Veitch Close is in Exeter and in Exeter district. EX2 4AF is located in the Newtown and St Leonard's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Exeter. This postcode has been in use since 2009-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Veitch Close, Exeter, EX2 4AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX2 4SZ, EX2 4TP, EX2 4ST, EX2 4PN, EX2 4SB, EX2 4PH, EX2 4SS, EX2 4RB, EX2 4UD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EX2 4AF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 50.2% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 50.2% | 49.8% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 43.6% | 40.7% | -2.9% | 37.9% | 2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.5% | 43.1% | 7.6% | 44.2% | -1.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 2.4% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 10.9% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88%) 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 | 64.7% | 59.2% | -5.5% | 48.4% | 10.8% |
| Good health | 25.9% | 28.8% | 2.9% | 33.6% | -4.8% |
| Fair health | 7.4% | 9.1% | 1.7% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 EX2 4AF this area, 7.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 58.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.7% | 7.6% | 2.9% | 18.2% | -10.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.3% | 4% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 11.6% | 0.1% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 18.1% | 5.3% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 58.1% | 58.2% | 0.1% | 33.8% | 24.4% |
| Other | 4.7% | 0.4% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 4.7% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 3.1% | 1.5% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 88% | 79.1% | -8.9% | 81.4% | -2.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 75.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.4% | 75.3% | -10.1% | 83.2% | -7.9% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 7.9% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 3.8% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 10.4% | 6.5% | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.5% | 74.6% | -9.9% | 83.2% | -8.6% |
| 10+ Years | 4.2% | 9.7% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 5.3% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 6% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 4.4% | -0.5% | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.8% | 76.7% | -2.9% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.3% | 13.5% | -4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.4% | 37.2% | 11.2% |
| Christian | 36% | 46.2% | -10.2% |
| Buddhist | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 5.6% | 6.5% | -0.9% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Veitch Close was 63.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.0% lower than the Newtown and St Leonard's average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Veitch Close has the 18th lowest crime rate of 57 local areas in Newtown and St Leonard's and the 192nd highest crime rate of 398 local areas in Exeter .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Veitch Close, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £378,000 | 2024-02-14 | £390,706 |
| 12 Veitch Close, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2022-06-21 | £531,048 |
| 7 Veitch Close, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2022-04-29 | £431,867 |
| 16 Veitch Close, Exeter, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £123,112 | 2021-05-10 | £129,138 |
| 8 Veitch Close, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2021-04-27 | £419,579 |
EX2 4AF 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 student residents living in EX2 4AF area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 108 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 43 |
| Education | 30 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Nursery Magnolia Avenue , EX2 6DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,173 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Exe Nursery School Cowick Street , EX4 1HL | 4out of 4 | 2,336 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School (VC) St Leonard's Road , EX2 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 493 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wynstream School Burnthouse Lane , EX2 6AY | 4out of 4 | 921 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Primary School Clifton Road , EX1 2BP | 2out of 4 | 1,272 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy South Lawn Terrace , Heavitree EX1 2SN | 4out of 4 | 1,335 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School Ladysmith Road , EX1 2PS | 4out of 4 | 1,533 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isca Earl Richards Road South , EX2 6AP | 3out of 4 | 1,019 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Exe School Hatherleigh Road , EX2 9JU | 3out of 4 | 2,118 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Aided School Quarry Lane , Heavitree EX2 5AP | 3out of 4 | 2,506 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James School Summer Lane , EX4 8NN | 3out of 4 | 3,206 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England School Harts Lane , EX1 3RD | - not rated | 3,390 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,658 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter College Hele Road , EX4 4JS | - not rated | 2,364 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avanti Hall School Cowley Bridge Road , EX4 5AD | - not rated | 4,037 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atkinson Secure Children's Home Care of: Devon County Council , County Hall EX2 4QD | - not rated | 187 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Magdalen Court School Victoria Park Road , EX2 4NU | - not rated | 331 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter School Victoria Park Road , EX2 4NS | - not rated | 569 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education 1 Douglas Avenue , EX8 2AU | - not rated | 617 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Devon Hospitals' Short Stay School Schoolrooms, Bramble Unit , RD&E Hospital EX2 5DW | 3out of 4 | 694 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coaver Club (Devon Norse) | County Hall, Topsham Road | 251 yd | |
| The Tasting Room | 204 Topsham Road, Exeter | 502 yd | |
| TLC Restaurant | Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Royal Devon And Exeter Hospital (Wonford) | 623 yd | |
| Filling Time | Haematology Centre, Royal Devon And Exeter Hospital (Wonford) | 623 yd | |
| Fine Fillings (Main Hospital) | Fine Fillings Main Entrance, Royal Devon And Exeter Hospital (Wonford) | 623 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coaver Club Bar | Devon County Council, County Hall | 251 yd | |
| Port Royal Inn | Weirfield Road, Exeter | 907 yd | |
| Dolphin Inn | 31 Burnthouse Lane, Exeter | 911 yd | |
| Mount Radford | 73-75 Magdalen Road, Exeter | 918 yd | |
| Conservative Club | 7 Church Street, Exeter | 999 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphin Fish & Chip Shop | 36B Burnthouse Lane, Exeter | 839 yd | |
| Ivor Dewdney | 30 Burnthouse Lane, Exeter | 860 yd | |
| Exeter Fast Food | 79 Burnthouse Lane, Exeter | 890 yd | |
| Rainbow House | 1-3 Burnthouse Lane, Exeter | 911 yd | |
| The Bengal | 48 Fore Street, Heavitree | 1,005 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Coaver Club MATFORD LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 343 yd |
| Magdalen Court School MULBERRY HOUSE MULBERRY HOUSE VICTORIA PARK ROAD | 396 yd | |
| Tunnels Tennis Club RIVERMEAD ROAD | tennis courts | 498 yd |
| Victoria Park Tennis Club LYNDHURST ROAD | tennis courts | 552 yd |
| Exeter School VICTORIA PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 590 yd |
| Royal Academy For Deaf Education TOPSHAM ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 719 yd |
| Wynstream School Burnthouse Lane | grass pitches | 831 yd |
| University Of Exeter (Duckes Meadow) Duckes Meadow Pavillion Duckes Meadow Pavillion Salmon Pool Lane | grass pitches | 858 yd |
| Isca Academy EARL RICHARDS ROAD SOUTH | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 927 yd |
| St Luke'S Sports Centre HEAVITREE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,051 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 42.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 45.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.