Windermere Close is in Exeter and in Exeter district. EX4 2QD is located in the Exwick electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Exeter. This postcode has been in use since 1995-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Windermere Close, Exeter, EX4 2QD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX4 2BZ, EX4 2BY, EX4 2BX, EX4 2QB, EX4 1TP, EX4 1ES, EX4 1DZ, EX4 2BT, EX4 1JN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EX4 2QD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.7% | 50.2% | -3.5% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 46.3% | 49.8% | 3.5% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 2QD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.1% 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 | 53.4% | 57.1% | 3.7% | 37.9% | 19.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.4% | 22.7% | -3.7% | 44.2% | -21.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 4% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 14.4% | 11.6% | -2.8% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 4.5% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 50% | 42.4% | -7.6% | 48.4% | -6.0% |
| Good health | 28.7% | 29% | 0.3% | 33.6% | -4.6% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 17.3% | 3.1% | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 9% | 3.9% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 14.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.4% | 26.6% | -1.8% | 18.2% | 8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 29.8% | 21.1% | -8.7% | 9.6% | 11.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 14.6% | -1.3% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 8.5% | 6.1% | 5.3% | 3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 10.6% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.7% | 14.6% | 5.9% | 33.8% | -19.2% |
| Other | 6.3% | 4% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 97.3% | 96% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 14.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 91.8% 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 | 92.6% | 91.8% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 5.5% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 2.4% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.2% | 92.1% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 7.9% | 6.9% | 9.8% | -1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.7% | 76.7% | -11.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 31.1% | 13.5% | 17.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 66.3% | 37.2% | 29.1% |
| Christian | 26.7% | 46.2% | -19.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Windermere Close was 68.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.5% lower than the Exwick average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Windermere Close has the 12th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Exwick and the 178th highest crime rate of 398 local areas in Exeter .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -88.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Windermere Close, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2019-03-29 | £132,123 |
| 15 Windermere Close, Exeter, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2011-10-10 | £250,792 |
| 1 Windermere Close, Exeter, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £163,950 | 2007-05-18 | £272,701 |
| 2 Windermere Close, Exeter, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2002-09-20 | £112,996 |
| 16 Windermere Close, Exeter, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £39,500 | 2001-04-10 | £154,423 |
| Full-Time Employee | 51 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 960 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnut Nursery Magnolia Avenue , EX2 6DJ | 3out of 4 | 3,928 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 | 64 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Montgomery Primary School Redvers Road , St Thomas EX4 1BS | 3out of 4 | 605 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowhill Primary School Buddle Lane , St Thomas EX4 1JT | 3out of 4 | 824 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St David's CofE Primary School Dinham Road , EX4 4EE | 3out of 4 | 974 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exwick Heights Primary School Exwick Lane , Exwick EX4 2FB | 4out of 4 | 1,070 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 1,971 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Isca Earl Richards Road South , EX2 6AP | 3out of 4 | 3,510 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James School Summer Lane , EX4 8NN | 3out of 4 | 4,632 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Aided School Quarry Lane , Heavitree EX2 5AP | 3out of 4 | 5,124 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,146 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter Mathematics School Rougemont House , EX4 3PU | - not rated | 1,596 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 | 2,535 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 | 613 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's School 25-29 St David's Hill , EX4 4DA | - not rated | 986 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barley Lane School Barley Lane , St Thomas EX4 1TA | 3out of 4 | 1,267 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Exeter Cathedral School The Chantry , Palace Gate EX1 1HX | - not rated | 1,486 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Exeter Northcote House , The Queen's Drive EX4 4QJ | - not rated | 1,981 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Garden | 80 Merrivale Road, Exeter | 562 yd | |
| Cafe On The Heale | 13 Winchester Avenue, Exeter | 620 yd | |
| Argee bhajee | Argee Bhajee, 13 Buddle Lane | 740 yd | |
| The Coffee Cup | 12 St Thomas Centre, Exeter | 773 yd | |
| Exeter Fried Chicken Fish & Chips | 6 St Thomas Centre, Exeter | 773 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Thatched House | Thatched House, Exwick Road | 584 yd | |
| Green Gables Inn | Buddle Lane, Exeter | 586 yd | |
| Royal Oak Inn | 68 Okehampton Street, Exeter | 681 yd | |
| Mill On The Exe | Bonhay Road, Exeter | 709 yd | |
| The Lucombe Oak | Public House, Cowick Street | 773 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Krispies | 6 Isleworth Road, Exeter | 163 yd | |
| The Golden Wok | 2 Isleworth Road, Exeter | 251 yd | |
| Fish Supper House | 17 Okehampton Road, Exeter | 537 yd | |
| Smart Fish Bar | 123 Exwick Road, Exeter | 576 yd | |
| Taste of China Ltd | 9 Winchester Avenue, Exeter | 620 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Co-op (0334) | 103 Buddle Lane, Exeter | 160 yd | |
| Tesco Stores (6176) | Tesco Stores (6176), 5 Winchester Avenue | 619 yd | |
| Co-op | 1 St Thomas Centre, Exeter | 773 yd | |
| Tesco Express (5865) | 135 Cowick Street, Exeter | 809 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Unit 4, The Exebridge Centre | 1,004 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Primary School REDVERS ROAD | grass pitches | 425 yd |
| Exwick Playing Fields Western Road | grass pitches | 467 yd |
| Exeter College (Exwick Sports Hub) ENNERDALE WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 485 yd |
| Flower Pot Playing Fields LYNWOOD AVENUE | grass pitches | 490 yd |
| Bowhill Primary School BUDDLE LANE | artificial grass pitch | 761 yd |
| St Thomas Methodist Church 110-111 110-111 COWICK STREET | 797 yd | |
| Fitness First Health Club (Exeter) TUDOR STREET | health and fitness suite | 856 yd |
| Exeter Rugby Club (Closed) County Ground County Ground Church Road | grass pitches | 939 yd |
| Studio One-To-One Fitness (Closed) Lower North Street | health and fitness suite | 1,080 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 | 98.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 34.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 34.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 34.0% |
| 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 | 60 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 95.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.