Addison Close is in Exeter and in Exeter district. EX4 1SL is located in the Exwick electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Exeter. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Addison Close, Exeter, EX4 1SL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX4 1SN, EX4 1SF, EX4 1SG, EX4 1SJ, EX4 1SE, EX4 1SQ, EX4 1SB, EX4 1SD, EX4 1SH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EX4 1SL 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 | 50% | 51.2% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 50% | 48.8% | -1.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.2% | 32.7% | 3.5% | 37.9% | -5.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.3% | 47.4% | -1.9% | 44.2% | 3.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2.4% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 10.4% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 6.6% | -1.1% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44% | 47.1% | 3.1% | 48.4% | -1.3% |
| Good health | 41.3% | 38.2% | -3.1% | 33.6% | 4.6% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 10% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 3.9% | 2.3% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 20.1% | 16.8% | -3.3% | 18.2% | -1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 10.3% | -7.4% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 16.8% | 0.5% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.7% | 10.3% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.8% | 20.1% | 5.3% | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.5% | 23.4% | 0.9% | 33.8% | -10.4% |
| Other | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.4% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.2% | 93.4% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 12.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 89.5% 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 | 92.9% | 89.5% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 5.9% | 4.3% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.9% | 89.5% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 0.8% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.3% | 76.7% | 1.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 14.6% | 13.5% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.5% | 37.2% | 6.3% |
| Christian | 48.6% | 46.2% | 2.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Addison Close was 38.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.9% lower than the Exwick average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Addison Close has the 6th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Exwick and the 129th lowest crime rate of 398 local areas in Exeter .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Addison Close, Exeter, Devon Other, an established residential building | £272,500 | 2023-05-09 | £262,748 |
| 53 Addison Close, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2022-09-06 | £304,735 |
| 46 Addison Close, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £196,000 | 2021-07-02 | £232,928 |
| 41 Addison Close, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £206,000 | 2020-08-05 | £255,939 |
| 44 Addison Close, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £222,000 | 2018-08-24 | £280,062 |
EX4 1SL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 72 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Exe Nursery School Cowick Street , EX4 1HL | 4out of 4 | 1,336 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnut Nursery Magnolia Avenue , EX2 6DJ | 3out of 4 | 4,440 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redhills Primary School Landhayes Road , Redhills EX4 2BY | 3out of 4 | 494 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exwick Heights Primary School Exwick Lane , Exwick EX4 2FB | 4out of 4 | 715 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Montgomery Primary School Redvers Road , St Thomas EX4 1BS | 3out of 4 | 1,083 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowhill Primary School Buddle Lane , St Thomas EX4 1JT | 3out of 4 | 1,127 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St David's CofE Primary School Dinham Road , EX4 4EE | 3out of 4 | 1,424 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 | 2,347 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Isca Earl Richards Road South , EX2 6AP | 3out of 4 | 4,016 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James School Summer Lane , EX4 8NN | 3out of 4 | 5,008 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,468 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter Mathematics School Rougemont House , EX4 3PU | - not rated | 2,037 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 | 2,483 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 | 898 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barley Lane School Barley Lane , St Thomas EX4 1TA | 3out of 4 | 1,204 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's School 25-29 St David's Hill , EX4 4DA | - not rated | 1,400 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter Cathedral School The Chantry , Palace Gate EX1 1HX | - not rated | 1,982 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Exeter Northcote House , The Queen's Drive EX4 4QJ | - not rated | 2,188 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe On The Heale | 13 Winchester Avenue, Exeter | 547 yd | |
| Family Garden | 80 Merrivale Road, Exeter | 797 yd | |
| Argee bhajee | Argee Bhajee, 13 Buddle Lane | 1,056 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Thatched House | Thatched House, Exwick Road | 617 yd | |
| Green Gables Inn | Buddle Lane, Exeter | 930 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Golden Wok | 2 Isleworth Road, Exeter | 478 yd | |
| Krispies | 6 Isleworth Road, Exeter | 500 yd | |
| Taste of China Ltd | 9 Winchester Avenue, Exeter | 547 yd | |
| Smart Fish Bar | 123 Exwick Road, Exeter | 577 yd | |
| Exwick Fish & Chips | Exwick Villas, Exwick Road | 1,018 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Co-op (0334) | 103 Buddle Lane, Exeter | 487 yd | |
| Tesco Stores (6176) | Tesco Stores (6176), 5 Winchester Avenue | 547 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter College (Exwick Sports Hub) ENNERDALE WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 643 yd |
| Exwick Playing Fields Western Road | grass pitches | 795 yd |
| Montgomery Primary School REDVERS ROAD | grass pitches | 900 yd |
| Flower Pot Playing Fields LYNWOOD AVENUE | grass pitches | 958 yd |
| Bowhill Primary School BUDDLE LANE | artificial grass pitch | 1,030 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 | 196.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.