Central Avenue is in Exeter and in Exeter district. EX4 8NG 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 Central Avenue, Exeter, EX4 8NG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX4 8ND, EX4 8NB, EX4 8NE, EX4 8NF, EX4 9JZ, EX4 8NW, EX4 8NP, EX4 9JY, EX4 9LA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EX4 8NG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.8% | 51.3% | -3.5% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 45.2% | 48.7% | 3.5% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 | 30.7% | 37.2% | 6.5% | 37.9% | -0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.2% | 37.7% | -6.5% | 44.2% | -6.5% |
| Separated | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 15% | 3.9% | 9.1% | 5.9% |
| Widowed | 13.1% | 8.7% | -4.4% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
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 | 41.9% | 46.9% | 5.0% | 48.4% | -1.5% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 26.3% | -8.4% | 33.6% | -7.3% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 17.6% | 1.9% | 12.7% | 4.9% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 8% | 3.6% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 1.1% | -2.1% | 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.
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 22.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.7% | 21.4% | -11.3% | 18.2% | 3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.6% | 18.9% | -1.7% | 9.6% | 9.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 12.6% | -1.0% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 8.7% | 5.7% | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 13.1% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.6% | 22.3% | 6.7% | 33.8% | -11.5% |
| Other | 4% | 2.9% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.8% 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 | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 96.8% | 90.8% | -6.0% | 81.4% | 9.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 91.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94% | 91.2% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94% | 91.2% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 1.5% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.5% | 76.7% | -6.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 26.1% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.3% | 37.2% | 7.1% |
| Christian | 40.1% | 46.2% | -6.1% |
| Muslim | 5.7% | 6.5% | -0.8% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Central Avenue was 3.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 95.6% lower than the Mincinglake and Whipton average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Central Avenue has the lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Mincinglake and Whipton and the 7th lowest crime rate of 396 local areas in Exeter .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -81.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Central Avenue, Exeter, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2025-05-02 | £260,546 |
| 5 Central Avenue, Exeter, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2024-06-26 | £266,423 |
| 16 Central Avenue, Exeter, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2023-07-19 | £260,360 |
| 12 Central Avenue, Exeter, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2023-03-13 | £207,391 |
| 11 Central Avenue, Exeter, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2022-10-07 | £227,821 |
EX4 8NG 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 | 68 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| 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 | 3,481 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 | 5,223 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Heath First School Summer Lane , Whipton EX4 8NN | - not rated | 394 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willowbrook School Summer Lane , Beacon Heath EX4 8NN | 2out of 4 | 570 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willowbrook School Summer Lane , Beacon Heath EX4 8NN | - not rated | 570 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whipton Barton Infants and Nursery School Hill Lane , Whipton EX1 3JP | - not rated | 1,211 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whipton Barton Junior School Hill Lane , EX1 3JP | - not rated | 1,211 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summerway Middle School Summerway , EX4 8DF | - not rated | 782 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter Central CofE Middle School St Leonard's Road , EX2 4NQ | - not rated | 3,716 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradley Rowe Middle School Burnthouse Lane , EX2 6AY | - not rated | 3,774 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exwick Middle School Exwick Hill , Exwick EX4 2BG | - not rated | 4,966 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Stocker Middle School Buddle Lane , EX4 1JT | - not rated | 5,368 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 | 394 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James School Summer Lane , EX4 8NN | - not rated | 394 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England School Harts Lane , EX1 3RD | 3out of 4 | 1,494 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England School Harts Lane , EX1 3RD | - not rated | 1,494 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Aided School Quarry Lane , Heavitree EX2 5AP | - not rated | 2,825 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 | 3,432 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter and North Devon Colleges Group Hele Road , EX4 4JS | - not rated | 3,870 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 | 4,063 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Steiner Academy Exeter Cowley Bridge Road , Thomas Hall EX4 5AD | - not rated | 4,063 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 | 1,171 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellen Tinkham School Hollow Lane , Pinhoe EX1 3RW | 3out of 4 | 1,973 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel School Exeter 37 Blackboy Road , EX4 6SZ | - not rated | 2,310 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramdean School Richmond Lodge , Homefield Road EX1 2QR | - not rated | 2,460 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Avenue Learning Centre Ringswell Avenue , EX1 3EG | - not rated | 2,507 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter City Group LTD | Isca Centre, Summer Lane | 528 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isca Community Enterprises | The Beacon, Pendragon House | 379 yd | |
| Exeter Saracens Rugby Football Club | Exeter Saracens Rfc Clubhouse, Exeter Arena Car Park | 528 yd | |
| The Devon Yeoman | 156 Beacon Lane, Exeter | 534 yd | |
| The Village Inn | 56-58 Whipton Village Road, Exeter | 1,044 yd | |
| Whipton Institute | 20 Whipton Village Road, Exeter | 1,044 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shanghai Fish Bar | 100 Beacon Lane, Exeter | 738 yd | |
| Asia Chinese Takeaway | 5 Summer Lane, Exeter | 999 yd | |
| Friar Tuck | 25 Whipton Village Road, Exeter | 1,058 yd | |
| A Farm Pizza | 358A Pinhoe Road, Exeter | 1,063 yd | |
| The Frying Scotsman | 358 Pinhoe Road, Exeter | 1,065 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Exhibition Way | 969 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St James School SUMMER LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 416 yd |
| Northbrook Swimming Pool NORTHBROOK POOL NORTHBROOK POOL BEACON LANE | swimming pool | 438 yd |
| Exhibition Fields Summer Lane | grass pitches | 463 yd |
| Exeter Arena EXETER HARRIERS PAVILION EXETER HARRIERS PAVILION SUMMER LANE | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 531 yd |
| Willowbrook School SUMMER LANE | grass pitches | 567 yd |
| Isca Centre ISCA CENTRE ISCA CENTRE SUMMER LANE | indoor bowls | 614 yd |
| Atkinson Secure Children'S Home THE ATKINSON UNIT THE ATKINSON UNIT BEACON LANE | artificial grass pitch | 714 yd |
| Summerway Middle School (Closed) Summerway | grass pitches | 819 yd |
| Bettysmead Playing Fields Bettysmead | grass pitches | 933 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 | 122 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.