Pennsylvania Road is in Exeter and in Exeter district. EX4 5BH 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 Pennsylvania Road, Exeter, EX4 5BH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX4 5BQ, EX4 4RX, EX4 4RY, EX4 5EU, EX4 5BL, EX4 4RU, EX4 5EX, EX4 5ET, EX4 4RT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EX4 5BH 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 | 50.3% | 51.2% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 49.7% | 48.8% | -0.9% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of EX4 5BH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.8% 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 | 23% | 28.1% | 5.1% | 37.9% | -9.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.7% | 53.8% | -7.9% | 44.2% | 9.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 7.3% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 9.4% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
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 (90.3%) 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 | 51.7% | 60.6% | 8.9% | 48.4% | 12.2% |
| Good health | 32% | 29.7% | -2.3% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 15% | 7.3% | -7.7% | 12.7% | -5.4% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 5BH this area, 4.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 59.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.9% | 4.5% | -1.4% | 18.2% | -13.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.8% | 3.1% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -6.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 10% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 17.6% | 5.3% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 56.5% | 59.9% | 3.4% | 33.8% | 26.1% |
| Other | 2.6% | 2.4% | -0.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 94.9% | 91.8% | -3.1% | 81.4% | 10.4% |
| Arab | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 85.9% 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 | 93.5% | 85.9% | -7.6% | 83.2% | 2.7% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 5.8% | 4.1% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 4.3% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.2% | 84.9% | -8.3% | 83.2% | 1.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 10.3% | 9.3% | 9.8% | 0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 2.4% | -1.7% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.6% | 76.7% | 6.9% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 8.5% | 13.5% | -5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.8% | 37.2% | 7.6% |
| Christian | 44.2% | 46.2% | -2.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pennsylvania Road was 16.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.0% lower than the Duryard and St James average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Pennsylvania Road has the 11th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Duryard and St James and the 50th lowest crime rate of 398 local areas in Exeter .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgehill Pennsylvania Road, Exeter, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £327,500 | 2019-10-30 | £395,678 |
| Hillsview Pennsylvania Road, Exeter, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2019-05-24 | £536,757 |
| Edgehill Pennsylvania Road, Exeter, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £93,750 | 2000-08-31 | £336,052 |
EX4 5BH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
EX4 5BH 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 5BH area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Retired | 86 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Education | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| 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 Cowick Street , EX4 1HL | 4out of 4 | 3,870 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnut Nursery Magnolia Avenue , EX2 6DJ | 3out of 4 | 4,432 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke Hill Junior School Stoke Hill , EX4 7DP | 3out of 4 | 1,407 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery School Stoke Hill , EX4 7DB | 4out of 4 | 1,568 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School and Nursery York Road , EX4 6PG | 3out of 4 | 1,954 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Primary School Clifton Road , EX1 2BP | 2out of 4 | 2,448 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladysmith Junior School Pretoria Road , EX1 2PT | 3out of 4 | 2,538 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 | 2,718 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England School Harts Lane , EX1 3RD | - not rated | 4,112 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Exe School Hatherleigh Road , EX2 9JU | 3out of 4 | 4,629 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Isca Earl Richards Road South , EX2 6AP | 3out of 4 | 4,726 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Aided School Quarry Lane , Heavitree EX2 5AP | 3out of 4 | 4,744 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 | 2,111 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter Mathematics School Rougemont House , EX4 3PU | - not rated | 2,313 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 | 1,246 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 | 1,216 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's School 25-29 St David's Hill , EX4 4DA | - not rated | 2,423 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Maynard School Denmark Road , EX1 1SJ | - not rated | 2,743 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Exeter Cathedral School The Chantry , Palace Gate EX1 1HX | - not rated | 2,808 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vranch House School Pinhoe Road , EX4 8AD | - not rated | 3,148 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Innovation Centre Café | The Innovation Centre, University Of Exeter | 756 yd | |
| The Innovation Centre | Exeter University, The Innovation Centre | 756 yd | |
| Engine Room | Harrison Building, North Park Road | 856 yd | |
| Camper Coffee Co | Amory Building, Rennes Drive | 976 yd | |
| University of Exeter | Lopes Hall, St Germans Road | 1,015 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.