Churchill Road is in Exeter and in Exeter district. EX2 9BU is located in the St Thomas electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Exeter. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Churchill Road, Exeter, EX2 9BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX2 9BX, EX2 9BT, EX2 9HW, EX2 9BZ, EX2 9HP, EX2 9BY, EX2 9HB, EX2 9HN, EX4 1HL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EX2 9BU is primarily male, with 55% of the population 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 | 50% | 45% | -5.0% | 51.0% | -6.0% |
| Male | 50% | 55% | 5.0% | 49.0% | 6.0% |
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 | 34.5% | 37.4% | 2.9% | 37.9% | -0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.7% | 46.9% | 1.2% | 44.2% | 2.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 7.7% | -2.8% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 4.8% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 38.2% | 42.5% | 4.3% | 48.4% | -5.9% |
| Good health | 44.4% | 36.9% | -7.5% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 14.4% | 0.3% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 3% | 5% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 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 | 19.8% | 16.3% | -3.5% | 18.2% | -1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 8.5% | -6.6% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 13.3% | -4.9% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 5.9% | 0.5% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 19.6% | 6.0% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.8% | 34.1% | 9.3% | 33.8% | 0.3% |
| Other | 3.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 90% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 94.1% | 90% | -4.1% | 81.4% | 8.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
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 | 93.1% | 87.8% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| European Union | 1% | 7.5% | 6.5% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 2.8% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.8% | 87.8% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 7.5% | 6.5% | 9.8% | -2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 3.4% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 0.6% | -4.7% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.8% | 76.7% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 4.7% | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 13.8% | 13.5% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.2% | 37.2% | 6.0% |
| Christian | 41.9% | 46.2% | -4.3% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 11.8% | 6.0% | 5.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Churchill Road was 346.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 308.3% higher than the Alphington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Churchill Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 72 local areas in Alphington and the 21st highest crime rate of 396 local areas in Exeter .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 176.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 50.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Churchill Road, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2024-07-05 | £262,481 |
| 4 Churchill Road, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2023-10-20 | £217,487 |
| 21 Churchill Road, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2023-02-10 | £256,783 |
| 6 Churchill Road, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £221,000 | 2021-08-19 | £248,690 |
| 11 Churchill Road, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2021-08-03 | £241,939 |
EX2 9BU 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 125 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 95 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnut Nursery School - Exeter Nursery Schools Federation Magnolia Avenue , EX2 6DJ | 3out of 4 | 3,513 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowick First School Cowick Street , EX4 1HL | - not rated | 124 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowhill Primary School Buddle Lane , St Thomas EX4 1JT | 3out of 4 | 272 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowhill Primary School Buddle Lane , St Thomas EX4 1JT | - not rated | 272 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Montgomery Primary School Redvers Road , EX4 1BS | - not rated | 565 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Primary School Union Street , EX2 9BB | - not rated | 584 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 | 272 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter Central CofE Middle School St Leonard's Road , EX2 4NQ | - not rated | 1,941 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exwick Middle School Exwick Hill , Exwick EX4 2BG | - not rated | 2,044 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradley Rowe Middle School Burnthouse Lane , EX2 6AY | - not rated | 3,199 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerway Middle School Summerway , EX4 8DF | - not rated | 5,079 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 | 964 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Exe School Hatherleigh Road , EX2 9JU | - not rated | 964 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Isca Academy Earl Richards Road South , EX2 6AP | 3out of 4 | 2,886 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Isca College of Media Arts Earl Richards Road South , EX2 6AP | - not rated | 2,886 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Aided School Quarry Lane , Heavitree EX2 5AP | - not rated | 4,884 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter and North Devon Colleges Group Hele Road , EX4 4JS | - not rated | 1,853 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter Mathematics School Rougemont House , EX4 3PU | - not rated | 1,917 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 3,510 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Steiner Academy Exeter Cowley Bridge Road , Thomas Hall EX4 5AD | - not rated | 3,510 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Matford Brook Academy March Close , Matford EX2 0BZ | - not rated | 3,531 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 | 385 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Torlands Academy Merrivale Road , St Thomas EX4 1PT | 3out of 4 | 489 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Children's Garden Early Years Steiner Education and Family Centre 80 Merrivale Road , EX4 1PT | - not rated | 502 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barley Lane School Barley Lane , St Thomas EX4 1TA | 2out of 4 | 1,042 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Presentation of Mary Convent School Palace Gate , EX1 1JA | - not rated | 1,534 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas Social Club | 67A Cowick Street, Exeter | 145 yd | |
| Lilac | 59 Cowick Street, Exeter | 208 yd | |
| Argee bhajee | Argee Bhajee, 13 Buddle Lane | 223 yd | |
| Jimmy's Cafe | 118 Cowick Street, Exeter | 230 yd | |
| Dan Sci Limited | 50 Cowick Street, Exeter | 454 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas Bowling Club | Barton Road, Exeter | 49 yd | |
| Sawyers Arms | 121 Cowick Street, Exeter | 230 yd | |
| Green Gables Inn | Buddle Lane, Exeter | 364 yd | |
| Cowick Barton | The Cowick Barton, 121 Cowick Lane | 623 yd | |
| The Lucombe Oak | Public House, Cowick Street | 627 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Chinese Food | 99 Cowick Street, Exeter | 148 yd | |
| The Tasty Plaice | 93 Cowick Street, Exeter | 148 yd | |
| Wan's Chinese Takeaway | 11 Buddle Lane, Exeter | 204 yd | |
| Souvlaki-Gyros | Souvlaki And Gyros Ltd, 3 Buddle Lane | 210 yd | |
| Sunrise Takeaway | 60 Cowick Street, Exeter | 211 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express (5865) | 135 Cowick Street, Exeter | 387 yd | |
| Co-op | 1 St Thomas Centre, Exeter | 627 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Unit 4, The Exebridge Centre | 735 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Retail Unit, Alphington Road | 757 yd | |
| Aldi | Alphington Road, Exeter | 757 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Thomas Methodist Church 110-111 110-111 COWICK STREET | 186 yd | |
| Bowhill Primary School BUDDLE LANE | artificial grass pitch | 270 yd |
| Exeter Rugby Club (Closed) County Ground County Ground Church Road | grass pitches | 379 yd |
| Cowick Barton Playing Fields Off Wellington Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 390 yd |
| Montgomery Primary School REDVERS ROAD | grass pitches | 604 yd |
| Riverside Leisure Centre (Exeter) COWICK STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 792 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (Exeter) TUDOR STREET | health and fitness suite | 988 yd |
| West Exe Community Sports Centre HATHERLEIGH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,008 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 | 133.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.