Wren Close, Honiton, EX14 2GW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding EX14 2GW has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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	52.2%	50%	-2.2%	51.0%	-1.0%
Male	47.8%	50%	2.2%	49.0%	1.0%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of EX14 2GW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	23.5%	28.6%	5.1%	37.9%	-9.3%
Married: Opposite sex	61.8%	60.1%	-1.7%	44.2%	15.9%
Separated	2.1%	0.4%	-1.7%	2.2%	-1.8%
Divorced	10.1%	8.1%	-2.0%	9.1%	-1.0%
Widowed	2.5%	2.8%	0.3%	6.1%	-3.3%

Health

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 (87.6%) 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	43.7%	49.6%	5.9%	48.4%	1.2%
Good health	42.7%	38%	-4.7%	33.6%	4.4%
Fair health	9.8%	11.3%	1.5%	12.7%	-1.4%
Bad health	3.4%	1.1%	-2.3%	4.0%	-2.9%
Very bad health	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.2%	-1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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	16.4%	10.4%	-6.0%	18.2%	-7.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.9%	7.2%	-3.7%	9.6%	-2.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.5%	16.8%	-1.7%	13.4%	3.4%
Apprenticeship	4.6%	10.4%	5.8%	5.3%	5.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.4%	20%	6.6%	16.9%	3.1%
Degree or Similar	33.2%	31.6%	-1.6%	33.8%	-2.2%
Other	2.9%	3.6%	0.7%	2.8%	0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.9% 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)
Indian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	3.1%	-3.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	1.1%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%
White	99.3%	98.9%	-0.4%	81.4%	17.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.5% 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	97.3%	96.5%	-0.8%	83.2%	13.3%
European Union	0.7%	2.5%	1.8%	6.1%	-3.6%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.0%
Middle East and Asia	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1%	0%	-1.0%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.3%	97.2%	-0.1%	83.2%	14.0%
10+ Years	0%	2.1%	2.1%	9.8%	-7.7%
Less than 2 years	2.7%	0.7%	-2.0%	1.9%	-1.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87%	76.7%	10.3%
Ireland	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Romania	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
South and Eastern Africa	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	11.6%	13.5%	-1.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	42.8%	37.2%	5.6%
Christian	50.2%	46.2%	4.0%
Jewish	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Other religion	1.8%	0.6%	1.2%
Not answered	4.9%	6.0%	-1.1%

Safety

Is Wren Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wren Close was 10.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.9% lower than the Honiton St Michael's average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Wren Close has the 4th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Honiton St Michael's and the 42nd lowest crime rate of 480 local areas in East Devon .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 28.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£45,300

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in EX14 2GW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Wren Close are based on 39 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for East Devon.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Wren Close, Honiton, EX14 2GW

Estimated Average Property Prices for EX14 2GW

Average Price
£261,389

Semi-Detached
£275,936

Terraced
£246,178

Detached
£221,068

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Wren Close

Average Price
£265,887

Semi-Detached
£272,579

Terraced
£254,867

Detached
£224,126

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Wren CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
14 Wren Close, Honiton, Devon Terraced, an established residential building	£200,000	2022-03-28	£216,910
8 Wren Close, Honiton, Devon Terraced, an established residential building	£205,000	2021-06-30	£236,398
7 Wren Close, Honiton, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£230,000	2016-03-30	£334,488
8 Wren Close, Honiton, Devon Terraced, an established residential building	£151,000	2012-08-10	£232,084
5 Wren Close, Honiton, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£155,000	2011-04-28	£257,109

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for EX14 2GW

Employment

EX14 2GW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in EX14 2GW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	85
Full-Time Employee	76
Part-Time Employee	43
Self-Employed	29
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Student (economically inactive)	6
Unemployed	3
Other	1
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0
Looking after home or family	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	29
Construction	24
Education	23
Professional, scientific and technical activities	16
Human health and social work activities	13
Manufacturing	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Other	8
Financial and insurance activities	5
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Administrative and support service activities	3
Transport and storage	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Information and communication	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Littletown Primary Academy Honiton Bottom Road , EX14 2EG	3out of 4	466 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Honiton Primary School Clapper Lane , EX14 1QF	4out of 4	1,309 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Awliscombe Church of England Primary School Awliscombe , EX14 3PJ	3out of 4	3,118 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Offwell Church of England Primary School Offwell , EX14 9SA	3out of 4	4,008 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Farway Church of England Primary School Church Green , Farway EX24 6EQ	3out of 4	4,147 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Honiton Community College School Lane , EX14 1QT	3out of 4	1,163 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
St Rita's Centre	St Ritas Centre, Ottery Moor Lane	692 yd
The Holt	178 High Street, Honiton	722 yd
Brave Gurkhas	168 High Street, Honiton	781 yd
Planet Play Honiton	Unit 1, Gloucester Crescent	793 yd
Coffee 1	125 High Street, Honiton	959 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Heathfield Inn	The Heathfield, Walnut Road	738 yd
Honiton Conservative Club	142 High Street, Honiton	781 yd
The Volunteer	177 High Street, Honiton	819 yd
The Star Inn	New Street, Honiton	918 yd
Three Tuns	133 High Street, Honiton	959 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Chippee!	156 High Street, Honiton	781 yd
Golden Palace	152 High Street, Honiton	781 yd
Wing Hong	147 High Street, Honiton	876 yd
BP Honiton SF Connect	Honiton Garage, Turks Head Lane	918 yd
Foodsave Honiton Library Community Fridge	Honiton Library, 48 - 50 New Street	940 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	Battishorne Way, Honiton	595 yd
The Co-operative Food	10 Lace Walk, Honiton	975 yd
Iceland	10A Lace Walk, Honiton	975 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Littletown Primary School (Closed)	grass pitches	362 yd
Honiton Bowls Club BOWLING GREEN LANE	indoor bowls	503 yd
St Rita'S Centre OTTERY MOOR LANE	grass pitches	893 yd
Honiton Sports & Social Club Ottery Moor Lane	grass pitches	908 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	48.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed	94.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	450 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	450 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	25.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	150 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of EX14 2GW