Budlake Road is in Marsh Barton Trading Estate, Exeter and in Exeter district. EX2 8PY 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 Budlake Road, Marsh Barton Trading Estate, Exeter, EX2 8PY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EX2 8PY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% 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 | 56.3% | 52.2% | -4.1% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 43.7% | 47.8% | 4.1% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 8PY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.6% 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 | 21.3% | 23.6% | 2.3% | 37.9% | -14.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.2% | 53.6% | -4.6% | 44.2% | 9.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 8.4% | 1.6% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 11.2% | 11.2% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.2% | 49.7% | 0.5% | 48.4% | 1.3% |
| Good health | 29.8% | 31% | 1.2% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 11% | -4.6% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 7.6% | 2.9% | 4.0% | 3.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 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 | 22.5% | 16.7% | -5.8% | 18.2% | -1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 8.8% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 10.4% | -6.5% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 10.4% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 5.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 17.9% | 8.7% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.9% | 33.9% | 5.0% | 33.8% | 0.1% |
| Other | 3.6% | 2% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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 | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.3% | 97.6% | 1.3% | 81.4% | 16.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 89.9% 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 | 93.9% | 89.9% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 6.7% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 5.9% | 4.5% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.6% | 90.2% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 7.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6.6% | 6.3% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 0% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.7% | 76.7% | 4.0% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 14.8% | 13.5% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.9% | 37.2% | -3.3% |
| Christian | 62.3% | 46.2% | 16.1% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Budlake Road was 272.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 221.8% higher than the Alphington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Budlake Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 72 local areas in Alphington and the 34th highest crime rate of 396 local areas in Exeter .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 80.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sig Unit Budlake Road, Exeter, Devon Other, an established residential building | £2,710,000 | 2022-09-28 | £2,433,580 |
| Hills Body Works Ltd Budlake Road, Exeter, Devon Other, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2020-06-24 | £182,251 |
| 9 Budlake Units Budlake Road, Exeter, Devon Other, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2019-07-09 | £190,838 |
| The Peachtree Centre Budlake Road, Exeter, Devon Other, an established residential building | £1,400,000 | 2019-01-04 | £1,491,340 |
| 9 Budlake Units Budlake Road, Exeter, Devon Other, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2018-01-29 | £192,200 |
EX2 8PY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 8PY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 46% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 113 |
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| 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 | 2,151 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnut Nursery School - Exeter Nursery Schools Federation Magnolia Avenue , EX2 6DJ | 3out of 4 | 2,526 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 | - not rated | 797 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alphington Primary School Wheatsheaf Way , Alphington EX2 8RQ | 3out of 4 | 797 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Primary School Union Street , EX2 9BB | - not rated | 1,912 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Primary School Union Street , EX2 9BB | 3out of 4 | 1,912 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter Central CofE First School St Leonard's Road , EX2 4NQ | - not rated | 1,956 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter Central CofE Middle School St Leonard's Road , EX2 4NQ | - not rated | 1,956 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradley Rowe Middle School Burnthouse Lane , EX2 6AY | - not rated | 2,126 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Stocker Middle School Buddle Lane , EX4 1JT | - not rated | 2,386 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exwick Middle School Exwick Hill , Exwick EX4 2BG | - not rated | 4,062 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerway Middle School Summerway , EX4 8DF | - not rated | 5,064 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 | 1,184 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Exe School Hatherleigh Road , EX2 9JU | - not rated | 1,184 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Isca Academy Earl Richards Road South , EX2 6AP | 3out of 4 | 1,569 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Isca College of Media Arts Earl Richards Road South , EX2 6AP | - not rated | 1,569 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Aided School Quarry Lane , Heavitree EX2 5AP | - not rated | 4,022 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 | 2,983 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter and North Devon Colleges Group Hele Road , EX4 4JS | - not rated | 3,406 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,604 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Hall School Cowley Bridge Road , EX4 5AD | 2out of 4 | 5,237 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Steiner Academy Exeter Cowley Bridge Road , Thomas Hall EX4 5AD | - not rated | 5,237 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atkinson Secure Children's Home Care of: Devon County Council , County Hall EX2 4QD | - not rated | 1,808 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maria Montessori School 3 St Leonard's Place , EX2 4LZ | - not rated | 2,118 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belong School Devon Grace Road West , EX2 8PU | - not rated | 2,144 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Outdoors School Straw Barn , Barton Lane EX2 9QQ | - not rated | 2,198 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount St Mary's Convent School Wonford Road , EX2 4PF | - not rated | 2,230 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mad Cakes | Unit 12, Bakers Yard | 292 yd | |
| Cafe 53 | Bridge House, Alphinbrook Road | 312 yd | |
| Eurest c/o Royal Mail | Royal Mail, Osprey Road | 337 yd | |
| Chatterbox Community Cafe | Alphington Village Hall, Ide Lane | 599 yd | |
| I Bounce Trampoline Park/Rainforest Cafe | 33 Marsh Green Road West, Exeter | 646 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Inn | 74 Church Road, Alphington | 513 yd | |
| Alphington Sports Club | Church Road, Alphington | 561 yd | |
| St Thomas Cricket Club | Grace Road West, Exeter | 593 yd | |
| Lunchbox | Alphington Village Hall, Ide Lane | 599 yd | |
| Alphington Royal British Legion Club | 1 Legion Way, Exeter | 677 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit Burger | Unit 22, Exeter Business Centre | 617 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Powlesland Road, Exeter | 290 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Alphington Cross Store, Alphington Road | 929 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alphington Sports Club CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 545 yd |
| Exeter Sports Academy MARSH GREEN ROAD WEST | health and fitness suite | 623 yd |
| Grace Road Playing Fields (Closed) Alphin Brook Road | grass pitches | 728 yd |
| Alphington Primary School WHEATSHEAF WAY | grass pitches, swimming pool | 798 yd |
| Exeter Aces Cycle Speedway Club COFTON ROAD | cycling | 862 yd |
| Wheels Centre COFTON ROAD | cycling | 869 yd |
| Bromhams Farm Playing Fields (Closed) Clapperbrook Lane East | grass pitches | 900 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 | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.2% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 2.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 4.5% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 4.5% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 4.5% |
| Median download speed | 4.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.