Belle Isle Drive is in Exeter and in Exeter district. EX2 4RY 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 Belle Isle Drive, Exeter, EX2 4RY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX2 4RX, EX2 4JS, EX2 4RU, EX2 4EG, EX2 4RT, EX2 4RP, EX2 4RS, EX2 4RR, EX2 4DD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding EX2 4RY has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% of residents 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 | 50.7% | 47.3% | -3.4% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 49.3% | 52.7% | 3.4% | 49.0% | 3.7% |
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 4RY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.5% 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 | 37.1% | 45.5% | 8.4% | 37.9% | 7.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.7% | 35.4% | -8.3% | 44.2% | -8.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3% | 0.5% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 9.5% | 2.4% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 7.9% | -1.2% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.2% | 51.7% | 0.5% | 48.4% | 3.3% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 31% | -5.6% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 11.3% | 2.8% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 4.9% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
In the area around EX2 4RY this area, 7.9% 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 64.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.6% | 7.9% | -0.7% | 18.2% | -10.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.6% | 5.2% | -4.4% | 9.6% | -4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 3.7% | -8.5% | 13.4% | -9.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 6.3% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.1% | 11% | 5.9% | 16.9% | -5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 58.4% | 64.4% | 6.0% | 33.8% | 30.6% |
| Other | 3% | 1.6% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 91.1% | 94% | 2.9% | 81.4% | 12.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 84.1% 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 | 87.8% | 84.1% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 0.9% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 9.5% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 4% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.8% | 84.1% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 0.9% |
| 10+ Years | 3.3% | 8% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 4.5% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 3.5% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.6% | 76.7% | 5.9% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 7.5% | 13.5% | -6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51% | 37.2% | 13.8% |
| Christian | 41% | 46.2% | -5.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Belle Isle Drive was 101.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.3% lower than the Newtown and St Leonard's average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Belle Isle Drive has the 26th lowest crime rate of 57 local areas in Newtown and St Leonard's and the 119th highest crime rate of 398 local areas in Exeter .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 66.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Isle Lodge Belle Isle Drive, Exeter, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £920,000 | 2025-02-06 | £935,349 |
| Belle Isle Lodge Belle Isle Drive, Exeter, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £170,153 | 1999-07-15 | £764,512 |
| Belle Isle Lodge Belle Isle Drive, Exeter, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £55,000 | 1996-11-15 | £309,971 |
EX2 4RY 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in EX2 4RY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Education | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Exe Nursery School Cowick Street , EX4 1HL | 4out of 4 | 1,735 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnut Nursery Magnolia Avenue , EX2 6DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,741 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 | 388 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Primary School Union Street , EX2 9BB | 3out of 4 | 1,221 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wynstream School Burnthouse Lane , EX2 6AY | 4out of 4 | 1,450 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Primary School Clifton Road , EX1 2BP | 2out of 4 | 1,484 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St David's CofE Primary School Dinham Road , EX4 4EE | 3out of 4 | 1,682 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,251 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Exe School Hatherleigh Road , EX2 9JU | 3out of 4 | 1,498 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 | 3,133 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James School Summer Lane , EX4 8NN | 3out of 4 | 3,696 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England School Harts Lane , EX1 3RD | - not rated | 3,998 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 | 1,526 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter College Hele Road , EX4 4JS | - not rated | 2,118 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 | 3,908 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education 1 Douglas Avenue , EX8 2AU | - not rated | 285 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Atkinson Secure Children's Home Care of: Devon County Council , County Hall EX2 4QD | - not rated | 456 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Magdalen Court School Victoria Park Road , EX2 4NU | - not rated | 742 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter Cathedral School The Chantry , Palace Gate EX1 1HX | - not rated | 1,096 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Maynard School Denmark Road , EX1 1SJ | - not rated | 1,102 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | 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 | 389 yd | |
| St Leonards Church | Topsham Road, Exeter | 499 yd | |
| The Hourglass Inn | 21 Melbourne Street, Exeter | 660 yd | |
| Quayside | 60A Haven Road, Exeter | 724 yd | |
| Boatyard Bakery & Cafe | 60B Haven Road, Exeter | 724 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coaver Club Bar | Devon County Council, County Hall | 389 yd | |
| Port Royal Inn | Weirfield Road, Exeter | 416 yd | |
| On the Waterfront | On The Waterfront, 5-9 The Quay | 744 yd | |
| Exe Water Sports Club | 62 Haven Road, Exeter | 745 yd | |
| Mount Radford | 73-75 Magdalen Road, Exeter | 964 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veg Box Cafe | 7 Piazza Terracina, Haven Road | 806 yd | |
| Fika Exeter | 9 Welcome Street, Exeter | 840 yd | |
| Yummy House | 59 South Street, Exeter | 1,066 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 1 Haven Road, Exeter | 1,056 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Academy For Deaf Education TOPSHAM ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 365 yd |
| Tunnels Tennis Club RIVERMEAD ROAD | tennis courts | 378 yd |
| Coaver Club MATFORD LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 407 yd |
| Unit 7 Gym UNIT 7 UNIT 7 KENNFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 747 yd |
| Magdalen Court School MULBERRY HOUSE MULBERRY HOUSE VICTORIA PARK ROAD | 811 yd | |
| Bromhams Farm Playing Fields (Closed) Clapperbrook Lane East | grass pitches | 838 yd |
| University Of Exeter (Duckes Meadow) Duckes Meadow Pavillion Duckes Meadow Pavillion Salmon Pool Lane | grass pitches | 881 yd |
| The Gym (Exeter) RETAIL PARK CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 943 yd |
| Victoria Park Tennis Club LYNDHURST ROAD | tennis courts | 944 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Exeter) SOUTHERNHAY GARDENS | health and fitness suite | 1,008 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.