Radford Road is in Exeter and in Exeter district. EX2 4ET 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Radford Road, Exeter, EX2 4ET and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX2 4HE, EX2 4NB, EX2 4ES, EX2 4HF, EX2 4HD, EX2 4EU, EX2 4NA, EX2 4HJ, EX2 4ER.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EX2 4ET is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 51.3% | -1.8% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 46.9% | 48.7% | 1.8% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 EX2 4ET, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.1% 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 | 49.1% | 51.1% | 2.0% | 37.9% | 13.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.4% | 32.6% | -2.8% | 44.2% | -11.6% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 12.4% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 2.1% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 (86%) 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 | 54.7% | 50.5% | -4.2% | 48.4% | 2.1% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 35.5% | 4.6% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 11.5% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
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 57.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.3% | 12.3% | -1.0% | 18.2% | -5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.9% | 7.7% | 2.8% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 6.8% | -5.1% | 13.4% | -6.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 11.5% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 54% | 57.9% | 3.9% | 33.8% | 24.1% |
| Other | 3.5% | 0.4% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.2% 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% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 0.7% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 94.5% | 89.2% | -5.3% | 81.4% | 7.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 82.4% 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 | 87.1% | 82.4% | -4.7% | 83.2% | -0.8% |
| European Union | 5.1% | 10% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 0.7% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.5% | 82.1% | -3.4% | 83.2% | -1.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 10.4% | 7.7% | 9.8% | 0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.9% | 1.1% | -4.8% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 3.2% | -1.1% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.1% | 76.7% | 1.4% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.6% | 13.5% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.8% | 37.2% | 16.6% |
| Christian | 33.7% | 46.2% | -12.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Other religion | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Radford Road was 48.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.4% lower than the Newtown and St Leonard's average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Radford Road has the 15th lowest crime rate of 57 local areas in Newtown and St Leonard's and the 161st lowest crime rate of 396 local areas in Exeter .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -87.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64 Radford Road, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2025-05-30 | £279,706 |
| 39 Radford Road, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2025-03-21 | £306,000 |
| 54 Radford Road, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2024-04-26 | £276,387 |
| 48 Radford Road, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2023-03-17 | £281,141 |
| 58 Radford Road, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2022-11-11 | £321,168 |
EX2 4ET area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 100 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Education | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,749 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnut Nursery School - Exeter Nursery Schools Federation Magnolia Avenue , EX2 6DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,905 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 | 278 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School (VC) St Leonard's Road , EX2 4NQ | - not rated | 278 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School (VC) St Leonard's Road , EX2 4NQ | - not rated | 278 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Primary School Clifton Road , EX1 2BP | - not rated | 955 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Primary School Clifton Road , EX1 2BP | 2out of 4 | 955 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 | 278 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradley Rowe Middle School Burnthouse Lane , EX2 6AY | - not rated | 1,706 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Stocker Middle School Buddle Lane , EX4 1JT | - not rated | 1,972 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exwick Middle School Exwick Hill , Exwick EX4 2BG | - not rated | 2,733 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerway Middle School Summerway , EX4 8DF | - not rated | 3,332 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isca Academy Earl Richards Road South , EX2 6AP | 3out of 4 | 1,682 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Isca College of Media Arts Earl Richards Road South , EX2 6AP | - not rated | 1,682 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Exe School Hatherleigh Road , EX2 9JU | 3out of 4 | 1,836 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Exe School Hatherleigh Road , EX2 9JU | - not rated | 1,836 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Aided School Quarry Lane , Heavitree EX2 5AP | - not rated | 3,123 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 979 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter and North Devon Colleges Group Hele Road , EX4 4JS | - not rated | 1,638 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 | 3,377 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Steiner Academy Exeter Cowley Bridge Road , Thomas Hall EX4 5AD | - not rated | 3,377 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Matford Brook Academy March Close , Matford EX2 0BZ | - not rated | 3,706 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maria Montessori School 3 St Leonard's Place , EX2 4LZ | - not rated | 93 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Maynard School Denmark Road , EX1 1SJ | - not rated | 561 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Presentation of Mary Convent School Palace Gate , EX1 1JA | - not rated | 564 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter Tutorial College 44-46 Magdalen Road , EX2 4TE | - not rated | 570 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Exeter Tutorial College 44-46 Magdalen Road , EX2 4TE | - not rated | 570 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Leonards Church | Topsham Road, Exeter | 228 yd | |
| The Hourglass Inn | 21 Melbourne Street, Exeter | 242 yd | |
| Calvo Loco | 25 Magdalen Road, Exeter | 356 yd | |
| Portal Pizza | 35 Magdalen Road, Exeter | 374 yd | |
| The Sandwiched Inn | 36 Magdalen Road, Exeter | 385 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Royal Inn | Weirfield Road, Exeter | 386 yd | |
| Mount Radford | 73-75 Magdalen Road, Exeter | 393 yd | |
| On the Waterfront | On The Waterfront, 5-9 The Quay | 403 yd | |
| Exe Water Sports Club | 62 Haven Road, Exeter | 534 yd | |
| JD Wetherspoon George's Meeting House | JD Wetherspoon Georges Meeting House, Georges Meeting House | 549 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veg Box Cafe | 7 Piazza Terracina, Haven Road | 531 yd | |
| Yummy House | 59 South Street, Exeter | 534 yd | |
| Dos Bros Burritos | 2 Market Street, Exeter | 656 yd | |
| Ten Fifty | 1 The Cloisters, Cathedral Close | 682 yd | |
| Hook Fish and Chips | 88 South Street, Exeter | 699 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | 211-219 High Street, Exeter | 862 yd | |
| Tesco Metro (2486) | Tesco, 223-225 High Street | 865 yd | |
| Co-op | 1 Haven Road, Exeter | 885 yd | |
| Quick Stop | 143B Fore Street, St Davids | 923 yd | |
| Waitrose | 2 Gladstone Road, Exeter | 942 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Academy For Deaf Education TOPSHAM ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 291 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Exeter) SOUTHERNHAY GARDENS | health and fitness suite | 365 yd |
| Spa Naturel (Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel) SOUTHERNHAY EAST | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 437 yd |
| Coaver Club MATFORD LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 533 yd |
| The Maynard School DENMARK ROAD | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 558 yd |
| Magdalen Court School MULBERRY HOUSE MULBERRY HOUSE VICTORIA PARK ROAD | 694 yd | |
| Victoria Park Tennis Club LYNDHURST ROAD | tennis courts | 720 yd |
| Pyramids Swimming & Leisure Centre HEAVITREE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 769 yd |
| St Luke'S Sports Centre HEAVITREE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 825 yd |
| Sweat & Stretch Fitness Centre (Closed) Devon House Devon House Paris Street | health and fitness suite | 851 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 146.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.