Exe Vale Road, Exeter, EX2 6LD

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding EX2 6LD has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.9%	48.4%	-3.5%	51.0%	-2.6%
Male	48.1%	51.6%	3.5%	49.0%	2.6%

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 6LD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.9% 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	23.3%	23.3%	0.0%	37.9%	-14.6%
Married: Opposite sex	56.2%	57.9%	1.7%	44.2%	13.7%
Married: Same sex	0.8%	1.2%	0.4%	0.3%	0.9%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.1%	0.5%
Separated	1.2%	0.6%	-0.6%	2.2%	-1.6%
Divorced	10%	8.4%	-1.6%	9.1%	-0.7%
Widowed	8.4%	8.1%	-0.3%	6.1%	2.0%

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 (87.1%) 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	47.4%	57.4%	10.0%	48.4%	9.0%
Good health	40.3%	29.7%	-10.6%	33.6%	-3.9%
Fair health	9.6%	10%	0.4%	12.7%	-2.7%
Bad health	2%	2.4%	0.4%	4.0%	-1.6%
Very bad health	0.7%	0.5%	-0.2%	1.2%	-0.7%

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.

In the area around EX2 6LD this area, 7.8% 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%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	11.2%	7.8%	-3.4%	18.2%	-10.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	7.6%	4.6%	-3.0%	9.6%	-5.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.7%	14.7%	-3.0%	13.4%	1.3%
Apprenticeship	5.2%	4.6%	-0.6%	5.3%	-0.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10%	11.8%	1.8%	16.9%	-5.1%
Degree or Similar	45.8%	55%	9.2%	33.8%	21.2%
Other	2.4%	1.4%	-1.0%	2.8%	-1.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.4% 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	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.1%	-1.1%
Chinese	0.3%	0.2%	-0.1%	0.7%	-0.5%
Indian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	3.1%	-2.4%
Pakistani	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.7%	-2.0%
Other Asian	0%	2.5%	2.5%	1.6%	0.9%
Mixed White and Asian	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	1%	1.0%	0.8%	0.2%
White	98.3%	93.4%	-4.9%	81.4%	12.0%
Other	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.6%	-0.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 85.8% 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%	85.8%	-9.1%	83.2%	2.6%
European Union	3.1%	3.9%	0.8%	6.1%	-2.2%
Rest of Europe	0%	2.7%	2.7%	0.8%	1.9%
Africa	0%	1.7%	1.7%	2.7%	-1.0%
Middle East and Asia	1.4%	4.4%	3.0%	5.6%	-1.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	1.5%	0.8%	1.3%	0.2%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.2%	85.8%	-8.4%	83.2%	2.6%
10+ Years	0.3%	9.5%	9.2%	9.8%	-0.3%
5-10 Years	0%	1.7%	1.7%	2.9%	-1.2%
2-5 Years	1%	1.2%	0.2%	2.2%	-1.0%
Less than 2 years	4.4%	1.7%	-2.7%	1.9%	-0.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89.5%	76.7%	12.8%
Ireland	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Germany	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
Spain	0.2%	0.4%	-0.2%
Poland	0.5%	1.3%	-0.8%
Other EU countries	0.2%	1.5%	-1.3%
Eastern Asia	1%	0.3%	0.7%
South-East Asia	1.2%	0.2%	1.0%
North America and the Caribbean	1%	0.3%	0.7%
No passport held	5.1%	13.5%	-8.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	37.2%	37.2%	0.0%
Christian	53.3%	46.2%	7.1%
Buddhist	0.2%	0.5%	-0.3%
Hindu	0.2%	1.7%	-1.5%
Jewish	0.2%	0.5%	-0.3%
Muslim	4.4%	6.5%	-2.1%
Not answered	4.4%	6.0%	-1.6%

Safety

Is Exe Vale Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Exe Vale Road was 116.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.0% higher than the Priory average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Exe Vale Road has the 6th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Priory and the 99th highest crime rate of 398 local areas in Exeter .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -4.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£48,500

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in EX2 6LD, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (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 - 3/10 (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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 3/10 (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 - 5/10 (average )
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) - 3/10 (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 Exe Vale Road are based on 42 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 Exe Vale Road, Exeter, EX2 6LD

Estimated Average Property Prices for EX2 6LD

Average Price
£545,181

Semi-Detached
£541,580

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£555,986

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Exe Vale Road

Average Price
£489,634

Semi-Detached
£495,386

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£473,425

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Exe Vale Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
20 Exe Vale Road, Exeter, Devon Detached, an established residential building	£300,000	2015-11-27	£414,894
1 Exe Vale Road, Exeter, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£270,000	2009-05-13	£516,590
6 Exe Vale Road, Exeter, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£345,000	2007-08-02	£580,653
14 Exe Vale Road, Exeter, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£290,000	2006-05-12	£542,316
11 Exe Vale Road, Exeter, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£272,455	2006-04-10	£520,284

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for EX2 6LD

Employment

EX2 6LD 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 retired residents living in EX2 6LD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	141
Full-Time Employee	101
Part-Time Employee	31
Self-Employed	26
Student (economically inactive)	24
Looking after home or family	7
Other	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Unemployed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	24
Education	18
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	16
Professional, scientific and technical activities	16
Human health and social work activities	16
Construction	13
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Information and communication	7
Manufacturing	7
Other	5
Real estate activities	4
Financial and insurance activities	2
Transport and storage	2
Administrative and support service activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Chestnut Nursery Magnolia Avenue , EX2 6DJ	3out of 4	1,100 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
West Exe Nursery School Cowick Street , EX4 1HL	4out of 4	3,684 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Wynstream School Burnthouse Lane , EX2 6AY	4out of 4	1,043 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Countess Wear Community School Glasshouse Lane , Countess Wear EX2 7BS	2out of 4	1,080 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Woodwater Academy Woodwater Lane , EX2 5AW	3out of 4	1,741 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Trinity Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary and Nursery School Fish Street , EX2 7TR	- not rated	2,047 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Clyst Heath Nursery and Community Primary School Royal Crescent , Clyst Heath EX2 7QT	3out of 4	2,090 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Isca Earl Richards Road South , EX2 6AP	3out of 4	840 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	2,244 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
West Exe School Hatherleigh Road , EX2 9JU	3out of 4	3,008 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St Luke's Church of England School Harts Lane , EX1 3RD	- not rated	3,755 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St James School Summer Lane , EX4 8NN	3out of 4	4,219 yd	Academy converter	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	3,441 yd	Free schools 16 to 19	No	Mixed	More About School
Exeter College Hele Road , EX4 4JS	- not rated	4,133 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Southbrook School Bishop Westall Road , Topsham Road EX2 6JB	3out of 4	411 yd	Foundation special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Infocus School Countess Wear , EX2 6HA	3out of 4	531 yd	Non-maintained special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Infocus College Topsham Road , Countess Wear EX2 6HA	- not rated	531 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Belong School Devon Wonford Community and Learning Centre , Burnthouse Lane EX2 6NF	- not rated	1,116 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	1,610 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
Millbrook Village Management Ltd	Millbrook Village, Turnstone Road	806 yd
C Royston & Mitchell	Michelmores, Pynes Hill	811 yd
Cafe 24	24 Glasshouse Lane, Exeter	1,023 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Tally Ho	Tally Ho Inn, Countess Wear Road	206 yd
Dolphin Inn	31 Burnthouse Lane, Exeter	872 yd
Exeter Golf and Country Club	Exeter Golf And Country Club Ltd, Topsham Road	1,042 yd
Double Locks Hotel	Canal Banks, Exeter	1,081 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Rainbow House	1-3 Burnthouse Lane, Exeter	872 yd
Ivor Dewdney	30 Burnthouse Lane, Exeter	923 yd
Dolphin Fish & Chip Shop	36B Burnthouse Lane, Exeter	971 yd
Exeter Fast Food	79 Burnthouse Lane, Exeter	986 yd
Countess Wear Fish & Chips	28 Glasshouse Lane, Exeter	1,006 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Northbrook Approach Golf Course Topsham Road	golf	317 yd
King George V Playing Fields Topsham Road	grass pitches, tennis courts	420 yd
Southbrook School BISHOP WESTALL ROAD	grass pitches	422 yd
St Loyes College (Closed) Topsham Road	grass pitches	682 yd
Isca Academy EARL RICHARDS ROAD SOUTH	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	951 yd
Countess Wear Community School GLASSHOUSE LANE	grass pitches	973 yd
Exeter Golf & Country Club TOPSHAM ROAD	golf, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts	1,043 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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	200 Mbit/s
Average download speed	318.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	31.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	115 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of EX2 6LD