Northernhay Place is in Exeter and in Exeter district. EX4 3RY is located in the St David's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Exeter. This postcode has been in use since 1996-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Northernhay Place, Exeter, EX4 3RY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX4 3QE, EX4 3QL, EX4 4EP, EX4 6AE, EX4 3FE, EX4 3PU, EX4 3PX, EX4 6AB, EX4 3PZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EX4 3RY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 51.7% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 50.7% | 48.3% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 3RY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 91.6% 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 | 80% | 91.6% | 11.6% | 37.9% | 53.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 11.5% | 4.1% | -7.4% | 44.2% | -40.1% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 0.7% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 2.3% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -6.8% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
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 (92.7%) 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 | 59.3% | 59.3% | 0.0% | 48.4% | 10.9% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 33.4% | -0.7% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 5% | 5.7% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -7.0% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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.
In the area around EX4 3RY this area, 2.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.4% | 2.3% | -1.1% | 18.2% | -15.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 0.7% | -10.1% | 9.6% | -8.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.3% | 16.6% | 8.3% | 13.4% | 3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -4.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 35.7% | 45.6% | 9.9% | 16.9% | 28.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.8% | 31.2% | -0.6% | 33.8% | -2.6% |
| Other | 9.3% | 2.9% | -6.4% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 19.4% | 8.2% | -11.2% | 0.7% | 7.5% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 5.2% | 3.0% | 3.1% | 2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 4.7% | 2.3% | -2.4% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 4.1% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 2.7% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 68.6% | 71% | 2.4% | 81.4% | -10.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 67.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.7% | 67.3% | 4.6% | 83.2% | -15.9% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 9.6% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 27.2% | 16.7% | -10.5% | 5.6% | 11.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.5% | 67.1% | 4.6% | 83.2% | -16.1% |
| 10+ Years | 21.1% | 5.5% | -15.6% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.6% | 3.7% | -6.9% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 6.2% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 4.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 17.4% | 14.2% | 1.9% | 15.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.2% | 76.7% | -5.5% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Turkey | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 8.2% | 0.3% | 7.9% |
| Southern Asia | 3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 2.7% | 13.5% | -10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.2% | 37.2% | 16.0% |
| Christian | 24.4% | 46.2% | -21.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 14.2% | 6.0% | 8.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Northernhay Place was 886.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 561.3% higher than the Newtown and St Leonard's average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Northernhay Place has the 3rd highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Newtown and St Leonard's and the 6th highest crime rate of 398 local areas in Exeter .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 332.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northernhay House Northernhay Place, Exeter, Devon Other, an established residential building | £11,866,015 | 2021-03-29 | £12,572,643 |
| 4 Northernhay Place, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2002-03-05 | £674,393 |
EX4 3RY 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 student residents living in EX4 3RY area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 352 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 96 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Education | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Other | 26 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Exe Nursery School Cowick Street , EX4 1HL | 4out of 4 | 1,944 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnut Nursery Magnolia Avenue , EX2 6DJ | 3out of 4 | 2,776 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School and Nursery York Road , EX4 6PG | 3out of 4 | 483 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St David's CofE Primary School Dinham Road , EX4 4EE | 3out of 4 | 690 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Primary School Clifton Road , EX1 2BP | 2out of 4 | 828 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School (VC) St Leonard's Road , EX2 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,366 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladysmith Junior School Pretoria Road , EX1 2PT | 3out of 4 | 1,537 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 | 2,514 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Isca Earl Richards Road South , EX2 6AP | 3out of 4 | 2,754 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James School Summer Lane , EX4 8NN | 3out of 4 | 2,986 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Aided School Quarry Lane , Heavitree EX2 5AP | 3out of 4 | 3,686 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England School Harts Lane , EX1 3RD | - not rated | 3,866 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter Mathematics School Rougemont House , EX4 3PU | - not rated | 142 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter College Hele Road , EX4 4JS | - not rated | 716 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,288 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter Cathedral School The Chantry , Palace Gate EX1 1HX | - not rated | 638 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's School 25-29 St David's Hill , EX4 4DA | - not rated | 679 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Maynard School Denmark Road , EX1 1SJ | - not rated | 816 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| University of Exeter Northcote House , The Queen's Drive EX4 4QJ | - not rated | 1,087 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education 1 Douglas Avenue , EX8 2AU | - not rated | 1,380 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taco-Macho Food | 1 The Courtyard, 48 New North Road | 84 yd | |
| Cafe W @ Waterstones | Waterstones, 252 High Street | 90 yd | |
| Artigiano Espresso & Wine Bar | 248 High Street, Exeter | 95 yd | |
| Pret A Manger, Unit 1 | Pret A Manger, Unit 1 | 96 yd | |
| Di Tea Limited | 29 Longbrook Street, Exeter | 96 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Firehouse | 50 New North Road, Exeter | 61 yd | |
| Black Horse Inn | Black Horse, Longbrook Street | 96 yd | |
| Hole In The Wall | The Hole In The Wall, Little Castle Street | 104 yd | |
| Timepiece | Little Castle Street, Exeter | 104 yd | |
| Badavi`s Lounge | 47 Longbrook Street, Exeter | 202 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pious Sushi & Bubble Tea | 3 Roman Gate, 252 High Street | 86 yd | |
| Sandwich Bar | 4 Roman Gate, 252 High Street | 86 yd | |
| Cornish Bakehouse | 245 High Street, Exeter | 197 yd | |
| Master Fryer | 30 Sidwell Street, Exeter | 218 yd | |
| Exeter Community Fridge | Exeter Central Library, Rougemont Place | 219 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Iceland Store, Iceland Foods Ltd | 187 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 12 Sidwell Street, Exeter | 203 yd | |
| Tesco Metro (2486) | Tesco, 223-225 High Street | 333 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 211-219 High Street, Exeter | 372 yd | |
| Co-op | Unit 2, The Depot | 430 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sweat & Stretch Fitness Centre (Closed) Devon House Devon House Paris Street | health and fitness suite | 185 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Exeter) PAUL STREET | health and fitness suite | 437 yd |
| Exeter College (Queen Street) 33-36 33-36 QUEEN STREET | health and fitness suite | 440 yd |
| Body 2000 Gym (Closed) 9a 9a Verney Street | health and fitness suite | 542 yd |
| Pyramids Swimming & Leisure Centre HEAVITREE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 568 yd |
| Studio One-To-One Fitness (Closed) Lower North Street | health and fitness suite | 578 yd |
| Pure Gym (Exeter Fore Street) 177-181 177-181 FORE STREET | health and fitness suite | 602 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Exeter) SOUTHERNHAY GARDENS | health and fitness suite | 646 yd |
| The Maynard School DENMARK ROAD | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 704 yd |
| Spa Naturel (Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel) SOUTHERNHAY EAST | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 712 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.