Montagu Close is in Exeter and in Exeter district. EX2 7FU is located in the Topsham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of East Devon. This postcode has been in use since 2016-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Montagu Close, Exeter, EX2 7FU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX2 7FJ, EX2 7FQ, EX2 7JQ, EX2 7JU, EX2 7AX, EX2 7FD, EX2 7AT, EX2 7FT, EX2 7FL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EX2 7FU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 51.2% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 49.6% | 48.8% | -0.8% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 43% | 40.8% | -2.2% | 37.9% | 2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.3% | 42.4% | 0.1% | 44.2% | -1.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 10.3% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 2.3% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 (89.3%) 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% | 56.5% | -4.5% | 48.4% | 8.1% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 32.8% | 0.9% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 5.6% | 8% | 2.4% | 12.7% | -4.7% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 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.
In the area around EX2 7FU this area, 7.2% 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 45.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7% | 7.2% | 0.2% | 18.2% | -11.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 8.4% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 14.5% | -1.9% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 3.5% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 19.2% | 4.9% | 16.9% | 2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.7% | 45.3% | 1.6% | 33.8% | 11.5% |
| Other | 2.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 90.7% | 88.2% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 6.8% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 88.2% 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% | 88.2% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 4.3% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 1.5% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 3.8% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.2% | 88.3% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 6.7% | 6.0% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 1.5% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0.7% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.8% | 76.7% | 2.1% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.7% | 13.5% | -2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57% | 37.2% | 19.8% |
| Christian | 32.5% | 46.2% | -13.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Montagu Close was 91.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.9% higher than the Mincinglake and Whipton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Montagu Close has the 28th highest crime rate of 92 local areas in Mincinglake and Whipton and the 133rd highest crime rate of 398 local areas in Exeter .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 110.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Montagu Close, Exeter, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2025-06-20 | £486,263 |
| 2 Montagu Close, Exeter, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2021-11-22 | £495,923 |
| 5 Montagu Close, Exeter, Devon Detached, a newly built property | £649,000 | 2017-06-09 | £852,796 |
| 3 Montagu Close, Exeter, Devon Detached, a newly built property | £660,000 | 2017-04-04 | £868,421 |
| 4 Montagu Close, Exeter, Devon Detached, a newly built property | £575,000 | 2016-12-16 | £753,528 |
EX2 7FU 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 | 181 |
| Part-Time Employee | 79 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| 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 | 2,076 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Exe Nursery School Cowick Street , EX4 1HL | 4out of 4 | 5,382 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 | 412 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 | 1,178 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Countess Wear Community School Glasshouse Lane , Countess Wear EX2 7BS | 2out of 4 | 1,438 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodwater Academy Woodwater Lane , EX2 5AW | 3out of 4 | 1,718 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyst St Mary Primary School Clyst St Mary , EX5 1BG | 3out of 4 | 1,966 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,848 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Isca Earl Richards Road South , EX2 6AP | 3out of 4 | 2,520 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England School Harts Lane , EX1 3RD | - not rated | 3,404 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James School Summer Lane , EX4 8NN | 3out of 4 | 4,419 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Exe School Hatherleigh Road , EX2 9JU | 3out of 4 | 4,771 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 | 4,784 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 | 1,259 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Infocus College Topsham Road , Countess Wear EX2 6HA | - not rated | 1,259 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southbrook School Bishop Westall Road , Topsham Road EX2 6JB | 3out of 4 | 1,549 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stansfield Academy Falcon Road , EX2 7LB | 1out of 4 | 1,603 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belong School Devon Wonford Community and Learning Centre , Burnthouse Lane EX2 6NF | - not rated | 1,954 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 | 231 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd | Tesco Stores Ltd, Russell Way | 785 yd | |
| Taco Bell | Unit 10, Rydon Lane Retail Park | 942 yd | |
| Exeter Chiefs Rugby Club Ltd | Sandy Park Stadium, Sandy Park Way | 1,005 yd | |
| Costa Ltd | Unit 11, Rydon Lane Retail Park | 1,024 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter Golf and Country Club | Exeter Golf And Country Club Ltd, Topsham Road | 996 yd | |
| David Lloyd Leisure | David Lloyd Leisure Clubs, Sandy Park Way | 1,005 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter Digby KFC | KFC, Unit 10 | 1,040 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Extra (2487) | Tesco Stores Ltd, Russell Way | 785 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity Cofe Primary School VERNON CRESCENT | grass pitches | 308 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Exeter) SANDY PARK WAY | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool, tennis courts | 991 yd |
| Exeter Golf & Country Club TOPSHAM ROAD | golf, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 995 yd |
| Exeter Chiefs (Sandy Park Stadium) SANDY PARK WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,003 yd |
| Active Fitness NEWCOURT BARTON BUSINESS UNITS NEWCOURT BARTON BUSINESS UNITS CLYST ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,044 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 | 260 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.