Holloway Street is in Exeter and in Exeter district. EX2 4JD 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 Holloway Street, Exeter, EX2 4JD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX2 4AZ, EX2 4AY, EX2 4DA, EX2 4BZ, EX2 4DB, EX2 4JF, EX2 4JG, EX2 4JQ, EX2 4DG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EX2 4JD 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 4JD 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 Holloway Street was 862.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 542.9% higher than the Newtown and St Leonard's average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Holloway Street has the 4th highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Newtown and St Leonard's and the 7th highest crime rate of 398 local areas in Exeter .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 455.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75A Holloway Street, Exeter, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2023-05-15 | £168,737 |
| 75B Holloway Street, Exeter, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £192,000 | 2022-06-07 | £188,797 |
| 75B Holloway Street, Exeter, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £159,000 | 2018-09-28 | £174,143 |
| 75A Holloway Street, Exeter, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2016-09-23 | £172,863 |
| 74 Holloway Street, Exeter, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2012-10-31 | £206,875 |
EX2 4JD 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 Cowick Street , EX4 1HL | 4out of 4 | 1,386 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnut Nursery Magnolia Avenue , EX2 6DJ | 3out of 4 | 2,387 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 | 739 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St David's CofE Primary School Dinham Road , EX4 4EE | 3out of 4 | 803 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Primary School Union Street , EX2 9BB | 3out of 4 | 911 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Primary School Clifton Road , EX1 2BP | 2out of 4 | 1,099 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Montgomery Primary School Redvers Road , St Thomas EX4 1BS | 3out of 4 | 1,141 yd | Foundation school | Yes | 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 | 1,719 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Isca Earl Richards Road South , EX2 6AP | 3out of 4 | 2,111 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James School Summer Lane , EX4 8NN | 3out of 4 | 3,489 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Aided School Quarry Lane , Heavitree EX2 5AP | 3out of 4 | 3,580 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England School Harts Lane , EX1 3RD | - not rated | 4,110 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 | 707 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter College Hele Road , EX4 4JS | - not rated | 1,227 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 | 3,030 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter Cathedral School The Chantry , Palace Gate EX1 1HX | - not rated | 218 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education 1 Douglas Avenue , EX8 2AU | - not rated | 668 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Maynard School Denmark Road , EX1 1SJ | - not rated | 759 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's School 25-29 St David's Hill , EX4 4DA | - not rated | 940 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Magdalen Court School Victoria Park Road , EX2 4NU | - not rated | 1,050 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mango's | Mango's Café & Bar, Kings Wharf | 166 yd | |
| Sundays | Sundays, 23 The Quay | 177 yd | |
| The Riverside Cafe (Exeter) Ltd | Antiques Centre, The Quay | 183 yd | |
| Doctor Ink's Curiosities | 43 The Quay, Exeter | 183 yd | |
| OPA Taverna | 36-37 South Street, Exeter | 207 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JD Wetherspoon George's Meeting House | JD Wetherspoon Georges Meeting House, Georges Meeting House | 210 yd | |
| Exeter White Ensign Club | Trinity House, South Street | 210 yd | |
| On the Waterfront | On The Waterfront, 5-9 The Quay | 213 yd | |
| Samuel Jones Ale & Smoke House | 37 Commercial Road, Exeter | 284 yd | |
| Bishops Blaize | Commercial Road, Exeter | 298 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yummy House | 59 South Street, Exeter | 177 yd | |
| Dos Bros Burritos | 2 Market Street, Exeter | 292 yd | |
| Veg Box Cafe | 7 Piazza Terracina, Haven Road | 295 yd | |
| Hook Fish and Chips | 88 South Street, Exeter | 356 yd | |
| Ten Fifty | 1 The Cloisters, Cathedral Close | 386 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quick Stop | 143B Fore Street, St Davids | 549 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 211-219 High Street, Exeter | 589 yd | |
| Co-op | 1 Haven Road, Exeter | 602 yd | |
| Tesco Metro (2486) | Tesco, 223-225 High Street | 606 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's Supermarket, Guildhall Shopping Centre | 640 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Naturel (Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel) SOUTHERNHAY EAST | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 136 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Exeter) SOUTHERNHAY GARDENS | health and fitness suite | 287 yd |
| Pure Gym (Exeter Fore Street) 177-181 177-181 FORE STREET | health and fitness suite | 536 yd |
| Royal Academy For Deaf Education TOPSHAM ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 556 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (Exeter) TUDOR STREET | health and fitness suite | 702 yd |
| The Maynard School DENMARK ROAD | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 714 yd |
| Riverside Leisure Centre (Exeter) COWICK STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 726 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Exeter) PAUL STREET | health and fitness suite | 726 yd |
| Sweat & Stretch Fitness Centre (Closed) Devon House Devon House Paris Street | health and fitness suite | 750 yd |
| Studio One-To-One Fitness (Closed) Lower North Street | health and fitness suite | 802 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 | 86.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 86.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 86.4% |
| 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 | 111.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.