Copplestone Drive is in Exeter and in Exeter district. EX4 4NG is located in the Duryard and St James electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Exeter. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Copplestone Drive, Exeter, EX4 4NG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX4 4RP, EX4 4XA, EX4 4QU, EX4 4PB, EX4 4QS, EX4 4SU, EX4 4RR, EX4 4RW, EX4 4QY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding EX4 4NG has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 48.9% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 48.6% | 51.1% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 4NG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 93.3% 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 | 90.9% | 93.3% | 2.4% | 37.9% | 55.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 5.4% | 3.1% | -2.3% | 44.2% | -41.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 2.7% | 2.4% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -6.7% |
| Widowed | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
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 (92.9%) 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 | 61.9% | 55.5% | -6.4% | 48.4% | 7.1% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 37.4% | 6.6% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 5.1% | 5.1% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -7.6% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 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.
In the area around EX4 4NG this area, 2.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 16.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% | 18.2% | -15.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.7% | 1.8% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -7.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11% | 3.7% | -7.3% | 13.4% | -9.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 59.3% | 72.4% | 13.1% | 16.9% | 55.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.5% | 16.6% | 2.1% | 33.8% | -17.2% |
| Other | 6.1% | 1.7% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 6.3% | 7.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 7.1% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 83.8% | 81% | -2.8% | 81.4% | -0.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 76.5% 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 | 75.7% | 76.5% | 0.8% | 83.2% | -6.7% |
| European Union | 6.6% | 6.4% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 1.4% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.3% | 13.1% | 1.8% | 5.6% | 7.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.1% | 0% | -0.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.4% | 76.4% | 1.0% | 83.2% | -6.8% |
| 10+ Years | 16.9% | 4.1% | -12.8% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 14.6% | 11.4% | 1.9% | 12.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.8% | 76.7% | 2.1% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.1% | 0.3% | -0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 5.9% | 0.3% | 5.6% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central Asia | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.9% | 37.2% | 9.7% |
| Christian | 33.3% | 46.2% | -12.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 15.7% | 6.0% | 9.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Copplestone Drive was 15.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.2% lower than the Duryard and St James average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Copplestone Drive has the 10th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Duryard and St James and the 46th lowest crime rate of 396 local areas in Exeter .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 11 Jefford House Copplestone Drive, Exeter, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2021-10-29 | £136,367 |
| Flat 21 Jefford House Copplestone Drive, Exeter, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £87,000 | 2021-09-30 | £88,378 |
| Flat 2 Jefford House Copplestone Drive, Exeter, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,500 | 2020-12-08 | £131,658 |
| Flat 3 Jefford House Copplestone Drive, Exeter, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £79,000 | 2019-05-31 | £85,369 |
| Flat 26 Jefford House Copplestone Drive, Exeter, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2019-02-07 | £84,817 |
EX4 4NG 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 4NG 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) | 717 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 107 |
| Full-Time Employee | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 26 |
| Education | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| 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 | 2,943 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnut Nursery School - Exeter Nursery Schools Federation Magnolia Avenue , EX2 6DJ | 3out of 4 | 4,536 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foxhayes First School Gloucester Road , Exwick EX4 2EE | - not rated | 1,497 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exwick Heights Primary School Exwick Lane , Exwick EX4 2FB | 3out of 4 | 1,595 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Exwick Heights Primary School Exwick Lane , Exwick EX4 2FB | - not rated | 1,595 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St David's Church of England Primary School Dinham Road , EX4 4EE | - not rated | 1,817 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St David's CofE Primary School Dinham Road , EX4 4EE | - not rated | 1,817 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exwick Middle School Exwick Hill , Exwick EX4 2BG | - not rated | 1,376 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Stocker Middle School Buddle Lane , EX4 1JT | - not rated | 2,881 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter Central CofE Middle School St Leonard's Road , EX2 4NQ | - not rated | 3,160 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerway Middle School Summerway , EX4 8DF | - not rated | 4,177 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradley Rowe Middle School Burnthouse Lane , EX2 6AY | - not rated | 4,470 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James School Summer Lane , EX4 8NN | 3out of 4 | 3,695 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James School Summer Lane , EX4 8NN | - not rated | 3,695 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Exe School Hatherleigh Road , EX2 9JU | 3out of 4 | 3,851 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Exe School Hatherleigh Road , EX2 9JU | - not rated | 3,851 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Isca Academy Earl Richards Road South , EX2 6AP | 3out of 4 | 4,557 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,326 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter Mathematics School Rougemont House , EX4 3PU | - not rated | 1,910 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 | 506 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Steiner Academy Exeter Cowley Bridge Road , Thomas Hall EX4 5AD | - not rated | 506 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Exeter Northcote House , The Queen's Drive EX4 4QJ | - not rated | 820 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Junior School 33 St David's Hill , EX4 4DA | - not rated | 1,660 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's School 25-29 St David's Hill , EX4 4DA | - not rated | 1,660 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Avenue Learning Centre Ringswell Avenue , EX1 3EG | - not rated | 2,066 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter Cathedral School The Chantry , Palace Gate EX1 1HX | - not rated | 2,315 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Exeter, Student Accomm | University Of Exeter, Student Accomm | 202 yd | |
| University of Exeter | Holland Hall, Clydesdale Road | 345 yd | |
| Exeter Northcott Theatre | Northcott Theatre, Stocker Road | 731 yd | |
| Engine Room | Harrison Building, North Park Road | 812 yd | |
| Terrace Restaurant & Oak | Devonshire House, Stocker Road | 818 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Exeter | Hailey Wing, Reed Hall | 631 yd | |
| Ram Bar | Devonshire House, Stocker Road | 818 yd | |
| Great Western Hotel | Cowley Bridge Road, Exeter | 1,002 yd | |
| The Imperial | New North Road, Exeter | 1,066 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Kebab | Great Western Hotel, Cowley Bridge Road | 1,002 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| University Of Exeter Sports Park SPORTS HALL SPORTS HALL STOCKER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool | 492 yd |
| Steiner Academy Exeter THOMAS HALL THOMAS HALL COWLEY BRIDGE ROAD | 496 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 | 104.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.