Butts Road is in Exeter and in Exeter district. EX2 5BL is located in the Heavitree electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Exeter. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Butts Road, Exeter, EX2 5BL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX2 5BN, EX2 5BH, EX2 5HT, EX2 5BG, EX2 5DL, EX2 5DJ, EX2 5HR, EX2 5FN, EX2 5EW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EX2 5BL has a female population much higher than UK average, with 59.6% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57.7% | 59.6% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 8.6% |
| Male | 42.3% | 40.4% | -1.9% | 49.0% | -8.6% |
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 | 24.9% | 31% | 6.1% | 37.9% | -6.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.2% | 34.4% | -5.8% | 44.2% | -9.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 10.1% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 25.5% | 19.7% | -5.8% | 6.1% | 13.6% |
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 (69.9%) 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 | 38.2% | 40.3% | 2.1% | 48.4% | -8.1% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 29.6% | -1.2% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 21.9% | 22.2% | 0.3% | 12.7% | 9.5% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 6.6% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.1% | 24.3% | -10.8% | 18.2% | 6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 9.3% | -5.4% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 11% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 8.5% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.5% | 10.5% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.3% | 32.2% | 12.9% | 33.8% | -1.6% |
| Other | 5.7% | 4.2% | -1.5% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 96.4% | 89.3% | -7.1% | 81.4% | 7.9% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 87.1% 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 | 93.5% | 87.1% | -6.4% | 83.2% | 3.9% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 5.6% | 3.4% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 5.4% | 2.3% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93% | 86.9% | -6.1% | 83.2% | 3.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 5.6% | 5.4% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 1.7% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.5% | 76.7% | -8.2% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 23.7% | 13.5% | 10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.6% | 37.2% | -1.6% |
| Christian | 53.7% | 46.2% | 7.5% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Butts Road was 47.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.8% lower than the Heavitree average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Butts Road has the 26th lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Heavitree and the 158th lowest crime rate of 398 local areas in Exeter .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 48.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79 Butts Road, Exeter, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2021-11-30 | £340,226 |
| 80 Butts Road, Exeter, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £173,000 | 2021-03-18 | £206,229 |
| 77 Butts Road, Exeter, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2017-05-09 | £161,591 |
| 80 Butts Road, Exeter, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £146,000 | 2014-09-30 | £225,822 |
| 79 Butts Road, Exeter, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2004-04-23 | £300,013 |
EX2 5BL 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 5BL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 45% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 160 |
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Nursery Magnolia Avenue , EX2 6DJ | 3out of 4 | 785 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Exe Nursery School Cowick Street , EX4 1HL | 4out of 4 | 3,317 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy South Lawn Terrace , Heavitree EX1 2SN | 4out of 4 | 552 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wynstream School Burnthouse Lane , EX2 6AY | 4out of 4 | 859 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School Ladysmith Road , EX1 2PS | 4out of 4 | 1,078 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladysmith Junior School Pretoria Road , EX1 2PT | 3out of 4 | 1,159 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodwater Academy Woodwater Lane , EX2 5AW | 3out of 4 | 1,165 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 1,495 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 | 1,541 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England School Harts Lane , EX1 3RD | - not rated | 2,365 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James School Summer Lane , EX4 8NN | 3out of 4 | 2,418 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Exe School Hatherleigh Road , EX2 9JU | 3out of 4 | 3,163 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 | 2,174 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter College Hele Road , EX4 4JS | - not rated | 2,919 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 | 4,307 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devon Hospitals' Short Stay School Schoolrooms, Bramble Unit , RD&E Hospital EX2 5DW | 3out of 4 | 404 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter School Victoria Park Road , EX2 4NS | - not rated | 669 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belong School Devon Wonford Community and Learning Centre , Burnthouse Lane EX2 6NF | - not rated | 833 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Magdalen Court School Victoria Park Road , EX2 4NU | - not rated | 1,019 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Atkinson Secure Children's Home Care of: Devon County Council , County Hall EX2 4QD | - not rated | 1,232 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Daisy Cafe | 98 Fore Street, Heavitree | 292 yd | |
| Tamarind Bay | 88 Fore Street, Heavitree | 344 yd | |
| Chicks | 55-57 Fore Street, Heavitree | 414 yd | |
| Princess Elizabeth Orthopaedic Centre Buffet Bar | Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, R. D & E Hospital (Wonford) | 427 yd | |
| Savour @ The Centre For Women's Health | Royal Devon And Exeter Hospital, Barrack Road | 427 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ship & Pelican | 54 Fore Street, Heavitree | 344 yd | |
| Royal Oak | The Royal Oak, 79 - 81 Fore Street | 352 yd | |
| The Heavy Tree | 77 Fore Street, Heavitree | 359 yd | |
| Conservative Club | 7 Church Street, Exeter | 387 yd | |
| Heavitree And Wonford United Services Club | 104 Wonford Street, Exeter | 389 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jumbo | New Jumbo Take Away, 34 Wonford Street | 94 yd | |
| The Bengal | 48 Fore Street, Heavitree | 443 yd | |
| Eddys Fast Food | 46 Fore Street, Heavitree | 443 yd | |
| New Orient | 40 Fore Street, Heavitree | 443 yd | |
| Choy's Takeaway | 97 Wonford Street, Exeter | 461 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express (2620) | 85 Fore Street, Heavitree | 349 yd | |
| Co-op | 63 Fore Street, Heavitree | 400 yd | |
| Lidl UK GmbH (1514) | Lidl UK GmbH (1514), Lidl Supermarket | 626 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 66 Polsloe Road, Exeter | 980 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heavitree Social Club EAST WONFORD HILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 404 yd |
| Heavitree Pleasure Ground Whipton Lane | tennis courts | 568 yd |
| St Michael’S Church Of England Primary Academy SOUTH LAWN TERRACE | grass pitches | 584 yd |
| Bramdean School 47-51 47-51 HOMEFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 735 yd |
| Wonford Sports Centre WONFORD DISTRICT CENTRE WONFORD DISTRICT CENTRE BURNTHOUSE LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 740 yd |
| Wynstream School Burnthouse Lane | grass pitches | 745 yd |
| Exeter School VICTORIA PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 767 yd |
| Wonford Playing Fields Ludwell Lane | grass pitches | 799 yd |
| Victoria Park Tennis Club LYNDHURST ROAD | tennis courts | 968 yd |
| Magdalen Court School MULBERRY HOUSE MULBERRY HOUSE VICTORIA PARK ROAD | 986 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.