Hardy Road, Exeter, EX2 5QB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EX2 5QB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.3%	50.2%	0.9%	51.0%	-0.8%
Male	50.7%	49.8%	-0.9%	49.0%	0.8%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of EX2 5QB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	30.6%	34.6%	4.0%	37.9%	-3.3%
Married: Opposite sex	51.1%	52%	0.9%	44.2%	7.8%
Married: Same sex	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Separated	4.7%	1.5%	-3.2%	2.2%	-0.7%
Divorced	7.7%	6.8%	-0.9%	9.1%	-2.3%
Widowed	5.6%	4.7%	-0.9%	6.1%	-1.4%

Health

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 (87.6%) 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	57.6%	54.1%	-3.5%	48.4%	5.7%
Good health	30.1%	33.5%	3.4%	33.6%	-0.1%
Fair health	9.4%	9.2%	-0.2%	12.7%	-3.5%
Bad health	2.5%	2.5%	0.0%	4.0%	-1.5%
Very bad health	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	1.2%	-0.5%

Education and Qualifications

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	14.5%	11.3%	-3.2%	18.2%	-6.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.4%	10.6%	-4.8%	9.6%	1.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.9%	11.9%	-5.0%	13.4%	-1.5%
Apprenticeship	4.3%	7%	2.7%	5.3%	1.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.2%	18.7%	5.5%	16.9%	1.8%
Degree or Similar	29.9%	38%	8.1%	33.8%	4.2%
Other	5.8%	2.5%	-3.3%	2.8%	-0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%	0.5%	0.5%	1.1%	-0.6%
Chinese	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.7%	0.2%
Indian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	3.1%	-2.4%
Pakistani	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	2.7%	-2.0%
Other Asian	0.2%	1.8%	1.6%	1.6%	0.2%
Black African	0%	0.9%	0.9%	2.5%	-1.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0.2%	0.7%	0.5%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Mixed Other	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.3%
White	98.2%	92.8%	-5.4%	81.4%	11.4%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.1%	-0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 88.5% 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	94.9%	88.5%	-6.4%	83.2%	5.3%
European Union	3.2%	5.4%	2.2%	6.1%	-0.7%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	0.9%	1.4%	0.5%	2.7%	-1.3%
Middle East and Asia	1.1%	3.4%	2.3%	5.6%	-2.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.2%	0.2%	1.3%	-1.1%
Oceania	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.9%	88.7%	-6.2%	83.2%	5.5%
10+ Years	0.2%	7%	6.8%	9.8%	-2.8%
5-10 Years	1.6%	3.4%	1.8%	2.9%	0.5%
2-5 Years	1.1%	0.4%	-0.7%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	2.3%	0.5%	-1.8%	1.9%	-1.4%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85.7%	76.7%	9.0%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Germany	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Poland	1.3%	1.3%	0.0%
Romania	1.4%	0.9%	0.5%
Other EU countries	0.5%	1.5%	-1.0%
Southern Asia	0.4%	1.2%	-0.8%
South-East Asia	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
Central Asia	0.5%	0.0%	0.5%
North America and the Caribbean	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
Oceania	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
No passport held	8.3%	13.5%	-5.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	34.8%	37.2%	-2.4%
Christian	54.2%	46.2%	8.0%
Buddhist	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Muslim	2.5%	6.5%	-4.0%
Other religion	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%
Not answered	7.7%	6.0%	1.7%

Safety

Is Hardy Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hardy Road was 298.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 271.7% higher than the Mincinglake and Whipton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Hardy Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 92 local areas in Mincinglake and Whipton and the 26th highest crime rate of 398 local areas in Exeter .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 184.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 425.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£56,800

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in EX2 5QB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Hardy Road are based on 3 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Exeter.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Hardy Road, Exeter, EX2 5QB

Estimated Average Property Prices for EX2 5QB

Average Price
£456,021

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£531,479

Detached
£418,291

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Hardy Road

Average Price
£466,698

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£544,199

Detached
£427,948

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Hardy Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1 Hardy Road, Exeter, Devon Detached, an established residential building	£318,000	2015-10-15	£440,412
2 Hardy Road, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building	£245,000	2003-10-24	£544,199
4 Hardy Road, Exeter, Devon Detached, an established residential building	£75,000	1996-12-04	£415,483

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for EX2 5QB

Employment

EX2 5QB 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	191
Retired	118
Part-Time Employee	64
Self-Employed	40
Long-Term Sick or disabled	13
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	12
Student (economically inactive)	10
Looking after home or family	10
Unemployed	9
Other	5

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	60
Human health and social work activities	47
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	42
Professional, scientific and technical activities	34
Education	26
Manufacturing	20
Construction	18
Financial and insurance activities	14
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	12
Transport and storage	11
Accommodation and food service activities	11
Other	10
Administrative and support service activities	7
Information and communication	6
Real estate activities	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Chestnut Nursery Magnolia Avenue , EX2 6DJ	3out of 4	1,694 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
West Exe Nursery School Cowick Street , EX4 1HL	4out of 4	4,934 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Nicholas Catholic Primary School Ringswell Avenue , EX1 3EG	3out of 4	457 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Woodwater Academy Woodwater Lane , EX2 5AW	3out of 4	760 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Clyst Heath Nursery and Community Primary School Royal Crescent , Clyst Heath EX2 7QT	3out of 4	934 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Whipton Barton Junior School Whipton Barton Junior School , Hill Lane EX1 3JP	2out of 4	1,405 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Whipton Barton Infants and Nursery School Whipton Barton Infant and Nursery School , Hiil Lane EX1 3JP	3out of 4	1,467 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	266 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Luke's Church of England School Harts Lane , EX1 3RD	- not rated	1,356 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St James School Summer Lane , EX4 8NN	3out of 4	2,372 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Isca Earl Richards Road South , EX2 6AP	3out of 4	2,656 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
West Exe School Hatherleigh Road , EX2 9JU	3out of 4	4,710 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Exeter Mathematics School Rougemont House , EX4 3PU	- not rated	3,687 yd	Free schools 16 to 19	No	Mixed	More About School
Exeter College Hele Road , EX4 4JS	- not rated	4,408 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Stansfield Academy Falcon Road , EX2 7LB	1out of 4	964 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ellen Tinkham School Hollow Lane , Pinhoe EX1 3RW	4out of 4	1,480 yd	Foundation special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Belong School Devon Wonford Community and Learning Centre , Burnthouse Lane EX2 6NF	- not rated	1,572 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Vranch House School Pinhoe Road , EX4 8AD	- not rated	1,586 yd	Other independent special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Devon Hospitals' Short Stay School Schoolrooms, Bramble Unit , RD&E Hospital EX2 5DW	3out of 4	1,932 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Fresha Cafe@Middlemoor	Fresha Cafe, Police HQ Middlemoor	270 yd
Baxterstorey Ltd (SWW)	Baxterstorey Ltd, Pennon (South West Water)	463 yd
Starbucks Coffee Company	Philip House, Honiton Road	761 yd
Subway	Phillip House, 8 Honiton Road	772 yd
Fresha Limited	23 Bittern Road, Exeter	796 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tommy's Fish Bar & Chinese Takeaway	76 Birchy Barton Hill, Exeter		733 yd
Domino's Pizza	Unit 2, Philip House		761 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St Peters Church Of England Aided School QUARRY LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	234 yd
Middlemoor Police Headquarters	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	271 yd
St Lukes Church Of England High School (Closed) Ringswell Avenue	grass pitches	473 yd
Woodwater Academy WOODWATER LANE	grass pitches	774 yd
Met Office FITZROY ROAD	health and fitness suite	990 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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.

Overview of EX2 5QB