Rhode Island Drive is in Exeter and in Exeter district. EX2 7FH is located in the Topsham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of East Devon. This postcode has been in use since 2011-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rhode Island Drive, Exeter, EX2 7FH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX2 7FE, EX2 7FF, EX2 7AS, EX2 7FD, EX2 7FG, EX2 7FL, EX2 7AX, EX2 7AY, EX2 7AT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EX2 7FH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 50.4% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 49.6% | 49.6% | 0.0% | 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 vicinity of EX2 7FH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.6% 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 | 43% | 32.3% | -10.7% | 37.9% | -5.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.3% | 58.6% | 16.3% | 44.2% | 14.4% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 7.1% | -2.6% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (95%) 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 | 61% | 65.2% | 4.2% | 48.4% | 16.8% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 29.8% | -2.1% | 33.6% | -3.8% |
| Fair health | 5.6% | 4.3% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -8.4% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 7FH this area, 3% 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 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7% | 3% | -4.0% | 18.2% | -15.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 5.1% | -7.2% | 9.6% | -4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 24.2% | 7.8% | 13.4% | 10.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 2% | -1.4% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 16.2% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.7% | 49.5% | 5.8% | 33.8% | 15.7% |
| Other | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| White | 90.7% | 90.8% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 9.4% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 90.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89% | 90.1% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 1.4% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 1.4% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 2.1% | -1.8% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.2% | 88.8% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 5.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 5.6% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 1.4% | -2.3% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 4.2% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.7% | 76.7% | 7.0% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 13.5% | 13.5% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.6% | 37.2% | 12.4% |
| Christian | 38.3% | 46.2% | -7.9% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rhode Island Drive was 109.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.2% higher than the Mincinglake and Whipton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rhode Island Drive has the 23rd highest crime rate of 92 local areas in Mincinglake and Whipton and the 107th highest crime rate of 398 local areas in Exeter .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.3%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Rhode Island Drive, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2025-02-19 | £315,776 |
| 14 Rhode Island Drive, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2023-06-30 | £405,773 |
| 8 Rhode Island Drive, Exeter, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2021-03-25 | £327,821 |
| 2 Rhode Island Drive, Exeter, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2018-11-19 | £367,778 |
| 14 Rhode Island Drive, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £297,000 | 2018-04-26 | £387,083 |
EX2 7FH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 7FH 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 | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Retired | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 54 |
| Human health and social work activities | 45 |
| Education | 40 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 28 |
| Construction | 28 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Other | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Nursery Magnolia Avenue , EX2 6DJ | 3out of 4 | 2,278 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary and Nursery School Fish Street , EX2 7TR | - not rated | 327 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 | 1,211 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Countess Wear Community School Glasshouse Lane , Countess Wear EX2 7BS | 2out of 4 | 1,628 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyst St Mary Primary School Clyst St Mary , EX5 1BG | 3out of 4 | 1,750 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodwater Academy Woodwater Lane , EX2 5AW | 3out of 4 | 1,847 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 1,917 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Isca Earl Richards Road South , EX2 6AP | 3out of 4 | 2,750 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England School Harts Lane , EX1 3RD | - not rated | 3,425 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James School Summer Lane , EX4 8NN | 3out of 4 | 4,499 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Exe School Hatherleigh Road , EX2 9JU | 3out of 4 | 5,004 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 | 4,982 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infocus School Countess Wear , EX2 6HA | 3out of 4 | 1,491 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Infocus College Topsham Road , Countess Wear EX2 6HA | - not rated | 1,491 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stansfield Academy Falcon Road , EX2 7LB | 1out of 4 | 1,555 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southbrook School Bishop Westall Road , Topsham Road EX2 6JB | 3out of 4 | 1,779 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belong School Devon Wonford Community and Learning Centre , Burnthouse Lane EX2 6NF | - not rated | 2,151 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| IKEA Exeter | Newcourt Way, Exeter | 399 yd | |
| Exeter Chiefs Rugby Club Ltd | Sandy Park Stadium, Sandy Park Way | 877 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd | Tesco Stores Ltd, Russell Way | 941 yd | |
| Taco Bell | Unit 10, Rydon Lane Retail Park | 1,046 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Lloyd Leisure | David Lloyd Leisure Clubs, Sandy Park Way | 877 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Extra (2487) | Tesco Stores Ltd, Russell Way | 941 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity Cofe Primary School VERNON CRESCENT | grass pitches | 273 yd |
| Active Fitness NEWCOURT BARTON BUSINESS UNITS NEWCOURT BARTON BUSINESS UNITS CLYST ROAD | health and fitness suite | 819 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Exeter) SANDY PARK WAY | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool, tennis courts | 862 yd |
| Exeter Chiefs (Sandy Park Stadium) SANDY PARK WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 874 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 | 52.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 190.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.