Hatherleigh Road is in Exeter and in Exeter district. EX2 9LE 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 Hatherleigh Road, Exeter, EX2 9LE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX2 9LA, EX2 9JZ, EX2 9JY, EX2 9LF, EX2 9LD, EX2 9LQ, EX2 9LG, EX2 9LB, EX2 9DZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EX2 9LE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 50.4% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 50.2% | 49.6% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 | 32.7% | 34.2% | 1.5% | 37.9% | -3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.2% | 43.6% | -0.6% | 44.2% | -0.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 15% | 12% | -3.0% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 8.4% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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 | 44.7% | 48.9% | 4.2% | 48.4% | 0.5% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 27.1% | -9.3% | 33.6% | -6.5% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 15.4% | 2.0% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 6.1% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 | 25.2% | 18.5% | -6.7% | 18.2% | 0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.9% | 10.8% | -9.1% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 18.9% | 4.7% | 13.4% | 5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 6.8% | 0.6% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 18.9% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 19% | 26.1% | 7.1% | 33.8% | -7.7% |
| Other | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 99% | 96.1% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 14.7% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 92.9% 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 | 95.9% | 92.9% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 5.7% | 4.0% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 93.3% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.2% | 76.7% | 4.5% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.8% | 13.5% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48% | 37.2% | 10.8% |
| Christian | 46.6% | 46.2% | 0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hatherleigh Road was 117.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.4% higher than the Alphington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hatherleigh Road has the 18th highest crime rate of 73 local areas in Alphington and the 95th highest crime rate of 398 local areas in Exeter .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 33.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Hatherleigh Road, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2016-07-15 | £299,660 |
| 41 Hatherleigh Road, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £173,000 | 2011-05-27 | £290,498 |
| 49 Hatherleigh Road, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2009-08-07 | £317,532 |
| 39 Hatherleigh Road, Exeter, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2007-01-29 | £347,639 |
| 45 Hatherleigh Road, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2004-06-18 | £304,431 |
EX2 9LE area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
EX2 9LE 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 853 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnut Nursery Magnolia Avenue , EX2 6DJ | 3out of 4 | 3,107 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 | 817 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alphington Primary School Wheatsheaf Way , Alphington EX2 8RQ | 3out of 4 | 1,007 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowhill Primary School Buddle Lane , St Thomas EX4 1JT | 3out of 4 | 1,067 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Montgomery Primary School Redvers Road , St Thomas EX4 1BS | 3out of 4 | 1,246 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ide Primary School High Street , Ide EX2 9RN | 4out of 4 | 1,508 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 | 167 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Isca Earl Richards Road South , EX2 6AP | 3out of 4 | 2,334 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 | 4,567 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James School Summer Lane , EX4 8NN | 3out of 4 | 5,036 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England School Harts Lane , EX1 3RD | - not rated | 5,458 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 | 2,245 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter College Hele Road , EX4 4JS | - not rated | 2,417 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 | 4,186 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 | 1,291 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education 1 Douglas Avenue , EX8 2AU | - not rated | 1,606 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barley Lane School Barley Lane , St Thomas EX4 1TA | 3out of 4 | 1,638 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Exeter Cathedral School The Chantry , Palace Gate EX1 1HX | - not rated | 1,772 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 | 1,914 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 | 207 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee | Unit 8, Alphington Park | 207 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee Co, Unit 9 | Alphington Park, Ashton Road | 207 yd | |
| Nando's Chickenland | Unit 5, Alphington Park | 207 yd | |
| Sainsbury's J'S Customer Restaurant | Alphington Cross Store, Alphington Road | 293 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Stars | The Seven Stars, Alphington Road | 182 yd | |
| Alphington Royal British Legion Club | 1 Legion Way, Exeter | 544 yd | |
| Cowick Barton | The Cowick Barton, 121 Cowick Lane | 548 yd | |
| St Thomas Cricket Club | Grace Road West, Exeter | 661 yd | |
| Alphington Sports Club | Church Road, Alphington | 703 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fish & Chips on Alphington Road | 56 Alphington Road, Exeter | 412 yd | |
| Unit Burger | Unit 22, Exeter Business Centre | 702 yd | |
| Fika Exeter | 9 Welcome Street, Exeter | 811 yd | |
| St Thomas Food Fight | 36 Union Street, Exeter | 909 yd | |
| Sunrise Takeaway | 60 Cowick Street, Exeter | 937 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Alphington Cross Store, Alphington Road | 293 yd | |
| Southern Co-op | Co-op (0350), The Southern Co-Operative Ltd | 325 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Retail Unit, Alphington Road | 654 yd | |
| Aldi | Alphington Road, Exeter | 654 yd | |
| Lidl | Powlesland Road, Exeter | 983 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Exe Community Sports Centre HATHERLEIGH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 152 yd |
| The Gym (Exeter) RETAIL PARK CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 526 yd |
| Cowick Barton Playing Fields Off Wellington Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 543 yd |
| Unit 7 Gym UNIT 7 UNIT 7 KENNFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 721 yd |
| Alphington Sports Club CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 764 yd |
| Exeter Sports Academy MARSH GREEN ROAD WEST | health and fitness suite | 775 yd |
| Exeter Rugby Club (Closed) County Ground County Ground Church Road | grass pitches | 896 yd |
| Alphington Primary School WHEATSHEAF WAY | grass pitches, swimming pool | 929 yd |
| St Thomas Methodist Church 110-111 110-111 COWICK STREET | 1,015 yd | |
| Riverside Leisure Centre (Exeter) COWICK STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,037 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 154.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.