Cranbrook Road is in Exeter and in Exeter district. EX2 5HG 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 Cranbrook Road, Exeter, EX2 5HG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX2 5HD, EX2 5HQ, EX2 5SZ, EX2 5FL, EX2 5HJ, EX2 5JH, EX2 5HA, EX1 3TF, EX2 5HB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EX2 5HG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 51.7% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 48.8% | 48.3% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 30.1% | 38.9% | 8.8% | 37.9% | 1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.4% | 47.9% | -5.5% | 44.2% | 3.7% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 0.4% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 7.1% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 5.7% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 (87.4%) 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 | 50.9% | 52% | 1.1% | 48.4% | 3.6% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 35.4% | -1.0% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 7.5% | 9.9% | 2.4% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 1.8% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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.
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 43.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12% | 12.8% | 0.8% | 18.2% | -5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 8.2% | -8.0% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 13.2% | 0.0% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 7.1% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 13.5% | 0.7% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.1% | 43.4% | 4.3% | 33.8% | 9.6% |
| Other | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.8% 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% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.5% | 92.8% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 11.4% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 88.9% 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 | 93.4% | 88.9% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 4.2% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.4% | 88.6% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 5.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 5.7% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 2.4% | -0.5% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.3% | 76.7% | 5.6% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 11.7% | 13.5% | -1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.5% | 37.2% | 7.3% |
| Christian | 44.5% | 46.2% | -1.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cranbrook Road was 79.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.5% higher than the Heavitree average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cranbrook Road has the 30th highest crime rate of 75 local areas in Heavitree and the 149th highest crime rate of 398 local areas in Exeter .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 154.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Cranbrook Road, Exeter, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £427,500 | 2025-01-30 | £445,911 |
| 10 Cranbrook Road, Exeter, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2023-08-29 | £407,803 |
| 20 Cranbrook Road, Exeter, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2022-11-15 | £406,227 |
| 14 Cranbrook Road, Exeter, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2022-06-17 | £495,972 |
| 2 Cranbrook Road, Exeter, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2022-02-25 | £144,074 |
EX2 5HG 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 | 111 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 38 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Education | 26 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Nursery Magnolia Avenue , EX2 6DJ | 3out of 4 | 885 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Exe Nursery School Cowick Street , EX4 1HL | 4out of 4 | 3,788 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 | 703 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodwater Academy Woodwater Lane , EX2 5AW | 3out of 4 | 791 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wynstream School Burnthouse Lane , EX2 6AY | 4out of 4 | 1,095 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas Catholic Primary School Ringswell Avenue , EX1 3EG | 3out of 4 | 1,126 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School Ladysmith Road , EX1 2PS | 4out of 4 | 1,273 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Church of England Aided School Quarry Lane , Heavitree EX2 5AP | 3out of 4 | 1,088 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Isca Earl Richards Road South , EX2 6AP | 3out of 4 | 1,784 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England School Harts Lane , EX1 3RD | - not rated | 1,969 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James School Summer Lane , EX4 8NN | 3out of 4 | 2,257 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Exe School Hatherleigh Road , EX2 9JU | 3out of 4 | 3,617 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 | 2,588 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter College Hele Road , EX4 4JS | - not rated | 3,326 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 | 4,611 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 | 825 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belong School Devon Wonford Community and Learning Centre , Burnthouse Lane EX2 6NF | - not rated | 850 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter School Victoria Park Road , EX2 4NS | - not rated | 1,133 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Vranch House School Pinhoe Road , EX4 8AD | - not rated | 1,435 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Magdalen Court School Victoria Park Road , EX2 4NU | - not rated | 1,491 yd | Other independent special school | No | 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 | 521 yd | |
| Tamarind Bay | 88 Fore Street, Heavitree | 666 yd | |
| Chicks | 55-57 Fore Street, Heavitree | 739 yd | |
| Curry King | 49 Fore Street, Heavitree | 820 yd | |
| Princess Elizabeth Orthopaedic Centre Buffet Bar | Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, R. D & E Hospital (Wonford) | 879 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavitree Social Club Ltd | Wingfield Park, 2 East Wonford Hill | 229 yd | |
| Heavitree And Wonford United Services Club | 104 Wonford Street, Exeter | 534 yd | |
| Wonford Social Club | 104 Wonford Street, Exeter | 534 yd | |
| Royal Oak | The Royal Oak, 79 - 81 Fore Street | 643 yd | |
| The Heavy Tree | 77 Fore Street, Heavitree | 657 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jumbo | New Jumbo Take Away, 34 Wonford Street | 476 yd | |
| Choy's Takeaway | 97 Wonford Street, Exeter | 559 yd | |
| The Bengal | 48 Fore Street, Heavitree | 806 yd | |
| Eddys Fast Food | 46 Fore Street, Heavitree | 806 yd | |
| New Orient | 40 Fore Street, Heavitree | 806 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express (2620) | 85 Fore Street, Heavitree | 576 yd | |
| Co-op | 63 Fore Street, Heavitree | 713 yd | |
| Lidl UK GmbH (1514) | Lidl UK GmbH (1514), Lidl Supermarket | 725 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heavitree Social Club EAST WONFORD HILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 208 yd |
| Heavitree Pleasure Ground Whipton Lane | tennis courts | 431 yd |
| Woodwater Academy WOODWATER LANE | grass pitches | 614 yd |
| St Michael’S Church Of England Primary Academy SOUTH LAWN TERRACE | grass pitches | 792 yd |
| Wonford Sports Centre WONFORD DISTRICT CENTRE WONFORD DISTRICT CENTRE BURNTHOUSE LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 807 yd |
| Wonford Playing Fields Ludwell Lane | grass pitches | 829 yd |
| Hamlin Lane Playing Fields Hamlin Lane | grass pitches | 933 yd |
| St Lukes Church Of England High School (Closed) Ringswell Avenue | grass pitches | 994 yd |
| Wynstream School Burnthouse Lane | grass pitches | 1,020 yd |
| Bramdean School 47-51 47-51 HOMEFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,038 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 | 135.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.