Magdalen Street is in Exeter and in Exeter district. EX2 4HY is located in the St David's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Exeter. This postcode has been in use since 1986-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Magdalen Street, Exeter, EX2 4HY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX2 4AA, EX2 4HX, EX2 4HA, EX1 1AF, EX1 1SG, EX1 1AP, EX2 4HN, EX2 4JF, EX1 1PE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EX2 4HY is primarily male, with 55.1% 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 | 40.7% | 44.9% | 4.2% | 51.0% | -6.1% |
| Male | 59.3% | 55.1% | -4.2% | 49.0% | 6.1% |
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 4HY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 69% 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 | 68.2% | 69% | 0.8% | 37.9% | 31.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.8% | 23.5% | 5.7% | 44.2% | -20.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 3.9% | -5.4% | 9.1% | -5.2% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
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 (86.5%) 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 | 45.7% | 55.4% | 9.7% | 48.4% | 7.0% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 31.1% | -5.3% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 8.8% | -4.8% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 3.9% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 4HY this area, 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 53.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.3% | 6% | -3.3% | 18.2% | -12.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.3% | 5.1% | -4.2% | 9.6% | -4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 12% | 0.4% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 21.7% | 18% | -3.7% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.6% | 53.9% | 11.3% | 33.8% | 20.1% |
| Other | 5.4% | 3% | -2.4% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.2% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 0.7% | 5.8% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 3.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 2.9% | 1.4% | -1.5% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 91.4% | 69.2% | -22.2% | 81.4% | -12.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 7.6% | 6.2% | 0.6% | 7.0% |
| Other | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 59.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.3% | 59.8% | -19.5% | 83.2% | -23.4% |
| European Union | 10% | 11% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.7% | 20.4% | 14.7% | 5.6% | 14.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 5.5% | 4.1% | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.9% | 59.8% | -18.1% | 83.2% | -23.4% |
| 10+ Years | 6.4% | 9.9% | 3.5% | 9.8% | 0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 5.2% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 8.8% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 6.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.4% | 16.3% | 9.9% | 1.9% | 14.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.2% | 76.7% | -16.5% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 7.4% | 0.1% | 7.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 4.9% | 0.3% | 4.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 3.3% | 0.2% | 3.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Central and South America | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 7.7% | 13.5% | -5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.2% | 37.2% | 10.0% |
| Christian | 32.3% | 46.2% | -13.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 8.3% | 6.5% | 1.8% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Magdalen Street was 181.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.8% higher than the Newtown and St Leonard's average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Magdalen Street has the 19th highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Newtown and St Leonard's and the 55th highest crime rate of 396 local areas in Exeter .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 85.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 3 50 Magdalen Street, Exeter, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2022-09-27 | £431,040 |
| Flat 4 50 Magdalen Street, Exeter, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2022-09-27 | £251,440 |
| 49 Magdalen Street, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £1,100,000 | 2022-05-20 | £1,126,022 |
| Flat 1 50 Magdalen Street, Exeter, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2022-05-20 | £151,882 |
| Flat 2 50 Magdalen Street, Exeter, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2022-05-20 | £265,793 |
EX2 4HY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 4HY 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 | 113 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 86 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 0 |
| Education | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Construction | 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 | 1,626 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnut Nursery School - Exeter Nursery Schools Federation Magnolia Avenue , EX2 6DJ | 3out of 4 | 2,199 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 | 603 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School (VC) St Leonard's Road , EX2 4NQ | - not rated | 603 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School (VC) St Leonard's Road , EX2 4NQ | - not rated | 603 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Primary School Clifton Road , EX1 2BP | - not rated | 879 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Primary School Clifton Road , EX1 2BP | 2out of 4 | 879 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 | 603 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Stocker Middle School Buddle Lane , EX4 1JT | - not rated | 1,822 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradley Rowe Middle School Burnthouse Lane , EX2 6AY | - not rated | 2,020 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exwick Middle School Exwick Hill , Exwick EX4 2BG | - not rated | 2,424 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerway Middle School Summerway , EX4 8DF | - not rated | 3,380 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 | 1,895 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Exe School Hatherleigh Road , EX2 9JU | - not rated | 1,895 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Isca Academy Earl Richards Road South , EX2 6AP | 3out of 4 | 2,006 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Isca College of Media Arts Earl Richards Road South , EX2 6AP | - not rated | 2,006 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James School Summer Lane , EX4 8NN | 3out of 4 | 3,266 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 | 673 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter and North Devon Colleges Group Hele Road , EX4 4JS | - not rated | 1,314 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 | 3,063 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Steiner Academy Exeter Cowley Bridge Road , Thomas Hall EX4 5AD | - not rated | 3,063 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Matford Brook Academy March Close , Matford EX2 0BZ | - not rated | 3,943 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 | 257 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter Cathedral School The Chantry , Palace Gate EX1 1HX | - not rated | 312 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maria Montessori School 3 St Leonard's Place , EX2 4LZ | - not rated | 405 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Maynard School Denmark Road , EX1 1SJ | - not rated | 521 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Exeter Tutorial College 44-46 Magdalen Road , EX2 4TE | - not rated | 706 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rendezvous 10 | 38 Southernhay East, Exeter | 145 yd | |
| Cosy Club Exeter | 1 Southernhay Gardens, Exeter | 163 yd | |
| SERCO | Third Floor, Senate Court | 194 yd | |
| Relish Sandwich Bar | 30 Southernhay East, Exeter | 256 yd | |
| OPA Taverna | 36-37 South Street, Exeter | 257 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JD Wetherspoon George's Meeting House | JD Wetherspoon Georges Meeting House, Georges Meeting House | 257 yd | |
| Exeter White Ensign Club | Trinity House, South Street | 257 yd | |
| Devon & Exeter Institution | 7 Cathedral Close, Exeter | 367 yd | |
| On the Waterfront | On The Waterfront, 5-9 The Quay | 388 yd | |
| Mount Radford | 73-75 Magdalen Road, Exeter | 455 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yummy House | 59 South Street, Exeter | 263 yd | |
| Ten Fifty | 1 The Cloisters, Cathedral Close | 361 yd | |
| Dos Bros Burritos | 2 Market Street, Exeter | 379 yd | |
| Hook Fish and Chips | 88 South Street, Exeter | 396 yd | |
| Exeter South Street KFC | KFC, 93-95 South Street | 456 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | 211-219 High Street, Exeter | 538 yd | |
| Tesco Metro (2486) | Tesco, 223-225 High Street | 543 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's Supermarket, Guildhall Shopping Centre | 637 yd | |
| Quick Stop | 143B Fore Street, St Davids | 663 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Iceland Store, Iceland Foods Ltd | 715 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Anytime Fitness (Exeter) SOUTHERNHAY GARDENS | health and fitness suite | 92 yd |
| Spa Naturel (Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel) SOUTHERNHAY EAST | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 149 yd |
| The Maynard School DENMARK ROAD | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 519 yd |
| Pure Gym (Exeter Fore Street) 177-181 177-181 FORE STREET | health and fitness suite | 567 yd |
| Royal Academy For Deaf Education TOPSHAM ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 586 yd |
| Sweat & Stretch Fitness Centre (Closed) Devon House Devon House Paris Street | health and fitness suite | 592 yd |
| Pyramids Swimming & Leisure Centre HEAVITREE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 654 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Exeter) PAUL STREET | health and fitness suite | 701 yd |
| Studio One-To-One Fitness (Closed) Lower North Street | health and fitness suite | 807 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (Exeter) TUDOR STREET | health and fitness suite | 842 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 | 41.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 41.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 41.2% |
| 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 | 74.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 95 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.