Burnthouse Lane is in Exeter and in Exeter district. EX2 6FW is located in the Priory electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Exeter. This postcode has been in use since 2018-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Burnthouse Lane, Exeter, EX2 6FW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX2 6DJ, EX2 6NB, EX2 6NF, EX2 6NE, EX2 6ND, EX2 6NA, EX2 6NQ, EX2 5BX, EX2 6DH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EX2 6FW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 51.6% | 1.6% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 50% | 48.4% | -1.6% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around EX2 6FW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.3% | 47.4% | 10.1% | 37.9% | 9.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.5% | 33% | -6.5% | 44.2% | -11.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 12.2% | -0.1% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 8.7% | 4% | -4.7% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 44% | 45.4% | 1.4% | 48.4% | -3.0% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 37.4% | 7.3% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 11.1% | -5.6% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 4.5% | -2.9% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 37% | 27.1% | -9.9% | 18.2% | 8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 8.9% | -4.9% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.1% | 10.2% | 0.1% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 4.3% | 3.2% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 13.2% | -0.9% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 17% | 33.5% | 16.5% | 33.8% | -0.3% |
| Other | 6.9% | 2.8% | -4.1% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.8% 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% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 3.5% | 3.2% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
| Black African | 3% | 1.1% | -1.9% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 93.5% | 81.8% | -11.7% | 81.4% | 0.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 73% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.4% | 73% | -18.4% | 83.2% | -10.2% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 11.4% | 6.9% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 8.7% | 8.1% | 5.6% | 3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.4% | 73.4% | -18.0% | 83.2% | -9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 7.2% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 4.3% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 7.4% | 5.9% | 2.2% | 5.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 7.7% | 4.1% | 1.9% | 5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.4% | 76.7% | -9.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 3.7% | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 14.1% | 13.5% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.8% | 37.2% | 5.6% |
| Christian | 47.9% | 46.2% | 1.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Burnthouse Lane was 142.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 164.4% higher than the Heavitree average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Burnthouse Lane has the 11th highest crime rate of 75 local areas in Heavitree and the 71st highest crime rate of 398 local areas in Exeter .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 100.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 54.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Phoenix Court Burnthouse Lane, Exeter, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £218,000 | 2025-09-22 | £218,000 |
| 36 Phoenix Court Burnthouse Lane, Exeter, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2025-03-12 | £210,535 |
| 34 Phoenix Court Burnthouse Lane, Exeter, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2025-02-06 | £196,039 |
| 35 Phoenix Court Burnthouse Lane, Exeter, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-08-02 | £210,895 |
| 42 Phoenix Court Burnthouse Lane, Exeter, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-07-26 | £212,024 |
EX2 6FW 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 | 157 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 37 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Nursery Magnolia Avenue , EX2 6DJ | 3out of 4 | 176 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Exe Nursery School Cowick Street , EX4 1HL | 4out of 4 | 3,378 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 | 321 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodwater Academy Woodwater Lane , EX2 5AW | 3out of 4 | 1,018 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy South Lawn Terrace , Heavitree EX1 2SN | 4out of 4 | 1,170 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School (VC) St Leonard's Road , EX2 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,540 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School Ladysmith Road , EX1 2PS | 4out of 4 | 1,684 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 | 1,013 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 | 1,528 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England School Harts Lane , EX1 3RD | - not rated | 2,728 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James School Summer Lane , EX4 8NN | 3out of 4 | 2,990 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Exe School Hatherleigh Road , EX2 9JU | 3out of 4 | 3,035 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 | 2,549 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter College Hele Road , EX4 4JS | - not rated | 3,292 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 | 4,808 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belong School Devon Wonford Community and Learning Centre , Burnthouse Lane EX2 6NF | - not rated | 282 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Devon Hospitals' Short Stay School Schoolrooms, Bramble Unit , RD&E Hospital EX2 5DW | 3out of 4 | 474 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southbrook School Bishop Westall Road , Topsham Road EX2 6JB | 3out of 4 | 988 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter School Victoria Park Road , EX2 4NS | - not rated | 1,010 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Atkinson Secure Children's Home Care of: Devon County Council , County Hall EX2 4QD | - not rated | 1,201 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe RILD | Unit 1 E102, Royal Devon And Exeter Hospital | 587 yd | |
| TLC Restaurant | Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Royal Devon And Exeter Hospital (Wonford) | 588 yd | |
| Filling Time | Haematology Centre, Royal Devon And Exeter Hospital (Wonford) | 588 yd | |
| Fine Fillings (Main Hospital) | Fine Fillings Main Entrance, Royal Devon And Exeter Hospital (Wonford) | 588 yd | |
| Princess Elizabeth Orthopaedic Centre Buffet Bar | Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, R. D & E Hospital (Wonford) | 589 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavitree And Wonford United Services Club | 104 Wonford Street, Exeter | 260 yd | |
| Wonford Social Club | 104 Wonford Street, Exeter | 260 yd | |
| Dolphin Inn | 31 Burnthouse Lane, Exeter | 729 yd | |
| Heavitree Social Club Ltd | Wingfield Park, 2 East Wonford Hill | 927 yd | |
| Ship & Pelican | 54 Fore Street, Heavitree | 950 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choy's Takeaway | 97 Wonford Street, Exeter | 221 yd | |
| Exeter Fast Food | 79 Burnthouse Lane, Exeter | 442 yd | |
| New Jumbo | New Jumbo Take Away, 34 Wonford Street | 524 yd | |
| Dolphin Fish & Chip Shop | 36B Burnthouse Lane, Exeter | 574 yd | |
| Ivor Dewdney | 30 Burnthouse Lane, Exeter | 722 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK GmbH (1514) | Lidl UK GmbH (1514), Lidl Supermarket | 99 yd | |
| Tesco Express (2620) | 85 Fore Street, Heavitree | 967 yd | |
| Co-op | 63 Fore Street, Heavitree | 1,004 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wonford Sports Centre WONFORD DISTRICT CENTRE WONFORD DISTRICT CENTRE BURNTHOUSE LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 171 yd |
| Wonford Playing Fields Ludwell Lane | grass pitches | 248 yd |
| Wynstream School Burnthouse Lane | grass pitches | 283 yd |
| Heavitree Social Club EAST WONFORD HILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 876 yd |
| Southbrook School BISHOP WESTALL ROAD | grass pitches | 895 yd |
| St Loyes College (Closed) Topsham Road | grass pitches | 916 yd |
| Woodwater Academy WOODWATER LANE | grass pitches | 932 yd |
| Isca Academy EARL RICHARDS ROAD SOUTH | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,027 yd |
| Northbrook Approach Golf Course Topsham Road | golf | 1,058 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 | 215.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.