Church Terrace is in Exeter and in Exeter district. EX2 5DU 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 Church Terrace, Exeter, EX2 5DU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX2 5EA, EX2 5DZ, EX2 5ED, EX2 4TX, EX2 5EB, EX2 5EE, EX2 5DY, EX1 2QE, EX2 4TU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EX2 5DU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.4% | 51.3% | -4.1% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 44.6% | 48.7% | 4.1% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 5DU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.4% 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 | 51.3% | 59.4% | 8.1% | 37.9% | 21.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.8% | 25.6% | -5.2% | 44.2% | -18.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 9.3% | -2.1% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 2.8% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 (85.8%) 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 | 64.9% | 61.4% | -3.5% | 48.4% | 13.0% |
| Good health | 26.2% | 24.4% | -1.8% | 33.6% | -9.2% |
| Fair health | 7.4% | 9.7% | 2.3% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 4.5% | 3.0% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
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 5DU this area, 7.2% 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 53.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.7% | 7.2% | -0.5% | 18.2% | -11.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 4% | -6.3% | 9.6% | -5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.3% | 5.1% | -5.2% | 13.4% | -8.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 1.4% | -1.2% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.3% | 25.6% | 7.3% | 16.9% | 8.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.9% | 53.8% | 6.9% | 33.8% | 20.0% |
| Other | 4% | 2.9% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 5.2% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 90.2% | 81.4% | -8.8% | 81.4% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 80.2% 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 | 84.9% | 80.2% | -4.7% | 83.2% | -3.0% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 5.2% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.2% | 9.4% | 4.2% | 5.6% | 3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.3% | 81% | -3.3% | 83.2% | -2.2% |
| 10+ Years | 3.7% | 7.9% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 3% | 0.2% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 5.2% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 3% | -3.2% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.3% | 76.7% | 2.6% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 4.2% | 0.2% | 4.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 8.7% | 13.5% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.1% | 37.2% | 9.9% |
| Christian | 38.6% | 46.2% | -7.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Terrace was 44.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.1% lower than the Heavitree average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Church Terrace has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Heavitree and the 146th lowest crime rate of 398 local areas in Exeter .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Church Terrace, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2025-03-27 | £328,664 |
| 23 Church Terrace, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2023-06-30 | £395,629 |
| 9 Church Terrace, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £327,500 | 2023-06-16 | £332,227 |
| 9 Church Terrace, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £332,000 | 2022-03-30 | £361,381 |
| 26 Church Terrace, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £346,500 | 2021-06-30 | £401,597 |
EX2 5DU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 5DU 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) | 48 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 48 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Education | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Nursery Magnolia Avenue , EX2 6DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,273 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Exe Nursery School Cowick Street , EX4 1HL | 4out of 4 | 2,835 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 | 567 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School Ladysmith Road , EX1 2PS | 4out of 4 | 730 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladysmith Junior School Pretoria Road , EX1 2PT | 3out of 4 | 796 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Primary School Clifton Road , EX1 2BP | 2out of 4 | 819 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School (VC) St Leonard's Road , EX2 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,015 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 | 1,663 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 | 2,124 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James School Summer Lane , EX4 8NN | 3out of 4 | 2,384 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England School Harts Lane , EX1 3RD | - not rated | 2,680 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Exe School Hatherleigh Road , EX2 9JU | 3out of 4 | 2,835 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 | 1,560 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter College Hele Road , EX4 4JS | - not rated | 2,304 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 | 3,720 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter School Victoria Park Road , EX2 4NS | - not rated | 253 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Magdalen Court School Victoria Park Road , EX2 4NU | - not rated | 609 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 | 646 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Maynard School Denmark Road , EX1 1SJ | - not rated | 821 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Atkinson Secure Children's Home Care of: Devon County Council , County Hall EX2 4QD | - not rated | 990 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Cafe | 29 Fore Street, Heavitree | 178 yd | |
| Curry King | 49 Fore Street, Heavitree | 266 yd | |
| The Gurkha Kitchen | 164 Heavitree Road, Exeter | 330 yd | |
| Chicks | 55-57 Fore Street, Heavitree | 339 yd | |
| Tamarind Bay | 88 Fore Street, Heavitree | 391 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pig & Pickle | 38A Fore Street, Heavitree | 255 yd | |
| Conservative Club | 7 Church Street, Exeter | 288 yd | |
| The Horse and Groom | The Horse And Groom, 50-52 Fore Street | 303 yd | |
| Ship & Pelican | 54 Fore Street, Heavitree | 391 yd | |
| The Heavy Tree | 77 Fore Street, Heavitree | 414 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bengal | 48 Fore Street, Heavitree | 255 yd | |
| Eddys Fast Food | 46 Fore Street, Heavitree | 255 yd | |
| New Orient | 40 Fore Street, Heavitree | 255 yd | |
| New Jumbo | New Jumbo Take Away, 34 Wonford Street | 679 yd | |
| Choy's Takeaway | 97 Wonford Street, Exeter | 1,020 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 63 Fore Street, Heavitree | 367 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 66 Polsloe Road, Exeter | 427 yd | |
| Tesco Express (2620) | 85 Fore Street, Heavitree | 513 yd | |
| Waitrose | 2 Gladstone Road, Exeter | 713 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter School VICTORIA PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 263 yd |
| Bramdean School 47-51 47-51 HOMEFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 336 yd |
| Victoria Park Tennis Club LYNDHURST ROAD | tennis courts | 445 yd |
| St Michael’S Church Of England Primary Academy SOUTH LAWN TERRACE | grass pitches | 483 yd |
| Magdalen Court School MULBERRY HOUSE MULBERRY HOUSE VICTORIA PARK ROAD | 543 yd | |
| St Luke'S Sports Centre HEAVITREE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 630 yd |
| Exeter And District Ski Club Ltd Clifton Hill | ski slopes | 692 yd |
| Newtown Primary School (Closed) Clifton Road | grass pitches | 756 yd |
| Ladysmith Junior School PRETORIA ROAD | grass pitches | 853 yd |
| Heavitree Social Club EAST WONFORD HILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 882 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% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 128 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.