Malvern Gardens is in Exeter and in Exeter district. EX2 5EG is located in the Priory electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Exeter. This postcode has been in use since 1981-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Malvern Gardens, Exeter, EX2 5EG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX2 5DE, EX2 5DF, EX2 5DR, EX2 5DG, EX2 5BS, EX2 5BP, EX2 5BR, EX2 5DD, EX2 5HY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EX2 5EG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 51.6% | 1.6% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 50% | 48.4% | -1.6% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 5EG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.4% 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 | 37.3% | 47.4% | 10.1% | 37.9% | 9.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.5% | 33% | -6.5% | 44.2% | -11.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 12.2% | -0.1% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 8.7% | 4% | -4.7% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 44% | 45.4% | 1.4% | 48.4% | -3.0% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 37.4% | 7.3% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 11.1% | -5.6% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 4.5% | -2.9% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 37% | 27.1% | -9.9% | 18.2% | 8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 8.9% | -4.9% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.1% | 10.2% | 0.1% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 4.3% | 3.2% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 13.2% | -0.9% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 17% | 33.5% | 16.5% | 33.8% | -0.3% |
| Other | 6.9% | 2.8% | -4.1% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.8% 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% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 3.5% | 3.2% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
| Black African | 3% | 1.1% | -1.9% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 93.5% | 81.8% | -11.7% | 81.4% | 0.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 73% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.4% | 73% | -18.4% | 83.2% | -10.2% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 11.4% | 6.9% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 8.7% | 8.1% | 5.6% | 3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.4% | 73.4% | -18.0% | 83.2% | -9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 7.2% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 4.3% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 7.4% | 5.9% | 2.2% | 5.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 7.7% | 4.1% | 1.9% | 5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.4% | 76.7% | -9.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 3.7% | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 14.1% | 13.5% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.8% | 37.2% | 5.6% |
| Christian | 47.9% | 46.2% | 1.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Malvern Gardens was 142.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 164.4% higher than the Heavitree average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Malvern Gardens has the 11th highest crime rate of 75 local areas in Heavitree and the 71st highest crime rate of 398 local areas in Exeter .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 100.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 54.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Malvern Gardens, Exeter, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2019-10-14 | £294,269 |
| 3 Malvern Gardens, Exeter, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2017-11-03 | £272,232 |
| 7 Malvern Gardens, Exeter, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2017-10-20 | £292,441 |
| 2 Malvern Gardens, Exeter, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2015-07-03 | £250,111 |
| 3 Malvern Gardens, Exeter, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,500 | 2014-02-14 | £231,170 |
EX2 5EG 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 | 157 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 37 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Nursery Magnolia Avenue , EX2 6DJ | 3out of 4 | 431 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Exe Nursery School Cowick Street , EX4 1HL | 4out of 4 | 3,390 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wynstream School Burnthouse Lane , EX2 6AY | 4out of 4 | 559 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy South Lawn Terrace , Heavitree EX1 2SN | 4out of 4 | 902 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodwater Academy Woodwater Lane , EX2 5AW | 3out of 4 | 989 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School Ladysmith Road , EX1 2PS | 4out of 4 | 1,431 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladysmith Junior School Pretoria Road , EX1 2PT | 3out of 4 | 1,513 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,240 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 | 1,450 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England School Harts Lane , EX1 3RD | - not rated | 2,517 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James School Summer Lane , EX4 8NN | 3out of 4 | 2,721 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Exe School Hatherleigh Road , EX2 9JU | 3out of 4 | 3,127 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 | 2,416 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter College Hele Road , EX4 4JS | - not rated | 3,163 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 | 4,619 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 | 374 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belong School Devon Wonford Community and Learning Centre , Burnthouse Lane EX2 6NF | - not rated | 481 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter School Victoria Park Road , EX2 4NS | - not rated | 866 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Magdalen Court School Victoria Park Road , EX2 4NU | - not rated | 1,139 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 | 1,227 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe RILD | Unit 1 E102, Royal Devon And Exeter Hospital | 475 yd | |
| Princess Elizabeth Orthopaedic Centre Buffet Bar | Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, R. D & E Hospital (Wonford) | 475 yd | |
| Savour @ The Centre For Women's Health | Royal Devon And Exeter Hospital, Barrack Road | 475 yd | |
| Savour Coffee Shop | R. D. & E NHS Foundation Trust, R. D & E Hospital (Wonford) | 475 yd | |
| Force Snack Bar | Force Cancer Support Centre, Barrack Road | 475 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavitree And Wonford United Services Club | 104 Wonford Street, Exeter | 52 yd | |
| Wonford Social Club | 104 Wonford Street, Exeter | 52 yd | |
| Heavitree Social Club Ltd | Wingfield Park, 2 East Wonford Hill | 666 yd | |
| Ship & Pelican | 54 Fore Street, Heavitree | 696 yd | |
| Royal Oak | The Royal Oak, 79 - 81 Fore Street | 706 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choy's Takeaway | 97 Wonford Street, Exeter | 121 yd | |
| New Jumbo | New Jumbo Take Away, 34 Wonford Street | 261 yd | |
| Exeter Fast Food | 79 Burnthouse Lane, Exeter | 674 yd | |
| The Bengal | 48 Fore Street, Heavitree | 779 yd | |
| Eddys Fast Food | 46 Fore Street, Heavitree | 779 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK GmbH (1514) | Lidl UK GmbH (1514), Lidl Supermarket | 271 yd | |
| Tesco Express (2620) | 85 Fore Street, Heavitree | 701 yd | |
| Co-op | 63 Fore Street, Heavitree | 751 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wonford Sports Centre WONFORD DISTRICT CENTRE WONFORD DISTRICT CENTRE BURNTHOUSE LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 385 yd |
| Wonford Playing Fields Ludwell Lane | grass pitches | 447 yd |
| Wynstream School Burnthouse Lane | grass pitches | 472 yd |
| Heavitree Social Club EAST WONFORD HILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 615 yd |
| Heavitree Pleasure Ground Whipton Lane | tennis courts | 841 yd |
| Woodwater Academy WOODWATER LANE | grass pitches | 863 yd |
| St Michael’S Church Of England Primary Academy SOUTH LAWN TERRACE | grass pitches | 939 yd |
| Exeter School VICTORIA PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 975 yd |
| Bramdean School 47-51 47-51 HOMEFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,077 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 | 120 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.