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 50.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.0% lower than the Alphington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cambridge Street has the 36th lowest crime rate of 72 local areas in Alphington and the 168th lowest crime rate of 396 local areas in Exeter .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.0%.

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 | £301,994 |
| 26 Cambridge Street, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2025-09-04 | £268,439 |
| 1 Cambridge Street, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £326,500 | 2025-07-17 | £324,117 |
| 18 Cambridge Street, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £242,500 | 2025-03-26 | £235,571 |
| 11 Cambridge Street, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £258,000 | 2023-12-07 | £259,362 |
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 - Exeter Nursery Schools Federation Cowick Street , EX4 1HL | 4out of 4 | 599 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnut Nursery School - Exeter Nursery Schools Federation Magnolia Avenue , EX2 6DJ | 3out of 4 | 3,367 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 , EX4 1BS | - not rated | 138 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cowick First School Cowick Street , EX4 1HL | - not rated | 601 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Primary School Union Street , EX2 9BB | - not rated | 604 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Primary School Union Street , EX2 9BB | 3out of 4 | 604 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redhills Community Primary School Landhayes Road , Redhills EX4 2BY | - not rated | 607 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 | 650 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exwick Middle School Exwick Hill , Exwick EX4 2BG | - not rated | 1,552 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter Central CofE Middle School St Leonard's Road , EX2 4NQ | - not rated | 1,706 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradley Rowe Middle School Burnthouse Lane , EX2 6AY | - not rated | 3,111 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerway Middle School Summerway , EX4 8DF | - not rated | 4,570 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 | 1,498 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Exe School Hatherleigh Road , EX2 9JU | - not rated | 1,498 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Isca Academy Earl Richards Road South , EX2 6AP | 3out of 4 | 2,915 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Isca College of Media Arts Earl Richards Road South , EX2 6AP | - not rated | 2,915 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James School Summer Lane , EX4 8NN | 3out of 4 | 4,369 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,160 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter Mathematics School Rougemont House , EX4 3PU | - not rated | 1,302 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 | 2,859 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Steiner Academy Exeter Cowley Bridge Road , Thomas Hall EX4 5AD | - not rated | 2,859 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Matford Brook Academy March Close , Matford EX2 0BZ | - not rated | 4,040 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 | 400 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Children's Garden Early Years Steiner Education and Family Centre 80 Merrivale Road , EX4 1PT | - not rated | 553 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Torlands Academy Merrivale Road , St Thomas EX4 1PT | 3out of 4 | 595 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Junior School 33 St David's Hill , EX4 4DA | - not rated | 861 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's School 25-29 St David's Hill , EX4 4DA | - not rated | 861 yd | Other independent school | No | 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.