Rices Mews is in Exeter and in Exeter district. EX2 9AY is located in the St Thomas electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Exeter. This postcode has been in use since 1990-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rices Mews, Exeter, EX2 9AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX2 9BG, EX2 9EH, EX2 9EQ, EX2 9BW, EX2 9BL, EX2 9EG, EX2 9BP, EX2 9EF, EX2 9EJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EX2 9AY 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 | 52.6% | 51.2% | -1.4% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 47.4% | 48.8% | 1.4% | 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.
In the immediate area around EX2 9AY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.4% 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 | 33.4% | 44.4% | 11.0% | 37.9% | 6.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.4% | 36.6% | -6.8% | 44.2% | -7.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 14.1% | 12% | -2.1% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 5% | 4.3% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89%) 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 | 52.2% | 54.1% | 1.9% | 48.4% | 5.7% |
| Good health | 30.6% | 34.9% | 4.3% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 7.8% | -6.5% | 12.7% | -4.9% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 21.9% | 13.4% | -8.5% | 18.2% | -4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 14.4% | -1.5% | 9.6% | 4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 13.4% | -4.4% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 4% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 14.4% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.9% | 38.2% | 12.3% | 33.8% | 4.4% |
| Other | 3.4% | 2.1% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.3% 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 | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 91.6% | 94.3% | 2.7% | 81.4% | 12.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 89.2% 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 | 92.5% | 89.2% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| European Union | 2% | 6.8% | 4.8% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 0.8% | -2.8% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.5% | 89.4% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 6.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 6.8% | 6.3% | 9.8% | -3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0.8% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.7% | 76.7% | 3.0% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13.1% | 13.5% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.4% | 37.2% | 16.2% |
| Christian | 39% | 46.2% | -7.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rices Mews was 31.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.0% lower than the Alphington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rices Mews has the 26th lowest crime rate of 73 local areas in Alphington and the 108th lowest crime rate of 398 local areas in Exeter .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 50% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Rices Mews, Exeter, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2025-04-07 | £158,321 |
| 8 Rices Mews, Exeter, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2024-06-21 | £189,410 |
| 11 Rices Mews, Exeter, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2024-05-10 | £168,575 |
| 2 Rices Mews, Exeter, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £257,520 | 2024-02-16 | £267,767 |
| 21 Rices Mews, Exeter, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2023-10-10 | £167,864 |
EX2 9AY 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 165 |
| Part-Time Employee | 57 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Education | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 Cowick Street , EX4 1HL | 4out of 4 | 229 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnut Nursery Magnolia Avenue , EX2 6DJ | 3out of 4 | 3,285 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 | 3out of 4 | 390 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowhill Primary School Buddle Lane , St Thomas EX4 1JT | 3out of 4 | 490 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Montgomery Primary School Redvers Road , St Thomas EX4 1BS | 3out of 4 | 600 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redhills Primary School Landhayes Road , Redhills EX4 2BY | 3out of 4 | 1,127 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St David's CofE Primary School Dinham Road , EX4 4EE | 3out of 4 | 1,387 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 820 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Isca Earl Richards Road South , EX2 6AP | 3out of 4 | 2,654 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 | 4,665 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James School Summer Lane , EX4 8NN | 3out of 4 | 4,785 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England School Harts Lane , EX1 3RD | - not rated | 5,371 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 | 1,812 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter College Hele Road , EX4 4JS | - not rated | 1,839 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 | 3,560 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torlands Academy Merrivale Road , St Thomas EX4 1PT | - not rated | 684 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barley Lane School Barley Lane , St Thomas EX4 1TA | 3out of 4 | 1,271 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Exeter Cathedral School The Chantry , Palace Gate EX1 1HX | - not rated | 1,401 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's School 25-29 St David's Hill , EX4 4DA | - not rated | 1,518 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education 1 Douglas Avenue , EX8 2AU | - not rated | 1,569 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Birdhouse | The Gatehouse, Pinces Road | 264 yd | |
| Lilac | 59 Cowick Street, Exeter | 286 yd | |
| St Thomas Social Club | 67A Cowick Street, Exeter | 307 yd | |
| Jimmy's Cafe | 118 Cowick Street, Exeter | 333 yd | |
| Dan Sci Limited | 50 Cowick Street, Exeter | 390 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas Bowling Club | Barton Road, Exeter | 291 yd | |
| Sawyers Arms | 121 Cowick Street, Exeter | 333 yd | |
| Seven Stars | The Seven Stars, Alphington Road | 522 yd | |
| The Lucombe Oak | Public House, Cowick Street | 576 yd | |
| Cowick Barton | The Cowick Barton, 121 Cowick Lane | 595 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Takeaway | 60 Cowick Street, Exeter | 289 yd | |
| St Thomas Food Fight | 36 Union Street, Exeter | 343 yd | |
| Fish & Chips on Alphington Road | 56 Alphington Road, Exeter | 379 yd | |
| Phoenix Chinese Food | 99 Cowick Street, Exeter | 444 yd | |
| The Tasty Plaice | 93 Cowick Street, Exeter | 444 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express (5865) | 135 Cowick Street, Exeter | 376 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Retail Unit, Alphington Road | 430 yd | |
| Aldi | Alphington Road, Exeter | 430 yd | |
| Southern Co-op | Co-op (0350), The Southern Co-Operative Ltd | 487 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Unit 4, The Exebridge Centre | 566 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter Rugby Club (Closed) County Ground County Ground Church Road | grass pitches | 263 yd |
| Cowick Barton Playing Fields Off Wellington Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 305 yd |
| St Thomas Methodist Church 110-111 110-111 COWICK STREET | 377 yd | |
| Riverside Leisure Centre (Exeter) COWICK STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 582 yd |
| Bowhill Primary School BUDDLE LANE | artificial grass pitch | 601 yd |
| Montgomery Primary School REDVERS ROAD | grass pitches | 745 yd |
| The Gym (Exeter) RETAIL PARK CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 776 yd |
| West Exe Community Sports Centre HATHERLEIGH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 781 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (Exeter) TUDOR STREET | health and fitness suite | 913 yd |
| Unit 7 Gym UNIT 7 UNIT 7 KENNFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 915 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% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 104.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.