Dunsford Gardens is in Exeter and in Exeter district. EX4 1LN 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 Dunsford Gardens, Exeter, EX4 1LN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX4 1TW, EX4 1LX, EX4 1LT, EX2 9NP, EX2 9NN, EX4 1LR, EX4 1LS, EX2 9NW, EX2 9NY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EX4 1LN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.6% | 51.2% | -2.4% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 46.4% | 48.8% | 2.4% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of EX4 1LN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 71.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 21.2% | 14.7% | -6.5% | 37.9% | -23.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.3% | 71.7% | 9.4% | 44.2% | 27.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 5.2% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -3.9% |
| Widowed | 10.2% | 7.2% | -3.0% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 | 39.8% | 45.9% | 6.1% | 48.4% | -2.5% |
| Good health | 39.8% | 35% | -4.8% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 14.3% | -1.0% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 4% | 3.1% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 22% | 21.5% | -0.5% | 18.2% | 3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 8.8% | -7.7% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.4% | 14.3% | 2.9% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.7% | 14.3% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 9.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 12% | -2.0% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.2% | 26.3% | 5.1% | 33.8% | -7.5% |
| Other | 5.1% | 2.8% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 95.6% | 98.6% | 3.0% | 81.4% | 17.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 95.6% 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 | 96.4% | 95.6% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 2.7% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 95.6% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.9% | 76.7% | 7.2% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Turkey | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 13% | 13.5% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.9% | 37.2% | -1.3% |
| Christian | 56.9% | 46.2% | 10.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dunsford Gardens was 61.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.5% lower than the Alphington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dunsford Gardens has the 29th highest crime rate of 73 local areas in Alphington and the 198th highest crime rate of 398 local areas in Exeter .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 132.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Dunsford Gardens, Exeter, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2024-09-13 | £492,868 |
| 39 Dunsford Gardens, Exeter, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2024-07-19 | £486,972 |
| 41 Dunsford Gardens, Exeter, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2023-11-17 | £412,879 |
| 28 Dunsford Gardens, Exeter, Devon Other, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2023-07-07 | £609,488 |
| 24 Dunsford Gardens, Exeter, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2023-01-05 | £536,220 |
EX4 1LN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
EX4 1LN 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in EX4 1LN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 46% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 116 |
| Full-Time Employee | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 815 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnut Nursery Magnolia Avenue , EX2 6DJ | 3out of 4 | 4,260 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowhill Primary School Buddle Lane , St Thomas EX4 1JT | 3out of 4 | 613 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ide Primary School High Street , Ide EX2 9RN | 4out of 4 | 1,099 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Montgomery Primary School Redvers Road , St Thomas EX4 1BS | 3out of 4 | 1,112 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redhills Primary School Landhayes Road , Redhills EX4 2BY | 3out of 4 | 1,155 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Primary School Union Street , EX2 9BB | 3out of 4 | 1,339 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 | 1,440 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Isca Earl Richards Road South , EX2 6AP | 3out of 4 | 3,592 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 | 2,306 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter Mathematics School Rougemont House , EX4 3PU | - not rated | 2,548 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 | 3,720 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barley Lane School Barley Lane , St Thomas EX4 1TA | 3out of 4 | 318 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Torlands Academy Merrivale Road , St Thomas EX4 1PT | - not rated | 672 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's School 25-29 St David's Hill , EX4 4DA | - not rated | 2,063 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter Cathedral School The Chantry , Palace Gate EX1 1HX | - not rated | 2,236 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education 1 Douglas Avenue , EX8 2AU | - not rated | 2,542 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argee bhajee | Argee Bhajee, 13 Buddle Lane | 662 yd | |
| Family Garden | 80 Merrivale Road, Exeter | 670 yd | |
| St Thomas Social Club | 67A Cowick Street, Exeter | 811 yd | |
| Lilac | 59 Cowick Street, Exeter | 877 yd | |
| Jimmy's Cafe | 118 Cowick Street, Exeter | 882 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas Bowling Club | Barton Road, Exeter | 725 yd | |
| The Twisted Oak | Little Johns Cross Hill, Exeter | 728 yd | |
| Green Gables Inn | Buddle Lane, Exeter | 765 yd | |
| Cowick Barton | The Cowick Barton, 121 Cowick Lane | 798 yd | |
| Sawyers Arms | 121 Cowick Street, Exeter | 882 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing Oriental Express | 31 Bowhay Lane, Exeter | 349 yd | |
| Wan's Chinese Takeaway | 11 Buddle Lane, Exeter | 653 yd | |
| Souvlaki-Gyros | Souvlaki And Gyros Ltd, 3 Buddle Lane | 657 yd | |
| Phoenix Chinese Food | 99 Cowick Street, Exeter | 692 yd | |
| The Tasty Plaice | 93 Cowick Street, Exeter | 692 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express (5865) | 135 Cowick Street, Exeter | 1,041 yd | |
| Southern Co-op (0334) | 103 Buddle Lane, Exeter | 1,061 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bowhill Primary School BUDDLE LANE | artificial grass pitch | 570 yd |
| St Thomas Methodist Church 110-111 110-111 COWICK STREET | 811 yd | |
| Cowick Barton Playing Fields Off Wellington Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 820 yd |
| Exeter Rugby Club (Closed) County Ground County Ground Church Road | grass pitches | 1,058 yd |
| Montgomery Primary School REDVERS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,081 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 | 224.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 28.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.