Haven Road is in Exeter and in Exeter district. EX2 8BS is located in the St David's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Exeter. This postcode has been in use since 2003-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Haven Road, Exeter, EX2 8BS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX2 8AP, EX2 8BP, EX2 8AF, EX2 8AT, EX2 8AR, EX4 1AF, EX2 8AS, EX2 8BW, EX2 8BN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EX2 8BS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.5% | 50.2% | -6.3% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 43.5% | 49.8% | 6.3% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 8BS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.2% 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 | 37.1% | 44.2% | 7.1% | 37.9% | 6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.3% | 26.6% | -1.7% | 44.2% | -17.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 9.7% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 23.3% | 16.9% | -6.4% | 6.1% | 10.8% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (59.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.4% | 32.9% | -7.5% | 48.4% | -15.5% |
| Good health | 25.6% | 26.4% | 0.8% | 33.6% | -7.2% |
| Fair health | 16% | 24.1% | 8.1% | 12.7% | 11.4% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 13.7% | 8.1% | 4.0% | 9.7% |
| Very bad health | 12.3% | 2.9% | -9.4% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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 | 35.7% | 25.8% | -9.9% | 18.2% | 7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 10.4% | -2.0% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 10.8% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 5.4% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 13.6% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.3% | 30.5% | 8.2% | 33.8% | -3.3% |
| Other | 3.9% | 3.6% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93.2% | 89.3% | -3.9% | 81.4% | 7.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 85.4% 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 | 88.9% | 85.4% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 2.2% |
| European Union | 4% | 6.2% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 4.5% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.3% | 85.7% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 2.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 3.9% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 4.6% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 2% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 3.9% | -0.1% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.9% | 76.7% | -17.8% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 31.4% | 13.5% | 17.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.6% | 37.2% | 2.4% |
| Christian | 31.5% | 46.2% | -14.7% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 25% | 6.0% | 19.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Haven Road was 1373.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 1520.3% higher than the Alphington average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Haven Road has the highest crime rate of 72 local areas in Alphington and the 3rd highest crime rate of 396 local areas in Exeter .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 78.1%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 9 Ashmore Court, 3 Haven Road, Exeter, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2023-01-11 | £80,820 |
| Flat 2 Ashmore Court, 3 Haven Road, Exeter, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2022-11-30 | £81,390 |
| Flat 3 Ashmore Court, 3 Haven Road, Exeter, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £108,500 | 2022-11-18 | £98,120 |
| Flat 8 Ashmore Court, 3 Haven Road, Exeter, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £102,000 | 2022-04-11 | £99,453 |
| Flat 1 Ashmore Court, 3 Haven Road, Exeter, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £72,500 | 2016-03-31 | £83,790 |
EX2 8BS 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 8BS 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%.
| Retired | 110 |
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Exe Nursery School - Exeter Nursery Schools Federation Cowick Street , EX4 1HL | 4out of 4 | 820 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnut Nursery School - Exeter Nursery Schools Federation Magnolia Avenue , EX2 6DJ | 3out of 4 | 2,730 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas Primary School Union Street , EX2 9BB | - not rated | 322 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Primary School Union Street , EX2 9BB | 3out of 4 | 322 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Montgomery Primary School Redvers Road , EX4 1BS | - not rated | 703 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cowick First School Cowick Street , EX4 1HL | - not rated | 889 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St David's Church of England Primary School Dinham Road , EX4 4EE | - not rated | 927 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Stocker Middle School Buddle Lane , EX4 1JT | - not rated | 1,042 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter Central CofE Middle School St Leonard's Road , EX2 4NQ | - not rated | 1,090 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exwick Middle School Exwick Hill , Exwick EX4 2BG | - not rated | 2,158 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradley Rowe Middle School Burnthouse Lane , EX2 6AY | - not rated | 2,458 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerway Middle School Summerway , EX4 8DF | - not rated | 4,199 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Exe School Hatherleigh Road , EX2 9JU | 3out of 4 | 1,205 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Exe School Hatherleigh Road , EX2 9JU | - not rated | 1,205 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Isca Academy Earl Richards Road South , EX2 6AP | 3out of 4 | 2,251 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Isca College of Media Arts Earl Richards Road South , EX2 6AP | - not rated | 2,251 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Aided School Quarry Lane , Heavitree EX2 5AP | - not rated | 4,036 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,175 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter and North Devon Colleges Group Hele Road , EX4 4JS | - not rated | 1,422 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Hall School Cowley Bridge Road , EX4 5AD | 2out of 4 | 3,247 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Steiner Academy Exeter Cowley Bridge Road , Thomas Hall EX4 5AD | - not rated | 3,247 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Matford Brook Academy March Close , Matford EX2 0BZ | - not rated | 3,579 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belong School Devon Grace Road West , EX2 8PU | - not rated | 540 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Presentation of Mary Convent School Palace Gate , EX1 1JA | - not rated | 689 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter Cathedral School The Chantry , Palace Gate EX1 1HX | - not rated | 716 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maria Montessori School 3 St Leonard's Place , EX2 4LZ | - not rated | 1,014 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Junior School 33 St David's Hill , EX4 4DA | - not rated | 1,083 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King | Unit 5, The Exebridge Centre | 171 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 2, The Exebridge Centre | 187 yd | |
| Oggy Oggy The Pasty Company | 18 Guildhall Shopping Centre, Queen Street | 260 yd | |
| Exebridge Cafe | 180 Cowick Street, Exeter | 261 yd | |
| Wool on the Exe | 2 Okehampton Street, Exeter | 280 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Malthouse | 7 Haven Road, Exeter | 77 yd | |
| The Kings | Kings Arms, 173 Cowick Street | 261 yd | |
| British Railway Club | 172 Cowick Street, Exeter | 261 yd | |
| Samuel Jones Ale & Smoke House | 37 Commercial Road, Exeter | 345 yd | |
| Bishops Blaize | Commercial Road, Exeter | 359 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Kebab | 23 Cowick Street, Exeter | 338 yd | |
| Mr Choy | 29 Cowick Street, Exeter | 338 yd | |
| St Thomas Food Fight | 36 Union Street, Exeter | 364 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 3-4 St Thomas Centre, Exeter | 396 yd | |
| Veg Box Cafe | 7 Piazza Terracina, Haven Road | 402 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 1 Haven Road, Exeter | 77 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Unit 4, The Exebridge Centre | 171 yd | |
| Co-op | 1 St Thomas Centre, Exeter | 396 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Retail Unit, Alphington Road | 456 yd | |
| Aldi | Alphington Road, Exeter | 456 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Riverside Leisure Centre (Exeter) COWICK STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 99 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (Exeter) TUDOR STREET | health and fitness suite | 414 yd |
| Exeter Rugby Club (Closed) County Ground County Ground Church Road | grass pitches | 511 yd |
| Spa Naturel (Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel) SOUTHERNHAY EAST | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 697 yd |
| Pure Gym (Exeter Fore Street) 177-181 177-181 FORE STREET | health and fitness suite | 722 yd |
| St Thomas Methodist Church 110-111 110-111 COWICK STREET | 766 yd | |
| Montgomery Primary School REDVERS ROAD | grass pitches | 767 yd |
| Unit 7 Gym UNIT 7 UNIT 7 KENNFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 832 yd |
| The Gym (Exeter) RETAIL PARK CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 840 yd |
| Flower Pot Playing Fields LYNWOOD AVENUE | grass pitches | 877 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 72 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.