Southgate is in Exeter and in Exeter district. EX2 4DA is located in the St David's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Exeter. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Southgate, Exeter, EX2 4DA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX2 4DB, EX2 4AZ, EX2 4JD, EX1 1ES, EX2 4BZ, EX2 4DE, EX1 1EE, EX2 4AY, EX1 1ED.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EX2 4DA is primarily male, with 53.1% of the population 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 | 46.3% | 46.9% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -4.1% |
| Male | 53.7% | 53.1% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 4.1% |
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 | 37% | 37.3% | 0.3% | 37.9% | -0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.8% | 19.6% | -3.2% | 44.2% | -24.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 5.9% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Divorced | 22.2% | 26.8% | 4.6% | 9.1% | 17.7% |
| Widowed | 12.3% | 10.5% | -1.8% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (56.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 26.6% | 24.7% | -1.9% | 48.4% | -23.7% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 32.1% | -1.2% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 23.2% | 21.6% | -1.6% | 12.7% | 8.9% |
| Bad health | 11.9% | 17.3% | 5.4% | 4.0% | 13.3% |
| Very bad health | 5.1% | 4.3% | -0.8% | 1.2% | 3.1% |
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 4DA this area, 32.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34% | 32.7% | -1.3% | 18.2% | 14.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 13.7% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 12.4% | 0.1% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 5.2% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.8% | 9.2% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -7.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.4% | 24.8% | 4.4% | 33.8% | -9.0% |
| Other | 6.2% | 2% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 96.6% | 89.5% | -7.1% | 81.4% | 8.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 84.6% 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 | 91% | 84.6% | -6.4% | 83.2% | 1.4% |
| European Union | 6.2% | 6.8% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 4.9% | 4.3% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.4% | 85.1% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 1.9% |
| 10+ Years | 4% | 4.3% | 0.3% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 3.1% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 5.6% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.5% | 76.7% | -16.2% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Middle East | 3.1% | 0.1% | 3.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 26.5% | 13.5% | 13.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.6% | 37.2% | -0.6% |
| Christian | 46.6% | 46.2% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Muslim | 4.3% | 6.5% | -2.2% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Southgate was 856.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 549.6% higher than the Newtown and St Leonard's average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Southgate has the 4th highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Newtown and St Leonard's and the 7th highest crime rate of 396 local areas in Exeter .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 437.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.1%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6B Southgate, Exeter, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2021-01-19 | £145,173 |
| 18A Southgate, Exeter, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2020-02-27 | £161,124 |
| 6B Southgate, Exeter, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £149,950 | 2017-09-21 | £158,418 |
| 8B Southgate, Exeter, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £112,500 | 2007-10-21 | £175,605 |
| 6A Southgate, Exeter, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2007-01-05 | £160,357 |
EX2 4DA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 42 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Exe Nursery School - Exeter Nursery Schools Federation Cowick Street , EX4 1HL | 4out of 4 | 1,379 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnut Nursery School - Exeter Nursery Schools Federation Magnolia Avenue , EX2 6DJ | 3out of 4 | 2,361 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter Central CofE First School St Leonard's Road , EX2 4NQ | - not rated | 708 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School (VC) St Leonard's Road , EX2 4NQ | - not rated | 708 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School (VC) St Leonard's Road , EX2 4NQ | - not rated | 708 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St David's Church of England Primary School Dinham Road , EX4 4EE | - not rated | 840 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St David's CofE Primary School Dinham Road , EX4 4EE | - not rated | 840 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter Central CofE Middle School St Leonard's Road , EX2 4NQ | - not rated | 708 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Stocker Middle School Buddle Lane , EX4 1JT | - not rated | 1,577 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradley Rowe Middle School Burnthouse Lane , EX2 6AY | - not rated | 2,150 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exwick Middle School Exwick Hill , Exwick EX4 2BG | - not rated | 2,294 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerway Middle School Summerway , EX4 8DF | - not rated | 3,626 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Exe School Hatherleigh Road , EX2 9JU | 3out of 4 | 1,688 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Exe School Hatherleigh Road , EX2 9JU | - not rated | 1,688 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Isca Academy Earl Richards Road South , EX2 6AP | 3out of 4 | 2,073 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Isca College of Media Arts Earl Richards Road South , EX2 6AP | - not rated | 2,073 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James School Summer Lane , EX4 8NN | 3out of 4 | 3,506 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 747 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter and North Devon Colleges Group Hele Road , EX4 4JS | - not rated | 1,268 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 | 3,072 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Steiner Academy Exeter Cowley Bridge Road , Thomas Hall EX4 5AD | - not rated | 3,072 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Matford Brook Academy March Close , Matford EX2 0BZ | - not rated | 3,841 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presentation of Mary Convent School Palace Gate , EX1 1JA | - not rated | 196 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter Cathedral School The Chantry , Palace Gate EX1 1HX | - not rated | 260 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maria Montessori School 3 St Leonard's Place , EX2 4LZ | - not rated | 550 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Maynard School Denmark Road , EX1 1SJ | - not rated | 768 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Exeter Tutorial College 44-46 Magdalen Road , EX2 4TE | - not rated | 940 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Riverside Cafe (Exeter) Ltd | Antiques Centre, The Quay | 133 yd | |
| Doctor Ink's Curiosities | 43 The Quay, Exeter | 133 yd | |
| Mango's | Mango's Café & Bar, Kings Wharf | 141 yd | |
| OPA Taverna | 36-37 South Street, Exeter | 152 yd | |
| Sundays | Sundays, 23 The Quay | 189 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JD Wetherspoon George's Meeting House | JD Wetherspoon Georges Meeting House, Georges Meeting House | 155 yd | |
| Exeter White Ensign Club | Trinity House, South Street | 155 yd | |
| Bishops Blaize | Commercial Road, Exeter | 228 yd | |
| Samuel Jones Ale & Smoke House | 37 Commercial Road, Exeter | 230 yd | |
| On the Waterfront | On The Waterfront, 5-9 The Quay | 243 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yummy House | 59 South Street, Exeter | 111 yd | |
| Dos Bros Burritos | 2 Market Street, Exeter | 214 yd | |
| Hook Fish and Chips | 88 South Street, Exeter | 288 yd | |
| Veg Box Cafe | 7 Piazza Terracina, Haven Road | 290 yd | |
| Ten Fifty | 1 The Cloisters, Cathedral Close | 338 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quick Stop | 143B Fore Street, St Davids | 466 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 211-219 High Street, Exeter | 541 yd | |
| Co-op | 1 Haven Road, Exeter | 558 yd | |
| Tesco Metro (2486) | Tesco, 223-225 High Street | 563 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's Supermarket, Guildhall Shopping Centre | 576 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Naturel (Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel) SOUTHERNHAY EAST | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 131 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Exeter) SOUTHERNHAY GARDENS | health and fitness suite | 327 yd |
| Pure Gym (Exeter Fore Street) 177-181 177-181 FORE STREET | health and fitness suite | 465 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (Exeter) TUDOR STREET | health and fitness suite | 621 yd |
| Royal Academy For Deaf Education TOPSHAM ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 631 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Exeter) PAUL STREET | health and fitness suite | 668 yd |
| Riverside Leisure Centre (Exeter) COWICK STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 673 yd |
| Studio One-To-One Fitness (Closed) Lower North Street | health and fitness suite | 733 yd |
| Sweat & Stretch Fitness Centre (Closed) Devon House Devon House Paris Street | health and fitness suite | 747 yd |
| The Maynard School DENMARK ROAD | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 766 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 | 88.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 121.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.