Summer Lane is in Exeter and in Exeter district. EX4 8BY is located in the Mincinglake and Whipton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Exeter. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Summer Lane, Exeter, EX4 8BY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX4 8BR, EX4 8BZ, EX4 8BT, EX4 8BX, EX4 8DB, EX4 8BS, EX4 8DA, EX4 8AL, EX4 8AN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EX4 8BY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.4% | 51.1% | -5.3% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 43.6% | 48.9% | 5.3% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26% | 40.5% | 14.5% | 37.9% | 2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.8% | 45.8% | -4.0% | 44.2% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 6.9% | -4.2% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 11.1% | 5% | -6.1% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 48.4% | 51.6% | 3.2% | 48.4% | 3.2% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 28.7% | -5.8% | 33.6% | -4.9% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 16.5% | 4.3% | 12.7% | 3.8% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 3.2% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.9% | 21.5% | -7.4% | 18.2% | 3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 10.6% | -6.4% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 10.6% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 6% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 20% | 10.6% | 16.9% | 3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 26% | 29.4% | 3.4% | 33.8% | -4.4% |
| Other | 3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.7% 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% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 92% | 89.7% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 8.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Other | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
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 | 92% | 85.9% | -6.1% | 83.2% | 2.7% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 3.2% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 6.1% | 1.9% | 5.6% | 0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92% | 85.9% | -6.1% | 83.2% | 2.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 8.7% | 7.3% | 9.8% | -1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 1% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82% | 76.7% | 5.3% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 10.3% | 13.5% | -3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.4% | 37.2% | 3.2% |
| Christian | 49.4% | 46.2% | 3.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.8% | 6.5% | -1.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Summer Lane was 108.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.1% higher than the Mincinglake and Whipton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Summer Lane has the 24th highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Mincinglake and Whipton and the 113th highest crime rate of 396 local areas in Exeter .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Summer Lane, Exeter, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2023-02-22 | £332,901 |
| 6 Summer Lane, Exeter, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2022-09-06 | £329,889 |
| 19 Summer Lane, Exeter, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £326,000 | 2021-06-09 | £372,014 |
| 14 Summer Lane, Exeter, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2020-12-22 | £330,778 |
| 24 Summer Lane, Exeter, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2018-05-24 | £400,105 |
EX4 8BY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Education | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Nursery School - Exeter Nursery Schools Federation Magnolia Avenue , EX2 6DJ | 3out of 4 | 2,617 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Exe Nursery School - Exeter Nursery Schools Federation Cowick Street , EX4 1HL | 4out of 4 | 4,747 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whipton Barton Infants and Nursery School Hill Lane , Whipton EX1 3JP | - not rated | 321 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whipton Barton Junior School Hill Lane , EX1 3JP | - not rated | 321 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willowbrook School Summer Lane , Beacon Heath EX4 8NN | 2out of 4 | 353 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willowbrook School Summer Lane , Beacon Heath EX4 8NN | - not rated | 353 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whipton Barton Infants and Nursery School Whipton Barton Infant and Nursery School , Hiil Lane EX1 3JP | 3out of 4 | 374 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summerway Middle School Summerway , EX4 8DF | - not rated | 254 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradley Rowe Middle School Burnthouse Lane , EX2 6AY | - not rated | 2,931 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter Central CofE Middle School St Leonard's Road , EX2 4NQ | - not rated | 3,072 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exwick Middle School Exwick Hill , Exwick EX4 2BG | - not rated | 4,823 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Stocker Middle School Buddle Lane , EX4 1JT | - not rated | 4,924 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 | 616 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James School Summer Lane , EX4 8NN | - not rated | 616 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England School Harts Lane , EX1 3RD | 3out of 4 | 976 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England School Harts Lane , EX1 3RD | - not rated | 976 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Aided School Quarry Lane , Heavitree EX2 5AP | - not rated | 1,966 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 3,060 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter and North Devon Colleges Group Hele Road , EX4 4JS | - not rated | 3,629 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,225 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Steiner Academy Exeter Cowley Bridge Road , Thomas Hall EX4 5AD | - not rated | 4,225 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vranch House School Pinhoe Road , EX4 8AD | - not rated | 311 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellen Tinkham School Hollow Lane , Pinhoe EX1 3RW | 3out of 4 | 1,560 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramdean School Richmond Lodge , Homefield Road EX1 2QR | - not rated | 1,754 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel School Exeter 37 Blackboy Road , EX4 6SZ | - not rated | 1,946 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's School 147 Magdalen Road , EX2 4TS | - not rated | 2,142 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whipton Community Hall | Pinhoe Road, Exeter | 310 yd | |
| Exeter City Group LTD | Isca Centre, Summer Lane | 426 yd | |
| Refuel Coffee & Sandwich Bar | 284 Pinhoe Road, Exeter | 700 yd | |
| Priory Community Cafe | St Katharines Priory, St Katherines Road | 751 yd | |
| South West Norse Ltd (Ellen Tinkham - Wayside College) | South West Norse Ltd, Bodley House | 774 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Village Inn | 56-58 Whipton Village Road, Exeter | 182 yd | |
| Whipton Institute | 20 Whipton Village Road, Exeter | 182 yd | |
| Star Inn | 68 Whipton Village Road, Exeter | 182 yd | |
| Exeter Saracens Rugby Football Club | Exeter Saracens Rfc Clubhouse, Exeter Arena Car Park | 426 yd | |
| Whipton And Pinhoe Labour Club | Vaughan Road, Exeter | 597 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asia Chinese Takeaway | 5 Summer Lane, Exeter | 117 yd | |
| Friar Tuck | 25 Whipton Village Road, Exeter | 170 yd | |
| A Farm Pizza | 358A Pinhoe Road, Exeter | 181 yd | |
| The Frying Scotsman | 358 Pinhoe Road, Exeter | 186 yd | |
| Chadni Express | 352A Pinhoe Road, Exeter | 191 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Exhibition Way | 775 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 1 Hill Barton Road, Exeter | 789 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons Supermarket, Prince Charles Road | 828 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Summerway Middle School (Closed) Summerway | grass pitches | 295 yd |
| Willowbrook School SUMMER LANE | grass pitches | 356 yd |
| Whipton Barton Middle School (Closed) Hill Lane | grass pitches | 397 yd |
| Whipton Barton Junior School HILL LANE | grass pitches | 397 yd |
| Exeter Arena EXETER HARRIERS PAVILION EXETER HARRIERS PAVILION SUMMER LANE | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 424 yd |
| Atkinson Secure Children'S Home THE ATKINSON UNIT THE ATKINSON UNIT BEACON LANE | artificial grass pitch | 469 yd |
| Isca Centre ISCA CENTRE ISCA CENTRE SUMMER LANE | indoor bowls | 495 yd |
| Exhibition Fields Summer Lane | grass pitches | 532 yd |
| Bettysmead Playing Fields Bettysmead | grass pitches | 534 yd |
| St James School SUMMER LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 553 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 | 89.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 89.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 89.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 89.5% |
| 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 | 5.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 5.3% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 140.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.