Salmon Pool Lane is in Exeter and in Exeter district. EX2 4SL is located in the Priory electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Exeter. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Salmon Pool Lane, Exeter, EX2 4SL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX2 6AA, EX2 4SH, EX2 4SQ, EX2 6AG, EX2 6AB, EX2 4SN, EX2 4SR, EX2 6AQ, EX2 4SP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EX2 4SL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 50.8% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 46.8% | 49.2% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of EX2 4SL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.9% | 22.4% | -6.5% | 37.9% | -15.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.8% | 62.4% | 11.6% | 44.2% | 18.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 8.3% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 10.7% | 3.8% | -6.9% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 (87.6%) 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 | 49.4% | 56.3% | 6.9% | 48.4% | 7.9% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 31.3% | 1.4% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 9% | -5.7% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 2.8% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 4SL this area, 6.3% 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 62.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.7% | 6.3% | -8.4% | 18.2% | -11.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.6% | 3.1% | -6.5% | 9.6% | -6.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 11.5% | -5.8% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 3.5% | 3.0% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.1% | 10.8% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.2% | 62.6% | 15.4% | 33.8% | 28.8% |
| Other | 3.6% | 2.1% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.7% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 97.4% | 92.7% | -4.7% | 81.4% | 11.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 91% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.5% | 91% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 4.2% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 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 | 93.5% | 91.2% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 7.1% | 6.7% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 0.6% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.8% | 76.7% | 14.1% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.6% | 13.5% | -9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.5% | 37.2% | 0.3% |
| Christian | 49.9% | 46.2% | 3.7% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Salmon Pool Lane was 142.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 142.9% higher than the Heavitree average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Salmon Pool Lane has the 14th highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Heavitree and the 80th highest crime rate of 396 local areas in Exeter .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1B Parr House Salmon Pool Lane, Exeter, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £91,000 | 2002-07-01 | £186,146 |
EX2 4SL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
EX2 4SL 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 retired residents living in EX2 4SL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 96 |
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Nursery School - Exeter Nursery Schools Federation Magnolia Avenue , EX2 6DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,056 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Exe Nursery School - Exeter Nursery Schools Federation Cowick Street , EX4 1HL | 4out of 4 | 2,484 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Rowe First School Burnthouse Lane , EX2 6AY | - not rated | 696 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wynstream School Burnthouse Lane , EX2 6AY | - not rated | 742 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wynstream Primary School Academy Burnthouse Lane , EX2 6AY | 2out of 4 | 742 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter Central CofE First School St Leonard's Road , EX2 4NQ | - not rated | 911 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School (VC) St Leonard's Road , EX2 4NQ | - not rated | 911 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Rowe Middle School Burnthouse Lane , EX2 6AY | - not rated | 696 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter Central CofE Middle School St Leonard's Road , EX2 4NQ | - not rated | 911 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Stocker Middle School Buddle Lane , EX4 1JT | - not rated | 2,747 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerway Middle School Summerway , EX4 8DF | - not rated | 3,488 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exwick Middle School Exwick Hill , Exwick EX4 2BG | - not rated | 3,874 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 | 493 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Isca College of Media Arts Earl Richards Road South , EX2 6AP | - not rated | 493 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Exe School Hatherleigh Road , EX2 9JU | 3out of 4 | 2,030 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Exe School Hatherleigh Road , EX2 9JU | - not rated | 2,030 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Aided School Quarry Lane , Heavitree EX2 5AP | - not rated | 2,543 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 | 2,156 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter and North Devon Colleges Group Hele Road , EX4 4JS | - not rated | 2,826 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matford Brook Academy March Close , Matford EX2 0BZ | - not rated | 2,926 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Hall School Cowley Bridge Road , EX4 5AD | 2out of 4 | 4,551 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Steiner Academy Exeter Cowley Bridge Road , Thomas Hall EX4 5AD | - not rated | 4,551 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atkinson Secure Children's Home Care of: Devon County Council , County Hall EX2 4QD | - not rated | 513 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dryden School Wonford House Hospital , Dryden Road EX2 5AF | - not rated | 802 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount St Mary's Convent School Wonford Road , EX2 4PF | - not rated | 855 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Magdalen Court School Victoria Park Road , EX2 4NU | - not rated | 884 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Devon Hospitals' Short Stay School Schoolrooms, Bramble Unit , RD&E Hospital EX2 5DW | 3out of 4 | 899 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tasting Room | 204 Topsham Road, Exeter | 52 yd | |
| Coaver Club (Devon Norse) | County Hall, Topsham Road | 515 yd | |
| Millbrook Village Management Ltd | Millbrook Village, Turnstone Road | 630 yd | |
| TLC Restaurant | Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Royal Devon And Exeter Hospital (Wonford) | 897 yd | |
| Filling Time | Haematology Centre, Royal Devon And Exeter Hospital (Wonford) | 897 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coaver Club Bar | Devon County Council, County Hall | 515 yd | |
| Dolphin Inn | 31 Burnthouse Lane, Exeter | 605 yd | |
| Port Royal Inn | Weirfield Road, Exeter | 1,081 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivor Dewdney | 30 Burnthouse Lane, Exeter | 559 yd | |
| Rainbow House | 1-3 Burnthouse Lane, Exeter | 605 yd | |
| Dolphin Fish & Chip Shop | 36B Burnthouse Lane, Exeter | 622 yd | |
| Exeter Fast Food | 79 Burnthouse Lane, Exeter | 734 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tunnels Tennis Club RIVERMEAD ROAD | tennis courts | 313 yd |
| University Of Exeter (Duckes Meadow) Duckes Meadow Pavillion Duckes Meadow Pavillion Salmon Pool Lane | grass pitches | 383 yd |
| Isca Academy EARL RICHARDS ROAD SOUTH | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 496 yd |
| Coaver Club MATFORD LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 674 yd |
| Bromhams Farm Playing Fields (Closed) Clapperbrook Lane East | grass pitches | 689 yd |
| St Loyes College (Closed) Topsham Road | grass pitches | 746 yd |
| Wynstream School Burnthouse Lane | grass pitches | 798 yd |
| Magdalen Court School MULBERRY HOUSE MULBERRY HOUSE VICTORIA PARK ROAD | 872 yd | |
| Royal Academy For Deaf Education TOPSHAM ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 957 yd |
| Grace Road Playing Fields (Closed) Alphin Brook Road | grass pitches | 999 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.