Sargent Close is in Exeter and in Exeter district. EX1 3HY is located in the St Loyes electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Exeter. This postcode has been in use since 1984-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sargent Close, Exeter, EX1 3HY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX1 3HD, EX1 3EY, EX1 3QE, EX1 3EX, EX1 3HL, EX1 3HP, EX1 3HE, EX1 3HG, EX1 3HR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EX1 3HY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% 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 | 52.7% | 52.6% | -0.1% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 47.3% | 47.4% | 0.1% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
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 | 36.4% | 36.3% | -0.1% | 37.9% | -1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.8% | 49.6% | 8.8% | 44.2% | 5.4% |
| Separated | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 14.1% | 7.1% | -7.0% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 5.3% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 46.5% | 50% | 3.5% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 34% | 32.7% | -1.3% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 11% | -3.9% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 5.5% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.4% | 13.8% | -4.6% | 18.2% | -4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 10.2% | -4.4% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 16.9% | 0.9% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 5.3% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 19.6% | 7.9% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.1% | 31.6% | 1.5% | 33.8% | -2.2% |
| Other | 5.3% | 2.7% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 1.1% | 2.6% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.3% | 86.4% | -9.9% | 81.4% | 5.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
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 | 95.9% | 82.8% | -13.1% | 83.2% | -0.4% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 7% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 7% | 4.9% | 5.6% | 1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 81.9% | -12.7% | 83.2% | -1.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 6.9% | 6.1% | 9.8% | -2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 5.1% | 4.3% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 3.6% | 1.5% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.3% | 76.7% | -5.4% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 4% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 2.6% | 0.1% | 2.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 14.7% | 13.5% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.3% | 37.2% | -1.9% |
| Christian | 47.8% | 46.2% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 9.2% | 6.5% | 2.7% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sargent Close was 65.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.5% lower than the Mincinglake and Whipton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sargent Close has the 41st highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Mincinglake and Whipton and the 184th highest crime rate of 396 local areas in Exeter .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Sargent Close, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2025-01-20 | £252,386 |
| 22 Sargent Close, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £249,000 | 2024-01-15 | £251,110 |
| 27 Sargent Close, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £242,500 | 2023-06-26 | £238,000 |
| 26 Sargent Close, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £242,000 | 2022-04-19 | £255,982 |
| 17 Sargent Close, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £237,000 | 2022-02-10 | £252,376 |
EX1 3HY 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 | 73 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 1,661 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 | 4,583 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 | 292 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas Catholic Primary School Ringswell Avenue , EX1 3EG | - not rated | 292 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whipton Barton Junior School Whipton Barton Junior School , Hill Lane EX1 3JP | 3out of 4 | 837 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 | 893 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whipton Barton Infants and Nursery School Hill Lane , Whipton EX1 3JP | - not rated | 904 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 | 1,327 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradley Rowe Middle School Burnthouse Lane , EX2 6AY | - not rated | 2,041 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter Central CofE Middle School St Leonard's Road , EX2 4NQ | - not rated | 2,718 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Stocker Middle School Buddle Lane , EX4 1JT | - not rated | 4,804 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Topsham Middle School Parkfield Road , Topsham EX3 0DR | - not rated | 5,094 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 764 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England School Harts Lane , EX1 3RD | 3out of 4 | 1,131 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England School Harts Lane , EX1 3RD | - not rated | 1,131 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James School Summer Lane , EX4 8NN | 3out of 4 | 1,829 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James School Summer Lane , EX4 8NN | - not rated | 1,829 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 | 3,201 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter and North Devon Colleges Group Hele Road , EX4 4JS | - not rated | 3,902 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 | 4,937 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Steiner Academy Exeter Cowley Bridge Road , Thomas Hall EX4 5AD | - not rated | 4,937 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Matford Brook Academy March Close , Matford EX2 0BZ | - not rated | 5,251 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 | 1,009 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellen Tinkham School Hollow Lane , Pinhoe EX1 3RW | 3out of 4 | 1,488 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramdean School Richmond Lodge , Homefield Road EX1 2QR | - not rated | 1,525 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stansfield Academy Falcon Road , EX2 7LB | - not rated | 1,561 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| SchoolsCompany Central Devon Academy Falcon Road , EX2 7LB | - not rated | 1,625 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | 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 | 566 yd | |
| Stoke Hill AFC Cafe | Hamlin Lane Changing Rooms, Georges Close | 611 yd | |
| Fresha Cafe@Middlemoor | Fresha Cafe, Police HQ Middlemoor | 981 yd | |
| Whipton Community Hall | Pinhoe Road, Exeter | 1,011 yd | |
| Baxterstorey Ltd (SWW) | Baxterstorey Ltd, Pennon (South West Water) | 1,035 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whipton And Pinhoe Labour Club | Vaughan Road, Exeter | 643 yd | |
| Heavitree Social Club Ltd | Wingfield Park, 2 East Wonford Hill | 814 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy's Fish Bar & Chinese Takeaway | 76 Birchy Barton Hill, Exeter | 167 yd | |
| BBQ Kebab House | 352B Pinhoe Road, Exeter | 1,028 yd | |
| Chadni Express | 352A Pinhoe Road, Exeter | 1,028 yd | |
| The Frying Scotsman | 358 Pinhoe Road, Exeter | 1,035 yd | |
| A Farm Pizza | 358A Pinhoe Road, Exeter | 1,038 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Lukes Church Of England High School (Closed) Ringswell Avenue | grass pitches | 274 yd |
| Hamlin Lane Playing Fields Hamlin Lane | grass pitches | 668 yd |
| Heavitree Pleasure Ground Whipton Lane | tennis courts | 797 yd |
| St Peters Church Of England Aided School QUARRY LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 840 yd |
| Whipton Barton Middle School (Closed) Hill Lane | grass pitches | 841 yd |
| Whipton Barton Junior School HILL LANE | grass pitches | 842 yd |
| Heavitree Social Club EAST WONFORD HILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 859 yd |
| Woodwater Academy WOODWATER LANE | grass pitches | 923 yd |
| Middlemoor Police Headquarters | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 980 yd |
| Met Office FITZROY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,048 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 | 128 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.