Cambridge Street is in Exeter and in Exeter district. EX4 1BY 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 Cambridge Street, Exeter, EX4 1BY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX4 1EH, EX4 1BX, EX4 1BZ, EX4 1BU, EX4 1EB, EX4 1BT, EX4 1DT, EX4 1DA, EX4 1BS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EX4 1BY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 52.4% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 48.6% | 47.6% | -1.0% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
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 EX4 1BY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.6% 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 | 41.7% | 49.6% | 7.9% | 37.9% | 11.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.3% | 29.7% | -0.6% | 44.2% | -14.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 17.3% | 12.3% | -5.0% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 5.4% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 47.6% | 44% | -3.6% | 48.4% | -4.4% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 34% | 1.1% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 16.8% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 4.1% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 3.2% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 28.7% | 16.7% | -12.0% | 18.2% | -1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 11.2% | -1.4% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 10.9% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 8.3% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 17.4% | 4.0% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.4% | 34.4% | 12.0% | 33.8% | 0.6% |
| Other | 5.5% | 1.1% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 92.1% | 88.5% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 7.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 2.7% | 1% | -1.7% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 85.1% 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 | 88.7% | 85.1% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 1.9% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 7.5% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.2% | 3.2% | -3.0% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88% | 85.1% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 1.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 6.2% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 4.5% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 0.6% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 3.6% | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.6% | 76.7% | -1.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 15.3% | 13.5% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.6% | 37.2% | 5.4% |
| Christian | 38% | 46.2% | -8.2% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.6% | 6.5% | -1.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 13.1% | 6.0% | 7.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cambridge Street was 66.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.0% lower than the Alphington average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Cambridge Street has the 26th highest crime rate of 73 local areas in Alphington and the 183rd highest crime rate of 398 local areas in Exeter .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Cambridge Street, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2025-09-05 | £315,000 |
| 18 Cambridge Street, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £242,500 | 2025-03-26 | £241,518 |
| 11 Cambridge Street, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £258,000 | 2023-12-07 | £268,080 |
| 17 Cambridge Street, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £241,000 | 2020-12-15 | £285,029 |
| 1 Cambridge Street, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2020-06-02 | £196,546 |
EX4 1BY 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 | 99 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Other | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 642 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnut Nursery Magnolia Avenue , EX2 6DJ | 3out of 4 | 3,472 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Primary School Redvers Road , St Thomas EX4 1BS | 3out of 4 | 174 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redhills Primary School Landhayes Road , Redhills EX4 2BY | 3out of 4 | 495 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowhill Primary School Buddle Lane , St Thomas EX4 1JT | 3out of 4 | 647 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Primary School Union Street , EX2 9BB | 3out of 4 | 711 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St David's CofE Primary School Dinham Road , EX4 4EE | 3out of 4 | 765 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 | 1,582 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Isca Earl Richards Road South , EX2 6AP | 3out of 4 | 3,027 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James School Summer Lane , EX4 8NN | 3out of 4 | 4,412 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Aided School Quarry Lane , Heavitree EX2 5AP | 3out of 4 | 4,712 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England School Harts Lane , EX1 3RD | - not rated | 5,185 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter College Hele Road , EX4 4JS | - not rated | 1,132 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter Mathematics School Rougemont House , EX4 3PU | - not rated | 1,341 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 2,790 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 | 552 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's School 25-29 St David's Hill , EX4 4DA | - not rated | 853 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter Cathedral School The Chantry , Palace Gate EX1 1HX | - not rated | 1,108 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barley Lane School Barley Lane , St Thomas EX4 1TA | 3out of 4 | 1,383 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education 1 Douglas Avenue , EX8 2AU | - not rated | 1,686 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 Coffee Cup | 12 St Thomas Centre, Exeter | 290 yd | |
| Exeter Fried Chicken Fish & Chips | 6 St Thomas Centre, Exeter | 290 yd | |
| Cafe Connect | Riverside Christian Centre, 13-14 Okehampton Street | 341 yd | |
| Apple Blossom Cafe | 151-152 Cowick Street, Exeter | 360 yd | |
| Subway Sandwiches | 27 Cowick Street, Exeter | 385 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Oak Inn | 68 Okehampton Street, Exeter | 211 yd | |
| The Lucombe Oak | Public House, Cowick Street | 290 yd | |
| The Kings | Kings Arms, 173 Cowick Street | 404 yd | |
| British Railway Club | 172 Cowick Street, Exeter | 404 yd | |
| Mill On The Exe | Bonhay Road, Exeter | 437 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fish Supper House | 17 Okehampton Road, Exeter | 77 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 3-4 St Thomas Centre, Exeter | 290 yd | |
| King Kebab | 23 Cowick Street, Exeter | 385 yd | |
| Mr Choy | 29 Cowick Street, Exeter | 385 yd | |
| Krispies | 6 Isleworth Road, Exeter | 506 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 1 St Thomas Centre, Exeter | 290 yd | |
| Tesco Express (5865) | 135 Cowick Street, Exeter | 397 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Unit 4, The Exebridge Centre | 519 yd | |
| Southern Co-op (0334) | 103 Buddle Lane, Exeter | 519 yd | |
| Quick Stop | 143B Fore Street, St Davids | 636 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Primary School REDVERS ROAD | grass pitches | 148 yd |
| Flower Pot Playing Fields LYNWOOD AVENUE | grass pitches | 411 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (Exeter) TUDOR STREET | health and fitness suite | 441 yd |
| St Thomas Methodist Church 110-111 110-111 COWICK STREET | 507 yd | |
| Exeter Rugby Club (Closed) County Ground County Ground Church Road | grass pitches | 520 yd |
| Riverside Leisure Centre (Exeter) COWICK STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 620 yd |
| Bowhill Primary School BUDDLE LANE | artificial grass pitch | 653 yd |
| Exwick Playing Fields Western Road | grass pitches | 657 yd |
| Exeter College (Exwick Sports Hub) ENNERDALE WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 820 yd |
| Pure Gym (Exeter Fore Street) 177-181 177-181 FORE STREET | health and fitness suite | 860 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 | 203.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.