Dorset Avenue, Exeter, EX4 1ND

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EX4 1ND, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% 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	55.1%	53.4%	-1.7%	51.0%	2.4%
Male	44.9%	46.6%	1.7%	49.0%	-2.4%

Partnership Status

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 1ND there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.8% 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	14.5%	22.5%	8.0%	37.9%	-15.4%
Married: Opposite sex	65.6%	61.8%	-3.8%	44.2%	17.6%
Separated	0%	1.9%	1.9%	2.2%	-0.3%
Divorced	4.6%	6.5%	1.9%	9.1%	-2.6%
Widowed	15.4%	7.3%	-8.1%	6.1%	1.2%

Health

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	40.9%	44.6%	3.7%	48.4%	-3.8%
Good health	37.3%	36.7%	-0.6%	33.6%	3.1%
Fair health	16.3%	12.1%	-4.2%	12.7%	-0.6%
Bad health	4.7%	3.9%	-0.8%	4.0%	-0.1%
Very bad health	0.7%	2.6%	1.9%	1.2%	1.4%

Education and Qualifications

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	28.6%	17.5%	-11.1%	18.2%	-0.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.9%	11.4%	-1.5%	9.6%	1.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.8%	13.7%	-4.1%	13.4%	0.3%
Apprenticeship	7.5%	12.2%	4.7%	5.3%	6.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.5%	14.4%	4.9%	16.9%	-2.5%
Degree or Similar	19.5%	27%	7.5%	33.8%	-6.8%
Other	4.1%	3.8%	-0.3%	2.8%	1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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)
Chinese	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.7%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	97.5%	100%	2.5%	81.4%	18.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.4% 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	94.9%	94.4%	-0.5%	83.2%	11.2%
European Union	2.9%	4.3%	1.4%	6.1%	-1.8%
Africa	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	5.6%	-5.3%
Oceania	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	0.3%	0.0%
British Overseas	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	0.0%	0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.9%	95%	0.1%	83.2%	11.8%
10+ Years	0%	3.6%	3.6%	9.8%	-6.2%
5-10 Years	0%	1.3%	1.3%	2.9%	-1.6%
2-5 Years	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	3.6%	0%	-3.6%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83.6%	76.7%	6.9%
Poland	1.6%	1.3%	0.3%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
No passport held	14.4%	13.5%	0.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	46.2%	37.2%	9.0%
Christian	47.2%	46.2%	1.0%
Muslim	0.3%	6.5%	-6.2%
Not answered	6.2%	6.0%	0.2%

Safety

Is Dorset Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dorset Avenue was 3.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 95.8% lower than the Alphington average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.

Dorset Avenue has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 72 local areas in Alphington and the 5th lowest crime rate of 396 local areas in Exeter .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£45,700

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in EX4 1ND, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Dorset Avenue are based on 90 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Exeter.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Dorset Avenue, Exeter, EX4 1ND

Estimated Average Property Prices for EX4 1ND

Average Price
£318,247

Semi-Detached
£314,342

Terraced
£303,062

Detached
£430,614

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Dorset Avenue

Average Price
£340,722

Semi-Detached
£351,674

Terraced
£291,241

Detached
£356,319

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Dorset AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
76 Dorset Avenue, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building	£280,000	2025-09-30	£268,439
37 Dorset Avenue, Exeter, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£300,000	2023-07-20	£294,748
59 Dorset Avenue, Exeter, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£290,000	2022-10-28	£275,284
78 Dorset Avenue, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building	£282,000	2022-07-06	£279,359
64 Dorset Avenue, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building	£257,000	2022-02-24	£273,673

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for EX4 1ND

Employment

EX4 1ND 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 1ND area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	113
Full-Time Employee	69
Part-Time Employee	38
Self-Employed	23
Looking after home or family	10
Other	4
Student (economically inactive)	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	21
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	17
Education	16
Construction	10
Manufacturing	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Other	5
Information and communication	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	4
Financial and insurance activities	3
Real estate activities	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Administrative and support service activities	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Transport and storage	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Nursery

	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	749 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Chestnut Nursery School - Exeter Nursery Schools Federation Magnolia Avenue , EX2 6DJ	3out of 4	4,218 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bowhill Primary School Buddle Lane , St Thomas EX4 1JT	3out of 4	487 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Bowhill Primary School Buddle Lane , St Thomas EX4 1JT	- not rated	487 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Cowick First School Cowick Street , EX4 1HL	- not rated	663 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Redhills Community Primary School Landhayes Road , Redhills EX4 2BY	- not rated	815 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Gabriel's CofE Primary School Landhayes Road , Redhills EX4 2BY	3out of 4	815 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
John Stocker Middle School Buddle Lane , EX4 1JT	- not rated	487 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Exwick Middle School Exwick Hill , Exwick EX4 2BG	- not rated	1,712 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Exeter Central CofE Middle School St Leonard's Road , EX2 4NQ	- not rated	2,604 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bradley Rowe Middle School Burnthouse Lane , EX2 6AY	- not rated	3,915 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
West Exe School Hatherleigh Road , EX2 9JU	3out of 4	1,597 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
West Exe School Hatherleigh Road , EX2 9JU	- not rated	1,597 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Isca Academy Earl Richards Road South , EX2 6AP	3out of 4	3,616 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Isca College of Media Arts Earl Richards Road South , EX2 6AP	- not rated	3,616 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St James School Summer Lane , EX4 8NN	3out of 4	5,375 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Exeter and North Devon Colleges Group Hele Road , EX4 4JS	- not rated	1,996 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Exeter Mathematics School Rougemont House , EX4 3PU	- not rated	2,304 yd	Free schools 16 to 19	No	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Thomas Hall School Cowley Bridge Road , EX4 5AD	2out of 4	3,366 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Steiner Academy Exeter Cowley Bridge Road , Thomas Hall EX4 5AD	- not rated	3,366 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Matford Brook Academy March Close , Matford EX2 0BZ	- not rated	4,086 yd	Free schools	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Barley Lane School Barley Lane , St Thomas EX4 1TA	2out of 4	420 yd	Foundation special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Torlands Academy Merrivale Road , St Thomas EX4 1PT	3out of 4	420 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	461 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Belong School Devon Grace Road West , EX2 8PU	- not rated	979 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Wilfrid's Junior School 33 St David's Hill , EX4 4DA	- not rated	1,776 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Family Garden	80 Merrivale Road, Exeter	419 yd
Argee bhajee	Argee Bhajee, 13 Buddle Lane	582 yd
St Thomas Social Club	67A Cowick Street, Exeter	806 yd
Jimmy's Cafe	118 Cowick Street, Exeter	846 yd
Lilac	59 Cowick Street, Exeter	864 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Green Gables Inn	Buddle Lane, Exeter	598 yd
St Thomas Bowling Club	Barton Road, Exeter	779 yd
Sawyers Arms	121 Cowick Street, Exeter	846 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Beijing Oriental Express	31 Bowhay Lane, Exeter	327 yd
Souvlaki-Gyros	Souvlaki And Gyros Ltd, 3 Buddle Lane	587 yd
Wan's Chinese Takeaway	11 Buddle Lane, Exeter	587 yd
The Golden Wok	2 Isleworth Road, Exeter	623 yd
Phoenix Chinese Food	99 Cowick Street, Exeter	655 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Southern Co-op (0334)	103 Buddle Lane, Exeter		712 yd
Tesco Express (5865)	135 Cowick Street, Exeter		978 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Bowhill Primary School BUDDLE LANE	artificial grass pitch	487 yd
St Thomas Methodist Church 110-111 110-111 COWICK STREET		769 yd
Montgomery Primary School REDVERS ROAD	grass pitches	866 yd
Cowick Barton Playing Fields Off Wellington Road	grass pitches, tennis courts	1,027 yd
Exeter Rugby Club (Closed) County Ground County Ground Church Road	grass pitches	1,045 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	216.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	25.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	115 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of EX4 1ND