Bettys Mead is in Exeter and in Exeter district. EX4 8LN 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 Bettys Mead, Exeter, EX4 8LN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX4 8LL, EX4 8LT, EX4 8LS, EX4 8EA, EX4 8LJ, EX4 8LW, EX4 7JJ, EX4 7JP, EX4 8LU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EX4 8LN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 51.9% | -0.1% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 48% | 48.1% | 0.1% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 8LN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.4% 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 | 30.9% | 31.5% | 0.6% | 37.9% | -6.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.3% | 51.4% | -2.9% | 44.2% | 7.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 7.7% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 5.9% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 49.5% | 39.7% | -9.8% | 48.4% | -8.7% |
| Good health | 27.5% | 40.8% | 13.3% | 33.6% | 7.2% |
| Fair health | 17.2% | 13.4% | -3.8% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 5% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 31.3% | 21.7% | -9.6% | 18.2% | 3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 11.1% | -1.5% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 12.8% | -4.6% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 6.2% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 13.7% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.1% | 33.2% | 17.1% | 33.8% | -0.6% |
| Other | 7% | 1.3% | -5.7% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.6% 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 | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.8% | 94.6% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 13.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 89.7% 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 | 95.2% | 89.7% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 4.6% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 5.3% | 4.2% | 5.6% | -0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.1% | 90.1% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 1.9% | -2.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.9% | 76.7% | -2.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 15.5% | 13.5% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42% | 37.2% | 4.8% |
| Christian | 49.6% | 46.2% | 3.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bettys Mead was 80.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.4% higher than the Mincinglake and Whipton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bettys Mead has the 31st highest crime rate of 92 local areas in Mincinglake and Whipton and the 145th highest crime rate of 398 local areas in Exeter .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Bettys Mead, Exeter, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £332,500 | 2024-06-07 | £354,643 |
| 20 Bettys Mead, Exeter, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £302,000 | 2023-11-03 | £315,669 |
| 40 Bettys Mead, Exeter, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £263,500 | 2023-06-19 | £268,365 |
| 17 Bettys Mead, Exeter, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £293,000 | 2021-07-19 | £355,249 |
| 17A Bettys Mead, Exeter, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £277,500 | 2020-08-07 | £345,310 |
EX4 8LN 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Nursery Magnolia Avenue , EX2 6DJ | 3out of 4 | 2,818 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Exe Nursery School Cowick Street , EX4 1HL | 4out of 4 | 4,366 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willowbrook School Summer Lane , Beacon Heath EX4 8NN | 2out of 4 | 515 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 | 870 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whipton Barton Junior School Whipton Barton Junior School , Hill Lane EX1 3JP | 2out of 4 | 936 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery School Stoke Hill , EX4 7DB | 4out of 4 | 1,020 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Hill Junior School Stoke Hill , EX4 7DP | 3out of 4 | 1,056 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 | 483 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England School Harts Lane , EX1 3RD | - not rated | 1,673 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 | 2,507 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Isca Earl Richards Road South , EX2 6AP | 3out of 4 | 3,539 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Exe School Hatherleigh Road , EX2 9JU | 3out of 4 | 4,646 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 | 2,591 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter College Hele Road , EX4 4JS | - not rated | 3,077 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 | 3,533 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 | 750 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter School Victoria Park Road , EX2 4NS | - not rated | 2,211 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellen Tinkham School Hollow Lane , Pinhoe EX1 3RW | 4out of 4 | 2,253 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Maynard School Denmark Road , EX1 1SJ | - not rated | 2,279 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Devon Hospitals' Short Stay School Schoolrooms, Bramble Unit , RD&E Hospital EX2 5DW | 3out of 4 | 2,418 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priory Community Cafe | St Katharines Priory, St Katherines Road | 265 yd | |
| Refuel Coffee & Sandwich Bar | 284 Pinhoe Road, Exeter | 474 yd | |
| Whipton Community Hall | Pinhoe Road, Exeter | 639 yd | |
| Exeter City Group LTD | Isca Centre, Summer Lane | 732 yd | |
| South West Norse Ltd (Ellen Tinkham - Wayside College) | South West Norse Ltd, Bodley House | 1,092 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Devon Yeoman | 156 Beacon Lane, Exeter | 394 yd | |
| Isca Community Enterprises | The Beacon, Pendragon House | 481 yd | |
| Queens Head Hotel | 270 Pinhoe Road, Exeter | 518 yd | |
| The Village Inn | 56-58 Whipton Village Road, Exeter | 583 yd | |
| Whipton Institute | 20 Whipton Village Road, Exeter | 583 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shanghai Fish Bar | 100 Beacon Lane, Exeter | 231 yd | |
| Monsieur Tacos Kebab | 278 - 280 Pinhoe Road, Exeter | 485 yd | |
| The Four Seasons | 276 Pinhoe Road, Exeter | 518 yd | |
| Fish & Chips at Polsloe Bridge | 191 Pinhoe Road, Exeter | 527 yd | |
| Happy Home | 4 Bridespring Road, Exeter | 623 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Morrisons Supermarket, Prince Charles Road | 368 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bettysmead Playing Fields Bettysmead | grass pitches | 121 yd |
| Atkinson Secure Children'S Home THE ATKINSON UNIT THE ATKINSON UNIT BEACON LANE | artificial grass pitch | 176 yd |
| Northbrook Swimming Pool NORTHBROOK POOL NORTHBROOK POOL BEACON LANE | swimming pool | 422 yd |
| Willowbrook School SUMMER LANE | grass pitches | 436 yd |
| St James School SUMMER LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 454 yd |
| Exeter Arena EXETER HARRIERS PAVILION EXETER HARRIERS PAVILION SUMMER LANE | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 732 yd |
| Exhibition Fields Summer Lane | grass pitches | 805 yd |
| Whipton Barton Junior School HILL LANE | grass pitches | 822 yd |
| Summerway Middle School (Closed) Summerway | grass pitches | 823 yd |
| Whipton Barton Middle School (Closed) Hill Lane | grass pitches | 823 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 | 119.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.