Beech Avenue is in Exeter and in Exeter district. EX4 6HF is located in the Pennsylvania electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Exeter. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Beech Avenue, Exeter, EX4 6HF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX4 6HE, EX4 6HG, EX4 6HQ, EX4 6HJ, EX4 6HH, EX4 6DW, EX4 6DT, EX4 6HB, EX4 6EY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EX4 6HF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 55.7% | 3.9% | 51.0% | 4.7% |
| Male | 48.2% | 44.3% | -3.9% | 49.0% | -4.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of EX4 6HF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.9% 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 | 25.3% | 31% | 5.7% | 37.9% | -6.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.6% | 56.9% | -6.7% | 44.2% | 12.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 3.4% | 4.3% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -4.8% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 5.7% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 (88.1%) 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 | 52.8% | 59.6% | 6.8% | 48.4% | 11.2% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 28.5% | -4.1% | 33.6% | -5.1% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 9.2% | -4.1% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 6HF this area, 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 56.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.1% | 5% | -1.1% | 18.2% | -13.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8% | 4.7% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 9.7% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 4% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.5% | 18.7% | 2.2% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 50.6% | 56.8% | 6.2% | 33.8% | 23.0% |
| Other | 3.8% | 1.1% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.7% 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% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 94% | 94.7% | 0.7% | 81.4% | 13.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
In this area, 88.4% 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 | 91.7% | 88.4% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 6.2% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91% | 88.4% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 0.6% | -5.7% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.2% | 76.7% | 11.5% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.7% | 13.5% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.4% | 37.2% | 0.2% |
| Christian | 54.6% | 46.2% | 8.4% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beech Avenue was 12.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.6% lower than the Duryard and St James average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Beech Avenue has the 5th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Duryard and St James and the 26th lowest crime rate of 398 local areas in Exeter .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -81.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside House Beech Avenue, Exeter, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2008-05-23 | £745,588 |
| Parkside House Beech Avenue, Exeter, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2004-09-01 | £743,644 |
EX4 6HF area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 6HF 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 retired residents living in EX4 6HF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
The percentage of student residents living in EX4 6HF area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Retired | 85 |
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Exe Nursery School Cowick Street , EX4 1HL | 4out of 4 | 3,319 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnut Nursery Magnolia Avenue , EX2 6DJ | 3out of 4 | 3,449 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery School Stoke Hill , EX4 7DB | 4out of 4 | 717 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Hill Junior School Stoke Hill , EX4 7DP | 3out of 4 | 720 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School and Nursery York Road , EX4 6PG | 3out of 4 | 1,072 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Primary School Clifton Road , EX1 2BP | 2out of 4 | 1,496 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladysmith Junior School Pretoria Road , EX1 2PT | 3out of 4 | 1,564 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 | 2,115 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England School Harts Lane , EX1 3RD | - not rated | 3,381 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Isca Earl Richards Road South , EX2 6AP | 3out of 4 | 3,771 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 | 3,819 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Exe School Hatherleigh Road , EX2 9JU | 3out of 4 | 3,934 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 | 1,559 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter College Hele Road , EX4 4JS | - not rated | 1,661 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 | 1,831 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 | 939 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Maynard School Denmark Road , EX1 1SJ | - not rated | 1,826 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's School 25-29 St David's Hill , EX4 4DA | - not rated | 1,889 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter Cathedral School The Chantry , Palace Gate EX1 1HX | - not rated | 2,045 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vranch House School Pinhoe Road , EX4 8AD | - not rated | 2,338 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Exeter | Lopes Hall, St Germans Road | 386 yd | |
| Innovation Centre Café | The Innovation Centre, University Of Exeter | 705 yd | |
| The Innovation Centre | Exeter University, The Innovation Centre | 705 yd | |
| La Touche Cafe | Streatham Court, Rennes Drive | 733 yd | |
| Camper Coffee Co | Amory Building, Rennes Drive | 818 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exonia Bowling Club | 61 Union Road, Exeter | 333 yd | |
| Victoria Inn | 36 Victoria Street, Exeter | 451 yd | |
| Devon And Exeter Squash Club | Prince Of Wales Road, Exeter | 644 yd | |
| University of Exeter Lemon Grove | Cornwall House, St Germans Road | 664 yd | |
| The Stoke Arms | Prince Charles Road, Exeter | 760 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| far east delight | Far East Delight, 124 Old Tiverton Road | 941 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 67 Sidwell Street, Exeter | 985 yd | |
| Sidwell Fish And Chips | 59 Sidwell Street, Exeter | 985 yd | |
| Shimizu | 10 Well Street, Exeter | 1,017 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food | 31 Old Tiverton Road, Exeter | 729 yd | |
| Co-op (4962) | 15 Pennsylvania Road, Exeter | 835 yd | |
| Tesco (6061) | 74 Sidwell Street, Exeter | 985 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Exonia Indoor Bowls Club UNION ROAD | indoor bowls | 447 yd |
| Stoke Hill Junior School STOKE HILL | grass pitches | 648 yd |
| The Devon And Exeter Squash And Racketball Club PRINCE OF WALES ROAD | squash courts | 694 yd |
| Exeter City Fc (St James Park) ST. JAMES PARK ST. JAMES PARK STADIUM WAY | grass pitches | 862 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.