Vernon Crescent is in Exeter and in Exeter district. EX2 7GB is located in the Topsham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of East Devon. This postcode has been in use since 2013-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Vernon Crescent, Exeter, EX2 7GB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX2 7GH, EX2 7GS, EX2 7GA, EX2 7GT, EX2 7GG, EX2 7GF, EX2 7GE, EX2 7GD, EX2 7GL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EX2 7GB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% 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 | 52.9% | 52.7% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 47.1% | 47.3% | 0.2% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
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 7GB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.2% 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 | 23% | 46.2% | 23.2% | 37.9% | 8.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.8% | 42.3% | -2.5% | 44.2% | -1.9% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 17.8% | 2.9% | -14.9% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 (86.4%) 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 | 14.9% | 57.1% | 42.2% | 48.4% | 8.7% |
| Good health | 42% | 29.3% | -12.7% | 33.6% | -4.3% |
| Fair health | 25.9% | 8.8% | -17.1% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 15.5% | 4% | -11.5% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 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 | 53.4% | 11.3% | -42.1% | 18.2% | -6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 10.4% | -1.7% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8% | 15.3% | 7.3% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 4.1% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 3.4% | 16.7% | 13.3% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.2% | 41.7% | 28.5% | 33.8% | 7.9% |
| Other | 6.3% | 0.7% | -5.6% | 2.8% | -2.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.2% 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 | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| White | 99.4% | 92.2% | -7.2% | 81.4% | 10.8% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 91.5% 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 | 98.3% | 91.5% | -6.8% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.3% | 91.8% | -6.5% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.6% | 76.7% | -0.1% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 19.1% | 13.5% | 5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.9% | 37.2% | 18.7% |
| Christian | 36.6% | 46.2% | -9.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vernon Crescent was 96.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.3% lower than the Priory average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Vernon Crescent has the 10th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Priory and the 130th highest crime rate of 396 local areas in Exeter .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 58.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -1.6%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Vernon Crescent, Exeter, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £247,500 | 2025-08-22 | £238,816 |
| 49 Vernon Crescent, Exeter, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £421,000 | 2025-04-16 | £409,184 |
| 47 Vernon Crescent, Exeter, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £309,000 | 2025-03-31 | £302,966 |
| 45 Vernon Crescent, Exeter, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2024-10-10 | £301,211 |
| 2 Vernon Crescent, Exeter, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2024-08-20 | £380,815 |
EX2 7GB 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 | 195 |
| Part-Time Employee | 68 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Other | 17 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Education | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Nursery School - Exeter Nursery Schools Federation Magnolia Avenue , EX2 6DJ | 3out of 4 | 2,342 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Exe Nursery School - Exeter Nursery Schools Federation Cowick Street , EX4 1HL | 4out of 4 | 5,292 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 | 737 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity CofE Primary and Nursery School Fish Street , EX2 7TR | 2out of 4 | 737 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Countess Wear Community School Glasshouse Lane , Countess Wear EX2 7BS | - not rated | 804 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Countess Wear Primary School Glasshouse Lane , Countess Wear EX2 7BS | 2out of 4 | 804 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Topsham School Orchard Way , Topsham EX3 0DN | 3out of 4 | 1,777 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topsham Middle School Parkfield Road , Topsham EX3 0DR | - not rated | 2,069 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradley Rowe Middle School Burnthouse Lane , EX2 6AY | - not rated | 2,392 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter Central CofE Middle School St Leonard's Road , EX2 4NQ | - not rated | 3,801 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerway Middle School Summerway , EX4 8DF | - not rated | 4,585 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isca Academy Earl Richards Road South , EX2 6AP | 3out of 4 | 2,458 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Isca College of Media Arts Earl Richards Road South , EX2 6AP | - not rated | 2,458 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Aided School Quarry Lane , Heavitree EX2 5AP | - not rated | 2,565 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England School Harts Lane , EX1 3RD | 3out of 4 | 4,168 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England School Harts Lane , EX1 3RD | - not rated | 4,168 yd | Voluntary controlled school | 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 | 4,984 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matford Brook Academy March Close , Matford EX2 0BZ | - not rated | 3,511 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infocus School Countess Wear , EX2 6HA | - not rated | 1,116 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Infocus College Topsham Road , Countess Wear EX2 6HA | - not rated | 1,116 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southbrook School Bishop Westall Road , Topsham Road EX2 6JB | - not rated | 1,598 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Grove School 32 Elm Grove Road , Topsham EX3 0EQ | - not rated | 2,149 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter Pre-Prep School The Avenue , Exminster EX6 8AT | - not rated | 2,386 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe 24 | 24 Glasshouse Lane, Exeter | 670 yd | |
| IKEA Exeter | Newcourt Way, Exeter | 961 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter Golf and Country Club | Exeter Golf And Country Club Ltd, Topsham Road | 466 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Countess Wear Fish & Chips | 28 Glasshouse Lane, Exeter | 684 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter Golf & Country Club TOPSHAM ROAD | golf, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 466 yd |
| Wear Barton Road Wear Barton Road | grass pitches | 642 yd |
| Topsham Town Football Club Exeter Road | grass pitches | 711 yd |
| Trinity Cofe Primary School VERNON CRESCENT | grass pitches | 737 yd |
| Countess Wear Community School GLASSHOUSE LANE | grass pitches | 804 yd |
| University Of Exeter (Topsham Sports Ground) TOPSHAM SPORTS GROUND TOPSHAM SPORTS GROUND EXETER ROAD | grass pitches | 988 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 | 76.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 76.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 76.9% |
| 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 175.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.