Winkleigh Close is in Exeter and in Exeter district. EX2 9JY 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 Winkleigh Close, Exeter, EX2 9JY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX2 9JZ, EX2 9LE, EX2 9LA, EX2 9LF, EX2 9DZ, EX2 9JX, EX2 9LD, EX2 9DY, EX2 9DX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding EX2 9JY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 53.3% | 49.7% | -3.6% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 46.7% | 50.3% | 3.6% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 | 27.3% | 35.9% | 8.6% | 37.9% | -2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.6% | 43.2% | -8.4% | 44.2% | -1.0% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 11.7% | 3.5% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 12.5% | 7.9% | -4.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.7% | 43% | 1.3% | 48.4% | -5.4% |
| Good health | 39.7% | 37.2% | -2.5% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 15.2% | -0.5% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 3.6% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27% | 19% | -8.0% | 18.2% | 0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 13% | -1.1% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 10.8% | -6.0% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.4% | 13% | 5.6% | 5.3% | 7.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 17.8% | 8.4% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.1% | 21.3% | 0.2% | 33.8% | -12.5% |
| Other | 4.3% | 5.1% | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.3% | 97.8% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 16.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 92% 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 | 97.3% | 92% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 3.6% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 91.7% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.9% | 76.7% | 4.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 13.9% | 13.5% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.8% | 37.2% | 5.6% |
| Christian | 54.4% | 46.2% | 8.2% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 2.2% | 6.0% | -3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Winkleigh Close was 30.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.2% lower than the Alphington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Winkleigh Close has the 24th lowest crime rate of 73 local areas in Alphington and the 101st lowest crime rate of 398 local areas in Exeter .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Winkleigh Close, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2022-08-16 | £309,058 |
| 7 Winkleigh Close, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2021-02-24 | £294,611 |
| 6 Winkleigh Close, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £218,000 | 2016-03-29 | £302,983 |
| 7 Winkleigh Close, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2016-02-26 | £272,557 |
| 1 Winkleigh Close, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £187,500 | 2013-09-27 | £295,673 |
EX2 9JY 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 | 103 |
| Retired | 90 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Exe Nursery School Cowick Street , EX4 1HL | 4out of 4 | 829 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnut Nursery Magnolia Avenue , EX2 6DJ | 3out of 4 | 3,157 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 | 826 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alphington Primary School Wheatsheaf Way , Alphington EX2 8RQ | 3out of 4 | 1,018 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowhill Primary School Buddle Lane , St Thomas EX4 1JT | 3out of 4 | 1,036 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Montgomery Primary School Redvers Road , St Thomas EX4 1BS | 3out of 4 | 1,234 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ide Primary School High Street , Ide EX2 9RN | 4out of 4 | 1,460 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 | 190 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Isca Earl Richards Road South , EX2 6AP | 3out of 4 | 2,385 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 | 4,616 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James School Summer Lane , EX4 8NN | 3out of 4 | 5,072 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,264 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter College Hele Road , EX4 4JS | - not rated | 2,421 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 | 4,182 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 | 1,261 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barley Lane School Barley Lane , St Thomas EX4 1TA | 3out of 4 | 1,591 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education 1 Douglas Avenue , EX8 2AU | - not rated | 1,648 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter Cathedral School The Chantry , Palace Gate EX1 1HX | - not rated | 1,795 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Atkinson Secure Children's Home Care of: Devon County Council , County Hall EX2 4QD | - not rated | 1,961 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC Marsh Barton | KFC, Alphington Park | 259 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee | Unit 8, Alphington Park | 259 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee Co, Unit 9 | Alphington Park, Ashton Road | 259 yd | |
| Nando's Chickenland | Unit 5, Alphington Park | 259 yd | |
| Sainsbury's J'S Customer Restaurant | Alphington Cross Store, Alphington Road | 338 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Stars | The Seven Stars, Alphington Road | 204 yd | |
| Cowick Barton | The Cowick Barton, 121 Cowick Lane | 498 yd | |
| Alphington Royal British Legion Club | 1 Legion Way, Exeter | 579 yd | |
| St Thomas Cricket Club | Grace Road West, Exeter | 706 yd | |
| Alphington Sports Club | Church Road, Alphington | 732 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fish & Chips on Alphington Road | 56 Alphington Road, Exeter | 426 yd | |
| Unit Burger | Unit 22, Exeter Business Centre | 750 yd | |
| Fika Exeter | 9 Welcome Street, Exeter | 843 yd | |
| St Thomas Food Fight | 36 Union Street, Exeter | 907 yd | |
| Sunrise Takeaway | 60 Cowick Street, Exeter | 918 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Alphington Cross Store, Alphington Road | 338 yd | |
| Southern Co-op | Co-op (0350), The Southern Co-Operative Ltd | 350 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Retail Unit, Alphington Road | 672 yd | |
| Aldi | Alphington Road, Exeter | 672 yd | |
| Tesco Express (5865) | 135 Cowick Street, Exeter | 1,009 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Exe Community Sports Centre HATHERLEIGH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 147 yd |
| Cowick Barton Playing Fields Off Wellington Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 506 yd |
| The Gym (Exeter) RETAIL PARK CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 572 yd |
| Unit 7 Gym UNIT 7 UNIT 7 KENNFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 767 yd |
| Alphington Sports Club CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 790 yd |
| Exeter Sports Academy MARSH GREEN ROAD WEST | health and fitness suite | 824 yd |
| Exeter Rugby Club (Closed) County Ground County Ground Church Road | grass pitches | 886 yd |
| Alphington Primary School WHEATSHEAF WAY | grass pitches, swimming pool | 936 yd |
| St Thomas Methodist Church 110-111 110-111 COWICK STREET | 992 yd | |
| Riverside Leisure Centre (Exeter) COWICK STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,047 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.