Butts Road is in Exeter and in Exeter district. EX2 5PW is located in the Heavitree electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Exeter. This postcode has been in use since 2006-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Butts Road, Exeter, EX2 5PW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX2 5BE, EX2 5EW, EX1 2RS, EX1 2QG, EX2 5TQ, EX1 3BR, EX2 5BG, EX1 3BP, EX2 5ET.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EX2 5PW 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 55.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.0% lower than the Heavitree average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Butts Road has the 28th lowest crime rate of 76 local areas in Heavitree and the 182nd lowest crime rate of 396 local areas in Exeter .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 17 Meyer Court Butts Road, Exeter, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £139,000 | 2025-11-24 | £134,652 |
| Flat 20 Meyer Court Butts Road, Exeter, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2025-08-26 | £153,014 |
| Flat 10 Meyer Court Butts Road, Exeter, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2025-06-27 | £128,004 |
| Flat 49 Meyer Court Butts Road, Exeter, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £159,000 | 2025-03-07 | £148,576 |
| Flat 43 Meyer Court Butts Road, Exeter, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2025-03-07 | £177,544 |
EX2 5PW 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 5PW 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 School - Exeter Nursery Schools Federation Magnolia Avenue , EX2 6DJ | 3out of 4 | 923 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 | 3,503 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 | - not rated | 446 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England VA Primary School South Lawn Terrace , Heavitree EX1 2SN | - not rated | 446 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School Ladysmith Road , EX1 2PS | - not rated | 1,015 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School Ladysmith Road , EX1 2PS | 2out of 4 | 1,015 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wynstream School Burnthouse Lane , EX2 6AY | - not rated | 1,048 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,183 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter Central CofE Middle School St Leonard's Road , EX2 4NQ | - not rated | 1,626 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerway Middle School Summerway , EX4 8DF | - not rated | 1,979 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Stocker Middle School Buddle Lane , EX4 1JT | - not rated | 3,731 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exwick Middle School Exwick Hill , Exwick EX4 2BG | - not rated | 4,249 yd | Community school | No | 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 | - not rated | 1,401 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Isca Academy Earl Richards Road South , EX2 6AP | 3out of 4 | 1,705 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Isca College of Media Arts Earl Richards Road South , EX2 6AP | - not rated | 1,705 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England School Harts Lane , EX1 3RD | 3out of 4 | 2,139 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England School Harts Lane , EX1 3RD | - not rated | 2,139 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 2,273 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter and North Devon Colleges Group Hele Road , EX4 4JS | - not rated | 3,011 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Hall School Cowley Bridge Road , EX4 5AD | 2out of 4 | 4,322 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Steiner Academy Exeter Cowley Bridge Road , Thomas Hall EX4 5AD | - not rated | 4,322 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Matford Brook Academy March Close , Matford EX2 0BZ | - not rated | 4,380 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bramdean School Richmond Lodge , Homefield Road EX1 2QR | - not rated | 623 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Devon Hospitals' Short Stay School Schoolrooms, Bramble Unit , RD&E Hospital EX2 5DW | 3out of 4 | 631 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dryden School Wonford House Hospital , Dryden Road EX2 5AF | - not rated | 743 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter School Victoria Park Road , EX2 4NS | - not rated | 836 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's School 147 Magdalen Road , EX2 4TS | - not rated | 892 yd | Other independent school | Yes | 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 | 102 yd | |
| Tamarind Bay | 88 Fore Street, Heavitree | 245 yd | |
| Chicks | 55-57 Fore Street, Heavitree | 317 yd | |
| Curry King | 49 Fore Street, Heavitree | 398 yd | |
| Refresh Cafe | 29 Fore Street, Heavitree | 532 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Oak | The Royal Oak, 79 - 81 Fore Street | 221 yd | |
| The Heavy Tree | 77 Fore Street, Heavitree | 235 yd | |
| Ship & Pelican | 54 Fore Street, Heavitree | 245 yd | |
| Heavitree Social Club Ltd | Wingfield Park, 2 East Wonford Hill | 290 yd | |
| The Horse and Groom | The Horse And Groom, 50-52 Fore Street | 335 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jumbo | New Jumbo Take Away, 34 Wonford Street | 324 yd | |
| The Bengal | 48 Fore Street, Heavitree | 385 yd | |
| Eddys Fast Food | 46 Fore Street, Heavitree | 385 yd | |
| New Orient | 40 Fore Street, Heavitree | 385 yd | |
| Choy's Takeaway | 97 Wonford Street, Exeter | 656 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express (2620) | 85 Fore Street, Heavitree | 165 yd | |
| Co-op | 63 Fore Street, Heavitree | 291 yd | |
| Lidl UK GmbH (1514) | Lidl UK GmbH (1514), Lidl Supermarket | 832 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 66 Polsloe Road, Exeter | 903 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heavitree Social Club EAST WONFORD HILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 258 yd |
| Heavitree Pleasure Ground Whipton Lane | tennis courts | 344 yd |
| St Michael’S Church Of England Primary Academy SOUTH LAWN TERRACE | grass pitches | 406 yd |
| Bramdean School 47-51 47-51 HOMEFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 624 yd |
| Exeter School VICTORIA PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 838 yd |
| Hamlin Lane Playing Fields Hamlin Lane | grass pitches | 905 yd |
| Wonford Sports Centre WONFORD DISTRICT CENTRE WONFORD DISTRICT CENTRE BURNTHOUSE LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 943 yd |
| Wynstream School Burnthouse Lane | grass pitches | 983 yd |
| Wonford Playing Fields Ludwell Lane | grass pitches | 994 yd |
| Woodwater Academy WOODWATER LANE | grass pitches | 1,029 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 64.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.