8.5% | 18.2% | 7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 25.5% | 14% | -11.5% | 9.6% | 4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 14.5% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 6.3% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 15.4% | 7.1% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.2% | 21.7% | 11.5% | 33.8% | -12.1% |
| Other | 4.6% | 2.3% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 0.7% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 93.2% | 89.9% | -3.3% | 81.4% | 8.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 82.8% 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 | 97.7% | 82.8% | -14.9% | 83.2% | -0.4% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 7.9% | 7.1% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 5.2% | 4.1% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 83% | -14.4% | 83.2% | -0.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 9.7% | 9.3% | 9.8% | -0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.4% | 76.7% | -7.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 19.2% | 13.5% | 5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.7% | 37.2% | 13.5% |
| Christian | 42.4% | 46.2% | -3.8% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thornpark Rise was 26.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.6% lower than the Heavitree average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Thornpark Rise has the 16th lowest crime rate of 76 local areas in Heavitree and the 84th lowest crime rate of 396 local areas in Exeter .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 71.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 Thornpark Rise, Exeter, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2022-11-21 | £164,588 |
| 39 Thornpark Rise, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £198,500 | 2012-02-17 | £312,868 |
| 45 Thornpark Rise, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2009-09-11 | £292,794 |
| 39 Thornpark Rise, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £174,000 | 2009-06-26 | £303,941 |
| 41 Thornpark Rise, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £173,950 | 2007-09-14 | £274,173 |
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 1,769 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 | 4,545 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Nicholas Catholic Primary School Ringswell Avenue , EX1 3EG | - not rated | 418 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas Catholic Primary School Ringswell Avenue , EX1 3EG | - not rated | 418 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whipton Barton Junior School Whipton Barton Junior School , Hill Lane EX1 3JP | 3out of 4 | 629 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 | 684 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whipton Barton Infants and Nursery School Hill Lane , Whipton EX1 3JP | - not rated | 698 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summerway Middle School Summerway , EX4 8DF | - not rated | 1,137 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradley Rowe Middle School Burnthouse Lane , EX2 6AY | - not rated | 2,136 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter Central CofE Middle School St Leonard's Road , EX2 4NQ | - not rated | 2,700 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Stocker Middle School Buddle Lane , EX4 1JT | - not rated | 4,760 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exwick Middle School Exwick Hill , Exwick EX4 2BG | - not rated | 5,036 yd | Community school | No | 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 | - not rated | 973 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England School Harts Lane , EX1 3RD | 3out of 4 | 1,046 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England School Harts Lane , EX1 3RD | - not rated | 1,046 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James School Summer Lane , EX4 8NN | 3out of 4 | 1,623 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James School Summer Lane , EX4 8NN | - not rated | 1,623 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 3,103 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter and North Devon Colleges Group Hele Road , EX4 4JS | - not rated | 3,790 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Hall School Cowley Bridge Road , EX4 5AD | 2out of 4 | 4,770 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Steiner Academy Exeter Cowley Bridge Road , Thomas Hall EX4 5AD | - not rated | 4,770 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Matford Brook Academy March Close , Matford EX2 0BZ | - not rated | 5,359 yd | Free schools | Yes | 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 | 800 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramdean School Richmond Lodge , Homefield Road EX1 2QR | - not rated | 1,455 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellen Tinkham School Hollow Lane , Pinhoe EX1 3RW | 3out of 4 | 1,472 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Devon Hospitals' Short Stay School Schoolrooms, Bramble Unit , RD&E Hospital EX2 5DW | 3out of 4 | 1,722 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stansfield Academy Falcon Road , EX2 7LB | - not rated | 1,750 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South West Norse Ltd (Ellen Tinkham - Wayside College) | South West Norse Ltd, Bodley House | 371 yd | |
| Stoke Hill AFC Cafe | Hamlin Lane Changing Rooms, Georges Close | 439 yd | |
| Whipton Community Hall | Pinhoe Road, Exeter | 802 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whipton And Pinhoe Labour Club | Vaughan Road, Exeter | 435 yd | |
| Heavitree Social Club Ltd | Wingfield Park, 2 East Wonford Hill | 844 yd | |
| The Village Inn | 56-58 Whipton Village Road, Exeter | 897 yd | |
| Whipton Institute | 20 Whipton Village Road, Exeter | 897 yd | |
| Star Inn | 68 Whipton Village Road, Exeter | 897 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy's Fish Bar & Chinese Takeaway | 76 Birchy Barton Hill, Exeter | 215 yd | |
| BBQ Kebab House | 352B Pinhoe Road, Exeter | 824 yd | |
| Chadni Express | 352A Pinhoe Road, Exeter | 824 yd | |
| The Frying Scotsman | 358 Pinhoe Road, Exeter | 834 yd | |
| A Farm Pizza | 358A Pinhoe Road, Exeter | 836 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 1 Hill Barton Road, Exeter | 1,053 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Lukes Church Of England High School (Closed) Ringswell Avenue | grass pitches | 449 yd |
| Hamlin Lane Playing Fields Hamlin Lane | grass pitches | 501 yd |
| Whipton Barton Middle School (Closed) Hill Lane | grass pitches | 634 yd |
| Whipton Barton Junior School HILL LANE | grass pitches | 634 yd |
| Heavitree Pleasure Ground Whipton Lane | tennis courts | 774 yd |
| Heavitree Social Club EAST WONFORD HILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 894 yd |
| St Peters Church Of England Aided School QUARRY LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,048 yd |
| Met Office FITZROY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,079 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 | 130 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 172 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.