Marsh Green Road is in Marsh Barton Trading Estate, Exeter and in Exeter district. EX2 8PN is located in the Alphington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Exeter. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Marsh Green Road, Marsh Barton Trading Estate, Exeter, EX2 8PN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX2 8QH, EX2 8QP, EX2 8PQ, EX2 8QR, EX2 8QX, EX2 8NT, EX2 8LS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding EX2 8PN has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 41.7% | 49.3% | 7.6% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 58.3% | 50.7% | -7.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.9% | 40.9% | 10.0% | 37.9% | 3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.5% | 38.5% | -5.0% | 44.2% | -5.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 2.4% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 15.2% | 12.1% | -3.1% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 5.3% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.4% | 54.3% | 5.9% | 48.4% | 5.9% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 28% | -4.9% | 33.6% | -5.6% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 10.7% | -2.7% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 5.2% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 25.1% | 16.3% | -8.8% | 18.2% | -1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.8% | 6.1% | -12.7% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 15.1% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 9% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.8% | 23.7% | 8.9% | 16.9% | 6.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.9% | 26.9% | 9.0% | 33.8% | -6.9% |
| Other | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.9% | 92.8% | -5.1% | 81.4% | 11.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 87.8% 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 | 96.5% | 87.8% | -8.7% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 7% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 86.9% | -9.2% | 83.2% | 3.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 5.9% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81% | 76.7% | 4.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 9.7% | 13.5% | -3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.4% | 37.2% | 5.2% |
| Christian | 46.9% | 46.2% | 0.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marsh Green Road was 373.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 415.9% higher than the Alphington average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Marsh Green Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 73 local areas in Alphington and the 18th highest crime rate of 398 local areas in Exeter .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 77.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Marsh Green Road, Exeter, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 1995-08-24 | £1,125,000 |
EX2 8PN area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
EX2 8PN 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Education | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| 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 Cowick Street , EX4 1HL | 4out of 4 | 1,435 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnut Nursery Magnolia Avenue , EX2 6DJ | 3out of 4 | 2,544 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alphington Primary School Wheatsheaf Way , Alphington EX2 8RQ | 3out of 4 | 878 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Primary School Union Street , EX2 9BB | 3out of 4 | 1,168 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School (VC) St Leonard's Road , EX2 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,485 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowhill Primary School Buddle Lane , St Thomas EX4 1JT | 3out of 4 | 1,683 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Montgomery Primary School Redvers Road , St Thomas EX4 1BS | 3out of 4 | 1,722 yd | Foundation school | Yes | 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 | 588 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Isca Earl Richards Road South , EX2 6AP | 3out of 4 | 1,701 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 | 4,036 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James School Summer Lane , EX4 8NN | 3out of 4 | 4,805 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England School Harts Lane , EX1 3RD | - not rated | 5,062 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 | 2,328 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter College Hele Road , EX4 4JS | - not rated | 2,688 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avanti Hall School Cowley Bridge Road , EX4 5AD | - not rated | 4,515 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education 1 Douglas Avenue , EX8 2AU | - not rated | 1,342 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Atkinson Secure Children's Home Care of: Devon County Council , County Hall EX2 4QD | - not rated | 1,488 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter Cathedral School The Chantry , Palace Gate EX1 1HX | - not rated | 1,831 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Magdalen Court School Victoria Park Road , EX2 4NU | - not rated | 1,848 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Torlands Academy Merrivale Road , St Thomas EX4 1PT | - not rated | 1,890 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| I Bounce Trampoline Park/Rainforest Cafe | 33 Marsh Green Road West, Exeter | 1 yd | |
| Pit Stop Cafe | 25 Marsh Green Road East, Exeter | 273 yd | |
| Hidden Coffee House | 16 Marsh Green Road East, Marsh Barton Trading Estate | 356 yd | |
| Bear Feet Playcentre | 1 Ashton Road, Marsh Barton Trading Estate | 366 yd | |
| Cafe 53 | Bridge House, Alphinbrook Road | 393 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas Cricket Club | Grace Road West, Exeter | 108 yd | |
| Alphington Royal British Legion Club | 1 Legion Way, Exeter | 334 yd | |
| Alphington Sports Club | Church Road, Alphington | 438 yd | |
| Seven Stars | The Seven Stars, Alphington Road | 709 yd | |
| The New Inn | 74 Church Road, Alphington | 782 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit Burger | Unit 22, Exeter Business Centre | 28 yd | |
| Fish & Chips on Alphington Road | 56 Alphington Road, Exeter | 838 yd | |
| Fika Exeter | 9 Welcome Street, Exeter | 901 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Alphington Cross Store, Alphington Road | 395 yd | |
| Lidl | Powlesland Road, Exeter | 543 yd | |
| Southern Co-op | Co-op (0350), The Southern Co-Operative Ltd | 722 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Retail Unit, Alphington Road | 958 yd | |
| Aldi | Alphington Road, Exeter | 958 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter Sports Academy MARSH GREEN ROAD WEST | health and fitness suite | 106 yd |
| Alphington Sports Club CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 512 yd |
| The Gym (Exeter) RETAIL PARK CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 517 yd |
| Unit 7 Gym UNIT 7 UNIT 7 KENNFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 559 yd |
| West Exe Community Sports Centre HATHERLEIGH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 686 yd |
| Alphington Primary School WHEATSHEAF WAY | grass pitches, swimming pool | 876 yd |
| Bromhams Farm Playing Fields (Closed) Clapperbrook Lane East | grass pitches | 876 yd |
| Grace Road Playing Fields (Closed) Alphin Brook Road | grass pitches | 989 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 | 96.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.0% |
| 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 | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 69.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.