Seldon Crescent is in Exeter and in East Devon district. EX1 3WF is located in the Broadclyst electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of East Devon. This postcode has been in use since 2014-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Seldon Crescent, Exeter, EX1 3WF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX1 3WD, EX1 3UZ, EX1 3WE, EX1 3WR, EX4 9HT, EX1 3WQ, EX1 3TH, EX1 3UW, EX1 3UX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EX1 3WF, 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 | 53.8% | 52.6% | -1.2% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 46.2% | 47.4% | 1.2% | 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.
In the immediate area around EX1 3WF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 17.9% | 59% | 41.1% | 37.9% | 21.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.8% | 27.7% | -37.1% | 44.2% | -16.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 10.6% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 0.5% | -8.4% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
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 (91.1%) 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% | 61% | 12.6% | 48.4% | 12.6% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 30.1% | -2.5% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 5.2% | -9.7% | 12.7% | -7.5% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 23.8% | 10.5% | -13.3% | 18.2% | -7.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 7.4% | -7.5% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 24.2% | 9.0% | 13.4% | 10.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 6.3% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 24.7% | 14.7% | 16.9% | 7.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 29% | 26.3% | -2.7% | 33.8% | -7.5% |
| Other | 2.2% | 0.5% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.7% 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% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.2% | 93.7% | -4.5% | 81.4% | 12.3% |
In this area, 91.4% 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% | 91.4% | -6.3% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 5.2% | 4.7% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 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% | 91.8% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 3% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0.7% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.8% | 76.7% | -3.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 21.3% | 13.5% | 7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 70.5% | 37.2% | 33.3% |
| Christian | 24% | 46.2% | -22.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Other religion | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Not answered | 0.7% | 6.0% | -5.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Seldon Crescent was 42.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.3% lower than the Broadclyst average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Seldon Crescent has the 18th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Broadclyst and the 183rd highest crime rate of 477 local areas in East Devon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 2.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Seldon Crescent, Exeter, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £269,500 | 2023-02-03 | £277,537 |
| 54 Seldon Crescent, Exeter, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2022-12-14 | £427,206 |
| 56 Seldon Crescent, Exeter, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2022-03-14 | £436,955 |
| 35 Seldon Crescent, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £332,500 | 2021-09-21 | £379,632 |
| 4 Seldon Crescent, Exeter, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2021-01-15 | £323,750 |
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Retired | 4 |
| 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 | 4,776 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 | 154 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinhoe Church of England Primary School & Nursery Harrington Lane , Pinhoe EX4 8PE | 3out of 4 | 858 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkerton Community Primary School Sestertius Road , Monkerton EX1 3WS | 3out of 4 | 1,569 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willowbrook School Summer Lane , Beacon Heath EX4 8NN | 2out of 4 | 2,349 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willowbrook School Summer Lane , Beacon Heath EX4 8NN | - not rated | 2,349 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 | 2,171 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradley Rowe Middle School Burnthouse Lane , EX2 6AY | - not rated | 5,147 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 | 1,990 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England School Harts Lane , EX1 3RD | - not rated | 1,990 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James School Summer Lane , EX4 8NN | 3out of 4 | 2,350 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James School Summer Lane , EX4 8NN | - not rated | 2,350 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyst Vale Community College Station Road , Broadclyst EX5 3AJ | 3out of 4 | 2,584 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 | 5,411 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 | 5,328 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 | 1,862 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Vranch House School Pinhoe Road , EX4 8AD | - not rated | 2,711 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stansfield Academy Falcon Road , EX2 7LB | - not rated | 3,622 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| SchoolsCompany Central Devon Academy Falcon Road , EX2 7LB | - not rated | 3,640 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Central Devon Personalised Learning Service Falcon Road , EX2 7LB | - not rated | 3,640 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 | 640 yd | |
| Oriental City | Unit 2, 1 Station Road | 766 yd | |
| Heart Of Oak | 34 Main Road, Exeter | 935 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinhoe Jubilee Club | 4 Main Road, Exeter | 935 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Westclyst Community Primary School MADDICK ROAD | grass pitches | 153 yd |
| Library Field (Closed) Lower Harrington Lane | grass pitches | 943 yd |
| Station Road Playing Fields Station Road | grass pitches | 1,045 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 | 360 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 360 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 360 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 360 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 180 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 180 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 180 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.