Church Road is in Alphington, Exeter and in Exeter district. EX2 8SZ 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 Church Road, Alphington, Exeter, EX2 8SZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX2 8ST, EX2 8SY, EX2 8TG, EX2 8TA, EX2 8TB, EX2 8RS, EX2 8TE, EX2 8UP, EX2 8UX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EX2 8SZ 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 | 53.4% | 51.2% | -2.2% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 46.6% | 48.8% | 2.2% | 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 | 37.7% | 33% | -4.7% | 37.9% | -4.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.5% | 44.2% | -0.3% | 44.2% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 11.7% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 8.7% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
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 (88.5%) 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 | 54.7% | 56% | 1.3% | 48.4% | 7.6% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 32.5% | 0.4% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 8.7% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 2.4% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 19.5% | 15.2% | -4.3% | 18.2% | -3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 9.3% | -3.0% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 15.7% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 4.9% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 18.1% | 5.8% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.4% | 34.3% | 2.9% | 33.8% | 0.5% |
| Other | 5.5% | 2.5% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 98.7% | 96.8% | -1.9% | 81.4% | 15.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 91.7% 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 | 96.6% | 91.7% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 3.6% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 92% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.5% | 76.7% | 11.8% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 7.1% | 13.5% | -6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.2% | 37.2% | 12.0% |
| Christian | 45.2% | 46.2% | -1.0% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Road was 41.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.4% lower than the Alphington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Church Road has the 30th lowest crime rate of 72 local areas in Alphington and the 136th lowest crime rate of 396 local areas in Exeter .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -88.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50A Church Road, Exeter, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2024-01-17 | £141,538 |
| 50 Church Road, Exeter, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2022-09-15 | £143,680 |
| 50 Church Road, Exeter, Devon Other, an established residential building | £4,500 | 2022-06-10 | £4,214 |
| 44 Church Road, Exeter, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2018-06-14 | £406,356 |
| 50A Church Road, Exeter, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2017-09-06 | £160,584 |
EX2 8SZ 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in EX2 8SZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 1,872 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnut Nursery School - Exeter Nursery Schools Federation Magnolia Avenue , EX2 6DJ | 3out of 4 | 2,945 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 | 314 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alphington Primary School Wheatsheaf Way , Alphington EX2 8RQ | 3out of 4 | 314 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Primary School Union Street , EX2 9BB | - not rated | 1,745 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Primary School Union Street , EX2 9BB | 3out of 4 | 1,745 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ide Primary School High Street , Ide EX2 9RN | - not rated | 1,935 yd | Foundation 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 | 2,079 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter Central CofE Middle School St Leonard's Road , EX2 4NQ | - not rated | 2,131 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradley Rowe Middle School Burnthouse Lane , EX2 6AY | - not rated | 2,546 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exwick Middle School Exwick Hill , Exwick EX4 2BG | - not rated | 3,837 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerway Middle School Summerway , EX4 8DF | - not rated | 5,366 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 | 855 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Exe School Hatherleigh Road , EX2 9JU | - not rated | 855 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Isca Academy Earl Richards Road South , EX2 6AP | 3out of 4 | 2,009 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Isca College of Media Arts Earl Richards Road South , EX2 6AP | - not rated | 2,009 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Aided School Quarry Lane , Heavitree EX2 5AP | - not rated | 4,448 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 | 2,999 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter and North Devon Colleges Group Hele Road , EX4 4JS | - not rated | 3,322 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 | 1,723 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Hall School Cowley Bridge Road , EX4 5AD | 2out of 4 | 5,135 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Steiner Academy Exeter Cowley Bridge Road , Thomas Hall EX4 5AD | - not rated | 5,135 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 1,927 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Outdoors School Straw Barn , Barton Lane EX2 9QQ | - not rated | 1,930 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Atkinson Secure Children's Home Care of: Devon County Council , County Hall EX2 4QD | - not rated | 2,070 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maria Montessori School 3 St Leonard's Place , EX2 4LZ | - not rated | 2,260 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Torlands Academy Merrivale Road , St Thomas EX4 1PT | 3out of 4 | 2,305 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chatterbox Community Cafe | Alphington Village Hall, Ide Lane | 210 yd | |
| Cafe 53 | Bridge House, Alphinbrook Road | 323 yd | |
| Mad Cakes | Unit 12, Bakers Yard | 340 yd | |
| I Bounce Trampoline Park/Rainforest Cafe | 33 Marsh Green Road West, Exeter | 641 yd | |
| Sainsbury's J'S Customer Restaurant | Alphington Cross Store, Alphington Road | 690 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Inn | 74 Church Road, Alphington | 152 yd | |
| Lunchbox | Alphington Village Hall, Ide Lane | 210 yd | |
| Alphington Sports Club | Church Road, Alphington | 238 yd | |
| Alphington Royal British Legion Club | 1 Legion Way, Exeter | 417 yd | |
| St Thomas Cricket Club | Grace Road West, Exeter | 535 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit Burger | Unit 22, Exeter Business Centre | 625 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Powlesland Road, Exeter | 213 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Alphington Cross Store, Alphington Road | 690 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alphington Sports Club CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 161 yd |
| Alphington Primary School WHEATSHEAF WAY | grass pitches, swimming pool | 315 yd |
| Exeter Sports Academy MARSH GREEN ROAD WEST | health and fitness suite | 697 yd |
| West Exe Community Sports Centre HATHERLEIGH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 812 yd |
| The Gym (Exeter) RETAIL PARK CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 1,082 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.