Ross Close is in Exeter and in East Devon district. EX1 3UE is located in the Broadclyst electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of East Devon. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ross Close, Exeter, EX1 3UE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX1 3UF, EX1 3SN, EX1 3SL, EX1 3TD, EX1 3RZ, EX1 3TA, EX1 3SU, EX1 3TE, EX1 3SP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EX1 3UE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.8% | 51.5% | -2.3% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 46.2% | 48.5% | 2.3% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 | 17.9% | 39% | 21.1% | 37.9% | 1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.8% | 47.1% | -17.7% | 44.2% | 2.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 6.3% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 3.9% | -5.0% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 (88.7%) 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 | 48.4% | 62.1% | 13.7% | 48.4% | 13.7% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 26.6% | -6.0% | 33.6% | -7.0% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 9% | -5.9% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 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.
In the area around EX1 3UE this area, 8.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.8% | 8.5% | -15.3% | 18.2% | -9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 12.1% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 17.8% | 2.6% | 13.4% | 4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 3.9% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 21.1% | 11.1% | 16.9% | 4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 29% | 34.4% | 5.4% | 33.8% | 0.6% |
| Other | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 98.2% | 95% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 13.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 94.6% 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 | 97.7% | 94.6% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 93.7% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 9.8% | -8.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0.9% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.5% | 76.7% | 8.8% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 10.7% | 13.5% | -2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.1% | 37.2% | 11.9% |
| Christian | 41.7% | 46.2% | -4.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ross Close was 52.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.6% lower than the Broadclyst average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ross Close has the 14th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Broadclyst and the 148th highest crime rate of 477 local areas in East Devon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 73.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Ross Close, Exeter, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2024-07-03 | £418,989 |
| 12 Ross Close, Exeter, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2022-09-09 | £296,495 |
| 15 Ross Close, Exeter, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2021-09-03 | £397,816 |
| 3 Ross Close, Exeter, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2021-07-30 | £411,330 |
| 4 Ross Close, Exeter, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2020-02-21 | £322,512 |
EX1 3UE 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 | 128 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 57 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 36 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 23 |
| Education | 20 |
| Other | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| 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 | 4,434 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westclyst Community Primary School Maddick Road , Westclyst EX1 3YG | 4out of 4 | 726 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinhoe Church of England Primary School & Nursery Harrington Lane , Pinhoe EX4 8PE | 3out of 4 | 854 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkerton Community Primary School Sestertius Road , Monkerton EX1 3WS | 3out of 4 | 1,087 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willowbrook School Summer Lane , Beacon Heath EX4 8NN | 2out of 4 | 2,440 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willowbrook School Summer Lane , Beacon Heath EX4 8NN | - not rated | 2,440 yd | Community 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 | 2,158 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradley Rowe Middle School Burnthouse Lane , EX2 6AY | - not rated | 4,822 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter Central CofE Middle School St Leonard's Road , EX2 4NQ | - not rated | 5,364 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 1,686 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England School Harts Lane , EX1 3RD | - not rated | 1,686 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James School Summer Lane , EX4 8NN | 3out of 4 | 2,524 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James School Summer Lane , EX4 8NN | - not rated | 2,524 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyst Vale Community College Station Road , Broadclyst EX5 3AJ | 3out of 4 | 2,807 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 5,462 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranbrook Education Campus Tillhouse Road , Cranbrook EX5 7EE | 3out of 4 | 5,169 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Tinkham School Hollow Lane , Pinhoe EX1 3RW | 3out of 4 | 1,350 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Vranch House School Pinhoe Road , EX4 8AD | - not rated | 2,638 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stansfield Academy Falcon Road , EX2 7LB | - not rated | 2,997 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| SchoolsCompany Central Devon Academy Falcon Road , EX2 7LB | - not rated | 3,006 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Central Devon Personalised Learning Service Falcon Road , EX2 7LB | - not rated | 3,006 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flames grill | Flames Grill, 58 Main Road | 466 yd | |
| Oriental City | Unit 2, 1 Station Road | 532 yd | |
| Heart Of Oak | 34 Main Road, Exeter | 686 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinhoe Jubilee Club | 4 Main Road, Exeter | 686 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Station Road Playing Fields Station Road | grass pitches | 686 yd |
| Westclyst Community Primary School MADDICK ROAD | grass pitches | 728 yd |
| Library Field (Closed) Lower Harrington Lane | grass pitches | 790 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 157.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.