Binford Close is in Exeter and in Exeter district. EX1 3JZ 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 Binford Close, Exeter, EX1 3JZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX1 3JY, EX1 3LA, EX1 3UD, EX1 3LE, EX1 3AL, EX1 3LF, EX1 3DL, EX1 3LB, EX1 3BA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EX1 3JZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 50.8% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 49.4% | 49.2% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 34.4% | 37.1% | 2.7% | 37.9% | -0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.1% | 40.8% | 0.7% | 44.2% | -3.4% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2.5% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 13.4% | 13.8% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 4.7% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 5.8% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.4% | 46.6% | 7.2% | 48.4% | -1.8% |
| Good health | 41% | 32.3% | -8.7% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 13.6% | -1.1% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 5.8% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 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 22.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.8% | 23.8% | -7.0% | 18.2% | 5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.9% | 7.1% | -14.8% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 23% | 5.2% | 13.4% | 9.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 8.4% | 6.0% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 13.8% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.4% | 22.6% | 9.2% | 33.8% | -11.2% |
| Other | 4.9% | 1.3% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| White | 97.1% | 93.5% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 12.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 91.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.1% | 91.6% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| European Union | 1% | 4.4% | 3.4% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 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 | 96.5% | 92.2% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.2% | 76.7% | -1.5% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 18.7% | 13.5% | 5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52% | 37.2% | 14.8% |
| Christian | 43.2% | 46.2% | -3.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Binford Close was 90.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.9% higher than the Heavitree average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Binford Close has the 34th highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Heavitree and the 143rd highest crime rate of 396 local areas in Exeter .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Binford Close, Exeter, Devon Other, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-03-27 | £182,335 |
| 12 Binford Close, Exeter, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £45,000 | 2001-08-01 | £152,776 |
| 12 Binford Close, Exeter, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £32,000 | 2000-07-26 | £126,149 |
| 12 Binford Close, Exeter, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £25,000 | 1997-11-14 | £135,511 |
EX1 3JZ 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 | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 1,739 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 | 4,268 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whipton Barton Junior School Whipton Barton Junior School , Hill Lane EX1 3JP | 3out of 4 | 492 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 | 515 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whipton Barton Infants and Nursery School Hill Lane , Whipton EX1 3JP | - not rated | 578 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whipton Barton Junior School Hill Lane , EX1 3JP | - not rated | 578 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas Catholic Primary School Ringswell Avenue , EX1 3EG | - not rated | 766 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,076 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradley Rowe Middle School Burnthouse Lane , EX2 6AY | - not rated | 2,070 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter Central CofE Middle School St Leonard's Road , EX2 4NQ | - not rated | 2,454 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Stocker Middle School Buddle Lane , EX4 1JT | - not rated | 4,475 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exwick Middle School Exwick Hill , Exwick EX4 2BG | - not rated | 4,697 yd | Community school | 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,238 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England School Harts Lane , EX1 3RD | - not rated | 1,238 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Aided School Quarry Lane , Heavitree EX2 5AP | - not rated | 1,252 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James School Summer Lane , EX4 8NN | 3out of 4 | 1,450 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James School Summer Lane , EX4 8NN | - not rated | 1,450 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 | 2,775 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter and North Devon Colleges Group Hele Road , EX4 4JS | - not rated | 3,452 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 | 4,424 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Steiner Academy Exeter Cowley Bridge Road , Thomas Hall EX4 5AD | - not rated | 4,424 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Matford Brook Academy March Close , Matford EX2 0BZ | - not rated | 5,295 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 | 605 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramdean School Richmond Lodge , Homefield Road EX1 2QR | - not rated | 1,164 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 | 1,566 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's School 147 Magdalen Road , EX2 4TS | - not rated | 1,567 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter School Victoria Park Road , EX2 4NS | - not rated | 1,651 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke Hill AFC Cafe | Hamlin Lane Changing Rooms, Georges Close | 93 yd | |
| South West Norse Ltd (Ellen Tinkham - Wayside College) | South West Norse Ltd, Bodley House | 116 yd | |
| Whipton Community Hall | Pinhoe Road, Exeter | 607 yd | |
| Refuel Coffee & Sandwich Bar | 284 Pinhoe Road, Exeter | 833 yd | |
| The Daisy Cafe | 98 Fore Street, Heavitree | 944 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whipton And Pinhoe Labour Club | Vaughan Road, Exeter | 324 yd | |
| The Village Inn | 56-58 Whipton Village Road, Exeter | 729 yd | |
| Whipton Institute | 20 Whipton Village Road, Exeter | 729 yd | |
| Star Inn | 68 Whipton Village Road, Exeter | 729 yd | |
| Heavitree Social Club Ltd | Wingfield Park, 2 East Wonford Hill | 737 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy's Fish Bar & Chinese Takeaway | 76 Birchy Barton Hill, Exeter | 563 yd | |
| Chadni Express | 352A Pinhoe Road, Exeter | 706 yd | |
| BBQ Kebab House | 352B Pinhoe Road, Exeter | 706 yd | |
| Friar Tuck | 25 Whipton Village Road, Exeter | 719 yd | |
| A Farm Pizza | 358A Pinhoe Road, Exeter | 733 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express (2620) | 85 Fore Street, Heavitree | 933 yd | |
| Co-op | 63 Fore Street, Heavitree | 1,049 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hamlin Lane Playing Fields Hamlin Lane | grass pitches | 153 yd |
| Whipton Barton Junior School HILL LANE | grass pitches | 497 yd |
| Whipton Barton Middle School (Closed) Hill Lane | grass pitches | 497 yd |
| Heavitree Pleasure Ground Whipton Lane | tennis courts | 593 yd |
| St Lukes Church Of England High School (Closed) Ringswell Avenue | grass pitches | 786 yd |
| Heavitree Social Club EAST WONFORD HILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 790 yd |
| St Michael’S Church Of England Primary Academy SOUTH LAWN TERRACE | grass pitches | 918 yd |
| Bettysmead Playing Fields Bettysmead | grass pitches | 1,062 yd |
| Summerway Middle School (Closed) Summerway | grass pitches | 1,077 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 | 223.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.