Hatherleigh Road is in Exeter and in Exeter district. EX2 9LG 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 9LG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX2 8NA, EX2 9LF, EX2 9LQ, EX2 9LD, EX2 9LE, EX2 9LA, EX2 9LB, EX2 9JY, EX2 9JZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EX2 9LG 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 143.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.2% higher than the Alphington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hatherleigh Road has the 14th highest crime rate of 72 local areas in Alphington and the 76th highest crime rate of 396 local areas in Exeter .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 58.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 63.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Hatherleigh Road, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2026-02-06 | £285,000 |
| 9 Hatherleigh Road, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2025-11-07 | £228,286 |
| 5 Hatherleigh Road, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2023-05-19 | £283,741 |
| 17 Hatherleigh Road, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £253,000 | 2022-03-18 | £266,434 |
| 11 Hatherleigh Road, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £252,500 | 2021-06-30 | £283,133 |
EX2 9LG 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 9LG 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 - Exeter Nursery Schools Federation Cowick Street , EX4 1HL | 4out of 4 | 1,050 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnut Nursery School - Exeter Nursery Schools Federation Magnolia Avenue , EX2 6DJ | 3out of 4 | 2,964 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 | 862 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alphington Primary School Wheatsheaf Way , Alphington EX2 8RQ | 3out of 4 | 862 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Primary School Union Street , EX2 9BB | - not rated | 938 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Primary School Union Street , EX2 9BB | 3out of 4 | 938 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cowick First School Cowick Street , EX4 1HL | - not rated | 1,123 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,274 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter Central CofE Middle School St Leonard's Road , EX2 4NQ | - not rated | 1,712 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradley Rowe Middle School Burnthouse Lane , EX2 6AY | - not rated | 2,595 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exwick Middle School Exwick Hill , Exwick EX4 2BG | - not rated | 3,006 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerway Middle School Summerway , EX4 8DF | - not rated | 5,036 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 | 122 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Exe School Hatherleigh Road , EX2 9JU | - not rated | 122 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Isca Academy Earl Richards Road South , EX2 6AP | 3out of 4 | 2,161 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Isca College of Media Arts Earl Richards Road South , EX2 6AP | - not rated | 2,161 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Aided School Quarry Lane , Heavitree EX2 5AP | - not rated | 4,438 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 | 2,308 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter and North Devon Colleges Group Hele Road , EX4 4JS | - not rated | 2,538 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 | 2,553 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Hall School Cowley Bridge Road , EX4 5AD | 2out of 4 | 4,329 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Steiner Academy Exeter Cowley Bridge Road , Thomas Hall EX4 5AD | - not rated | 4,329 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 | 1,098 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Torlands Academy Merrivale Road , St Thomas EX4 1PT | 3out of 4 | 1,495 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 | 1,506 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maria Montessori School 3 St Leonard's Place , EX2 4LZ | - not rated | 1,776 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Presentation of Mary Convent School Palace Gate , EX1 1JA | - not rated | 1,778 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC Marsh Barton | KFC, Alphington Park | 136 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee | Unit 8, Alphington Park | 136 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee Co, Unit 9 | Alphington Park, Ashton Road | 136 yd | |
| Nando's Chickenland | Unit 5, Alphington Park | 136 yd | |
| Sainsbury's J'S Customer Restaurant | Alphington Cross Store, Alphington Road | 194 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Stars | The Seven Stars, Alphington Road | 234 yd | |
| Alphington Royal British Legion Club | 1 Legion Way, Exeter | 447 yd | |
| St Thomas Cricket Club | Grace Road West, Exeter | 562 yd | |
| Alphington Sports Club | Church Road, Alphington | 610 yd | |
| Cowick Barton | The Cowick Barton, 121 Cowick Lane | 640 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fish & Chips on Alphington Road | 56 Alphington Road, Exeter | 462 yd | |
| Unit Burger | Unit 22, Exeter Business Centre | 605 yd | |
| Fika Exeter | 9 Welcome Street, Exeter | 818 yd | |
| St Thomas Food Fight | 36 Union Street, Exeter | 976 yd | |
| Sunrise Takeaway | 60 Cowick Street, Exeter | 1,026 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Alphington Cross Store, Alphington Road | 194 yd | |
| Southern Co-op | Co-op (0350), The Southern Co-Operative Ltd | 358 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Retail Unit, Alphington Road | 693 yd | |
| Aldi | Alphington Road, Exeter | 693 yd | |
| Lidl | Powlesland Road, Exeter | 887 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Exe Community Sports Centre HATHERLEIGH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 151 yd |
| The Gym (Exeter) RETAIL PARK CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 493 yd |
| Cowick Barton Playing Fields Off Wellington Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 643 yd |
| Alphington Sports Club CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 674 yd |
| Exeter Sports Academy MARSH GREEN ROAD WEST | health and fitness suite | 681 yd |
| Unit 7 Gym UNIT 7 UNIT 7 KENNFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 682 yd |
| Alphington Primary School WHEATSHEAF WAY | grass pitches, swimming pool | 864 yd |
| Exeter Rugby Club (Closed) County Ground County Ground Church Road | grass pitches | 974 yd |
| Riverside Leisure Centre (Exeter) COWICK STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,084 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.