Bowring Close is in Exeter and in Exeter district. EX1 3TU is located in the Heavitree electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Exeter. This postcode has been in use since 1983-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bowring Close, Exeter, EX1 3TU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX1 3LF, EX1 3JT, EX1 3LB, EX1 3JS, EX1 3JZ, EX1 3LD, EX1 3LA, EX1 3LE, EX1 3JY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding EX1 3TU has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 48.6% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 49.8% | 51.4% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 | 28.1% | 29% | 0.9% | 37.9% | -8.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.9% | 48.2% | -4.7% | 44.2% | 4.0% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 11.6% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 9.4% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
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 | 46% | 37.5% | -8.5% | 48.4% | -10.9% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 43.1% | 11.9% | 33.6% | 9.5% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 16.2% | -0.5% | 12.7% | 3.5% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 2.4% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 0.8% | -1.5% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.6% | 22.3% | -10.3% | 18.2% | 4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 14.7% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.5% | 19.6% | 0.1% | 13.4% | 6.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 6.3% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 14.3% | 5.7% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.1% | 21% | 7.9% | 33.8% | -12.8% |
| Other | 6.3% | 1.8% | -4.5% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.2% | 96.4% | -2.8% | 81.4% | 15.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 91.3% 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 | 95.4% | 91.3% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 5.5% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 91.3% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.7% | 76.7% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 4.3% | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| North Africa | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15% | 13.5% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.3% | 37.2% | 3.1% |
| Christian | 52.2% | 46.2% | 6.0% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bowring Close was 23.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.4% lower than the Heavitree average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bowring Close has the 12th lowest crime rate of 76 local areas in Heavitree and the 74th lowest crime rate of 396 local areas in Exeter .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -86.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 Bowring Close, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2025-11-25 | £208,857 |
| 21 Bowring Close, Exeter, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2025-01-08 | £289,381 |
| 45 Bowring Close, Exeter, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-05-28 | £258,677 |
| 58 Bowring Close, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £266,000 | 2024-05-03 | £274,953 |
| 44 Bowring Close, Exeter, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £268,000 | 2024-04-26 | £271,779 |
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 1,928 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 | 4,396 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 | 305 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 | 337 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whipton Barton Infants and Nursery School Hill Lane , Whipton EX1 3JP | - not rated | 391 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whipton Barton Junior School Hill Lane , EX1 3JP | - not rated | 391 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas Catholic Primary School Ringswell Avenue , EX1 3EG | - not rated | 788 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 | 887 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradley Rowe Middle School Burnthouse Lane , EX2 6AY | - not rated | 2,260 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter Central CofE Middle School St Leonard's Road , EX2 4NQ | - not rated | 2,605 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Stocker Middle School Buddle Lane , EX4 1JT | - not rated | 4,599 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exwick Middle School Exwick Hill , Exwick EX4 2BG | - not rated | 4,756 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 | 1,093 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England School Harts Lane , EX1 3RD | - not rated | 1,093 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James School Summer Lane , EX4 8NN | 3out of 4 | 1,284 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James School Summer Lane , EX4 8NN | - not rated | 1,284 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Aided School Quarry Lane , Heavitree EX2 5AP | - not rated | 1,353 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 2,858 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter and North Devon Colleges Group Hele Road , EX4 4JS | - not rated | 3,517 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 | 4,413 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Steiner Academy Exeter Cowley Bridge Road , Thomas Hall EX4 5AD | - not rated | 4,413 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 439 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramdean School Richmond Lodge , Homefield Road EX1 2QR | - not rated | 1,296 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellen Tinkham School Hollow Lane , Pinhoe EX1 3RW | 3out of 4 | 1,618 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's School 147 Magdalen Road , EX2 4TS | - not rated | 1,702 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 | 1,748 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South West Norse Ltd (Ellen Tinkham - Wayside College) | South West Norse Ltd, Bodley House | 75 yd | |
| Stoke Hill AFC Cafe | Hamlin Lane Changing Rooms, Georges Close | 195 yd | |
| Whipton Community Hall | Pinhoe Road, Exeter | 441 yd | |
| Refuel Coffee & Sandwich Bar | 284 Pinhoe Road, Exeter | 763 yd | |
| Priory Community Cafe | St Katharines Priory, St Katherines Road | 1,027 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whipton And Pinhoe Labour Club | Vaughan Road, Exeter | 137 yd | |
| The Village Inn | 56-58 Whipton Village Road, Exeter | 555 yd | |
| Whipton Institute | 20 Whipton Village Road, Exeter | 555 yd | |
| Star Inn | 68 Whipton Village Road, Exeter | 555 yd | |
| Queens Head Hotel | 270 Pinhoe Road, Exeter | 832 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chadni Express | 352A Pinhoe Road, Exeter | 520 yd | |
| BBQ Kebab House | 352B Pinhoe Road, Exeter | 520 yd | |
| Friar Tuck | 25 Whipton Village Road, Exeter | 537 yd | |
| A Farm Pizza | 358A Pinhoe Road, Exeter | 545 yd | |
| The Frying Scotsman | 358 Pinhoe Road, Exeter | 549 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 1 Hill Barton Road, Exeter | 1,022 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons Supermarket, Prince Charles Road | 1,035 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hamlin Lane Playing Fields Hamlin Lane | grass pitches | 242 yd |
| Whipton Barton Junior School HILL LANE | grass pitches | 310 yd |
| Whipton Barton Middle School (Closed) Hill Lane | grass pitches | 310 yd |
| Heavitree Pleasure Ground Whipton Lane | tennis courts | 778 yd |
| St Lukes Church Of England High School (Closed) Ringswell Avenue | grass pitches | 834 yd |
| Summerway Middle School (Closed) Summerway | grass pitches | 888 yd |
| Bettysmead Playing Fields Bettysmead | grass pitches | 935 yd |
| Heavitree Social Club EAST WONFORD HILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 979 yd |
| Atkinson Secure Children'S Home THE ATKINSON UNIT THE ATKINSON UNIT BEACON LANE | artificial grass pitch | 1,031 yd |
| Willowbrook School SUMMER LANE | grass pitches | 1,039 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 | 97.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.6% |
| 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 | 2.4% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 2.4% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 169.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.