Briar Crescent is in Exeter and in Exeter district. EX2 6DU is located in the Priory electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Exeter. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Briar Crescent, Exeter, EX2 6DU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX2 6DX, EX2 6BE, EX2 6EG, EX2 6DP, EX2 6DW, EX2 6DZ, EX2 6BQ, EX2 6EA, EX2 6HN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EX2 6DU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% of residents 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 | 50.4% | 52.8% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 49.6% | 47.2% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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 | 45.5% | 40% | -5.5% | 37.9% | 2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.9% | 41% | 9.1% | 44.2% | -3.2% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 5.4% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 10.2% | -2.0% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 7% | 3.4% | -3.6% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 | 40.5% | 41.3% | 0.8% | 48.4% | -7.1% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 35.7% | 1.0% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 14.3% | -2.1% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 7% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 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 6DU this area, 32.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 43.7% | 32.2% | -11.5% | 18.2% | 14.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.7% | 15.1% | -5.6% | 9.6% | 5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 10.7% | -4.8% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 10.7% | 7.9% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 3.3% | 9.3% | 6.0% | 16.9% | -7.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.9% | 20.5% | 10.6% | 33.8% | -13.3% |
| Other | 4.2% | 1.5% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 97.8% | 92% | -5.8% | 81.4% | 10.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 89.5% 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 | 94.2% | 89.5% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| European Union | 4.4% | 5.9% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.4% | 89.8% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 5.6% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 1.1% | -2.2% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.3% | 76.7% | -17.4% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 33% | 13.5% | 19.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.9% | 37.2% | 21.7% |
| Christian | 35.9% | 46.2% | -10.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Briar Crescent was 95.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.1% higher than the Heavitree average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Briar Crescent has the 30th highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Heavitree and the 132nd highest crime rate of 396 local areas in Exeter .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Briar Crescent, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2025-02-28 | £213,431 |
| 56 Briar Crescent, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2023-02-27 | £242,517 |
| 14 Briar Crescent, Exeter, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2022-04-06 | £174,512 |
| First Floor Flat 14A Briar Crescent, Exeter, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2022-03-14 | £147,404 |
| 20 Briar Crescent, Exeter, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2021-02-17 | £258,614 |
EX2 6DU 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical 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 | 614 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 | 3,236 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Rowe First School Burnthouse Lane , EX2 6AY | - not rated | 302 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wynstream School Burnthouse Lane , EX2 6AY | - not rated | 433 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wynstream Primary School Academy Burnthouse Lane , EX2 6AY | 2out of 4 | 433 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walter Daw Primary School Woodwater Lane , EX2 5AW | - not rated | 1,515 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodwater Academy Woodwater Lane , EX2 5AW | 3out of 4 | 1,515 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 302 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter Central CofE Middle School St Leonard's Road , EX2 4NQ | - not rated | 1,619 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerway Middle School Summerway , EX4 8DF | - not rated | 3,416 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Stocker Middle School Buddle Lane , EX4 1JT | - not rated | 3,500 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Topsham Middle School Parkfield Road , Topsham EX3 0DR | - not rated | 4,238 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isca Academy Earl Richards Road South , EX2 6AP | 3out of 4 | 425 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Isca College of Media Arts Earl Richards Road South , EX2 6AP | - not rated | 425 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Aided School Quarry Lane , Heavitree EX2 5AP | - not rated | 2,051 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Exe School Hatherleigh Road , EX2 9JU | 3out of 4 | 2,694 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Exe School Hatherleigh Road , EX2 9JU | - not rated | 2,694 yd | Foundation 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 | 2,816 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter and North Devon Colleges Group Hele Road , EX4 4JS | - not rated | 3,522 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matford Brook Academy March Close , Matford EX2 0BZ | - not rated | 2,977 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Hall School Cowley Bridge Road , EX4 5AD | 2out of 4 | 5,180 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Steiner Academy Exeter Cowley Bridge Road , Thomas Hall EX4 5AD | - not rated | 5,180 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southbrook School Bishop Westall Road , Topsham Road EX2 6JB | - not rated | 608 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dryden School Wonford House Hospital , Dryden Road EX2 5AF | - not rated | 824 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Devon Hospitals' Short Stay School Schoolrooms, Bramble Unit , RD&E Hospital EX2 5DW | 3out of 4 | 987 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Infocus School Countess Wear , EX2 6HA | - not rated | 1,069 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Infocus College Topsham Road , Countess Wear EX2 6HA | - not rated | 1,069 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millbrook Village Management Ltd | Millbrook Village, Turnstone Road | 334 yd | |
| The Tasting Room | 204 Topsham Road, Exeter | 710 yd | |
| Cafe RILD | Unit 1 E102, Royal Devon And Exeter Hospital | 985 yd | |
| TLC Restaurant | Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Royal Devon And Exeter Hospital (Wonford) | 986 yd | |
| Filling Time | Haematology Centre, Royal Devon And Exeter Hospital (Wonford) | 986 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphin Inn | 31 Burnthouse Lane, Exeter | 158 yd | |
| The Tally Ho | Tally Ho Inn, Countess Wear Road | 829 yd | |
| Heavitree And Wonford United Services Club | 104 Wonford Street, Exeter | 941 yd | |
| Wonford Social Club | 104 Wonford Street, Exeter | 941 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow House | 1-3 Burnthouse Lane, Exeter | 158 yd | |
| Ivor Dewdney | 30 Burnthouse Lane, Exeter | 203 yd | |
| Dolphin Fish & Chip Shop | 36B Burnthouse Lane, Exeter | 226 yd | |
| Exeter Fast Food | 79 Burnthouse Lane, Exeter | 279 yd | |
| Choy's Takeaway | 97 Wonford Street, Exeter | 909 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK GmbH (1514) | Lidl UK GmbH (1514), Lidl Supermarket | 752 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Loyes College (Closed) Topsham Road | grass pitches | 229 yd |
| Isca Academy EARL RICHARDS ROAD SOUTH | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 426 yd |
| Northbrook Approach Golf Course Topsham Road | golf | 457 yd |
| Wynstream School Burnthouse Lane | grass pitches | 493 yd |
| Southbrook School BISHOP WESTALL ROAD | grass pitches | 607 yd |
| Wonford Sports Centre WONFORD DISTRICT CENTRE WONFORD DISTRICT CENTRE BURNTHOUSE LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 701 yd |
| Wonford Playing Fields Ludwell Lane | grass pitches | 722 yd |
| University Of Exeter (Duckes Meadow) Duckes Meadow Pavillion Duckes Meadow Pavillion Salmon Pool Lane | grass pitches | 753 yd |
| Tunnels Tennis Club RIVERMEAD ROAD | tennis courts | 1,073 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 193 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.