Barley Lane is in Exeter and in Exeter district. EX4 1NP 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 Barley Lane, Exeter, EX4 1NP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX4 1NS, EX4 1NW, EX4 1NT, EX4 1NU, EX4 1RN, EX4 1NJ, EX4 1NN, EX4 1TB, EX4 1RW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EX4 1NP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.3% 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 | 53.3% | 54.3% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 3.3% |
| Male | 46.7% | 45.7% | -1.0% | 49.0% | -3.3% |
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 1NP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.9% 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 | 24.9% | 27.1% | 2.2% | 37.9% | -10.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.5% | 51.9% | -6.6% | 44.2% | 7.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 9.3% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 7.9% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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 | 40.2% | 43.2% | 3.0% | 48.4% | -5.2% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 38.6% | 0.0% | 33.6% | 5.0% |
| Fair health | 16.6% | 15.1% | -1.5% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 22.7% | 18.8% | -3.9% | 18.2% | 0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.5% | 9.9% | -7.6% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 14.6% | 1.1% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.9% | 7.5% | -0.4% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.7% | 18.3% | 2.6% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.3% | 27.7% | 9.4% | 33.8% | -6.1% |
| Other | 4.4% | 3.3% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.3% | 97.7% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 16.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
In this area, 94.6% 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 | 96.9% | 94.6% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 95.3% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 9.8% | -9.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.8% | 76.7% | 2.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 16.6% | 13.5% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.5% | 37.2% | 11.3% |
| Christian | 44.6% | 46.2% | -1.6% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barley Lane was 40.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.2% lower than the Alphington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Barley Lane has the 29th lowest crime rate of 72 local areas in Alphington and the 134th lowest crime rate of 396 local areas in Exeter .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 Barley Lane, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2020-12-11 | £291,779 |
| 78 Barley Lane, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2017-10-27 | £254,778 |
| 80 Barley Lane, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2016-08-10 | £247,013 |
| 74 Barley Lane, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2015-09-21 | £258,400 |
| 84 Barley Lane, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £204,000 | 2014-02-12 | £305,839 |
EX4 1NP 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in EX4 1NP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 76 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,101 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnut Nursery School - Exeter Nursery Schools Federation Magnolia Avenue , EX2 6DJ | 3out of 4 | 4,562 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 | 837 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowhill Primary School Buddle Lane , St Thomas EX4 1JT | - not rated | 837 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redhills Community Primary School Landhayes Road , Redhills EX4 2BY | - not rated | 950 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gabriel's CofE Primary School Landhayes Road , Redhills EX4 2BY | 3out of 4 | 950 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cowick First School Cowick Street , EX4 1HL | - not rated | 1,014 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 | 837 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exwick Middle School Exwick Hill , Exwick EX4 2BG | - not rated | 1,653 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter Central CofE Middle School St Leonard's Road , EX2 4NQ | - not rated | 2,939 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradley Rowe Middle School Burnthouse Lane , EX2 6AY | - not rated | 4,264 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 | 1,926 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Exe School Hatherleigh Road , EX2 9JU | - not rated | 1,926 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Isca Academy Earl Richards Road South , EX2 6AP | 3out of 4 | 3,969 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Isca College of Media Arts Earl Richards Road South , EX2 6AP | - not rated | 3,969 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,158 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter Mathematics School Rougemont House , EX4 3PU | - not rated | 2,550 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 | 3,358 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Steiner Academy Exeter Cowley Bridge Road , Thomas Hall EX4 5AD | - not rated | 3,358 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Matford Brook Academy March Close , Matford EX2 0BZ | - not rated | 4,368 yd | Free schools | Yes | 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 | 2out of 4 | 339 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Torlands Academy Merrivale Road , St Thomas EX4 1PT | 3out of 4 | 730 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 | 762 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belong School Devon Grace Road West , EX2 8PU | - not rated | 1,318 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Junior School 33 St David's Hill , EX4 4DA | - not rated | 1,980 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Garden | 80 Merrivale Road, Exeter | 729 yd | |
| Argee bhajee | Argee Bhajee, 13 Buddle Lane | 929 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Gables Inn | Buddle Lane, Exeter | 924 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing Oriental Express | 31 Bowhay Lane, Exeter | 675 yd | |
| The Golden Wok | 2 Isleworth Road, Exeter | 804 yd | |
| Krispies | 6 Isleworth Road, Exeter | 897 yd | |
| Souvlaki-Gyros | Souvlaki And Gyros Ltd, 3 Buddle Lane | 935 yd | |
| Wan's Chinese Takeaway | 11 Buddle Lane, Exeter | 936 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Co-op (0334) | 103 Buddle Lane, Exeter | 894 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bowhill Primary School BUDDLE LANE | artificial grass pitch | 837 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.