Barrack Road is in Exeter and in Exeter district. EX2 6EH is located in the Newtown and St Leonard's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Exeter. This postcode has been in use since 2003-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Barrack Road, Exeter, EX2 6EH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX2 4RA, EX2 6AB, EX2 4RZ, EX2 5GT, EX2 4SS, EX2 4SA, EX2 4SQ, EX2 5GW, EX2 4RD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EX2 6EH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.7% 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 | 51.2% | 54.7% | 3.5% | 51.0% | 3.7% |
| Male | 48.8% | 45.3% | -3.5% | 49.0% | -3.7% |
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 | 26.3% | 34.3% | 8.0% | 37.9% | -3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.2% | 49.4% | -9.8% | 44.2% | 5.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 8% | 2.3% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 4.5% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.9%) 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 | 57.2% | 58% | 0.8% | 48.4% | 9.6% |
| Good health | 27.9% | 31.9% | 4.0% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 8% | -3.3% | 12.7% | -4.7% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 1.7% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 6EH this area, 6.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 55.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.8% | 6.2% | -2.6% | 18.2% | -12.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 6.4% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 13.6% | -3.0% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 14% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.4% | 55.7% | 9.3% | 33.8% | 21.9% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2.1% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.3% 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% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 95% | 90.3% | -4.7% | 81.4% | 8.9% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 84.7% 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 | 89.3% | 84.7% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 1.5% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 3.2% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 4.7% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.9% | 84.7% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 1.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 8.4% | 8.0% | 9.8% | -1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 2.1% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 2.1% | -4.2% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.9% | 76.7% | 8.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.8% | 37.2% | 10.6% |
| Christian | 42.7% | 46.2% | -3.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barrack Road was 17.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.6% lower than the Newtown and St Leonard's average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Barrack Road has the 7th lowest crime rate of 57 local areas in Newtown and St Leonard's and the 57th lowest crime rate of 398 local areas in Exeter .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 4.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Artillery Court Barrack Road, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2025-09-12 | £400,000 |
| 5 Artillery Court Barrack Road, Exeter, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £282,500 | 2025-02-18 | £284,006 |
| 20 Artillery Court Barrack Road, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2023-01-11 | £555,960 |
| 4 Artillery Court Barrack Road, Exeter, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £68,000 | 2021-07-08 | £73,537 |
| 4 Artillery Court Barrack Road, Exeter, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2021-06-08 | £300,621 |
EX2 6EH 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.
The percentage of student residents living in EX2 6EH area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 137 |
| Retired | 94 |
| Part-Time Employee | 59 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 38 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 57 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Education | 37 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 31 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 25 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Nursery Magnolia Avenue , EX2 6DJ | 3out of 4 | 995 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Exe Nursery School Cowick Street , EX4 1HL | 4out of 4 | 2,485 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 | 698 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School (VC) St Leonard's Road , EX2 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 776 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy South Lawn Terrace , Heavitree EX1 2SN | 4out of 4 | 1,519 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Primary School Clifton Road , EX1 2BP | 2out of 4 | 1,615 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School Ladysmith Road , EX1 2PS | 4out of 4 | 1,806 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 670 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Exe School Hatherleigh Road , EX2 9JU | 3out of 4 | 2,121 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 | 2,440 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James School Summer Lane , EX4 8NN | 3out of 4 | 3,428 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England School Harts Lane , EX1 3RD | - not rated | 3,480 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 | 1,994 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter College Hele Road , EX4 4JS | - not rated | 2,686 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 | 4,380 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atkinson Secure Children's Home Care of: Devon County Council , County Hall EX2 4QD | - not rated | 367 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Magdalen Court School Victoria Park Road , EX2 4NU | - not rated | 677 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Devon Hospitals' Short Stay School Schoolrooms, Bramble Unit , RD&E Hospital EX2 5DW | 3out of 4 | 716 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter School Victoria Park Road , EX2 4NS | - not rated | 832 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education 1 Douglas Avenue , EX8 2AU | - not rated | 854 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tasting Room | 204 Topsham Road, Exeter | 194 yd | |
| Coaver Club (Devon Norse) | County Hall, Topsham Road | 482 yd | |
| Millbrook Village Management Ltd | Millbrook Village, Turnstone Road | 689 yd | |
| TLC Restaurant | Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Royal Devon And Exeter Hospital (Wonford) | 698 yd | |
| Filling Time | Haematology Centre, Royal Devon And Exeter Hospital (Wonford) | 698 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coaver Club Bar | Devon County Council, County Hall | 482 yd | |
| Dolphin Inn | 31 Burnthouse Lane, Exeter | 582 yd | |
| Heavitree And Wonford United Services Club | 104 Wonford Street, Exeter | 1,049 yd | |
| Wonford Social Club | 104 Wonford Street, Exeter | 1,049 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivor Dewdney | 30 Burnthouse Lane, Exeter | 532 yd | |
| Dolphin Fish & Chip Shop | 36B Burnthouse Lane, Exeter | 545 yd | |
| Rainbow House | 1-3 Burnthouse Lane, Exeter | 582 yd | |
| Exeter Fast Food | 79 Burnthouse Lane, Exeter | 632 yd | |
| Choy's Takeaway | 97 Wonford Street, Exeter | 1,071 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK GmbH (1514) | Lidl UK GmbH (1514), Lidl Supermarket | 1,019 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tunnels Tennis Club RIVERMEAD ROAD | tennis courts | 437 yd |
| University Of Exeter (Duckes Meadow) Duckes Meadow Pavillion Duckes Meadow Pavillion Salmon Pool Lane | grass pitches | 561 yd |
| Isca Academy EARL RICHARDS ROAD SOUTH | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 579 yd |
| Coaver Club MATFORD LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 631 yd |
| Wynstream School Burnthouse Lane | grass pitches | 649 yd |
| Magdalen Court School MULBERRY HOUSE MULBERRY HOUSE VICTORIA PARK ROAD | 738 yd | |
| St Loyes College (Closed) Topsham Road | grass pitches | 775 yd |
| Exeter School VICTORIA PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 883 yd |
| Victoria Park Tennis Club LYNDHURST ROAD | tennis courts | 887 yd |
| Bromhams Farm Playing Fields (Closed) Clapperbrook Lane East | grass pitches | 887 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 | 35.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 35.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 35.3% |
| 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 | 45.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 51.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 78.46 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 78.46 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.