Pulling Road is in Exeter and in Exeter district. EX4 8PA is located in the Pinhoe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Exeter. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pulling Road, Exeter, EX4 8PA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX4 8NZ, EX4 8NX, EX4 8PN, EX4 8NY, EX4 8QD, EX4 8NL, EX4 8PL, EX4 8PX, EX4 8QE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EX4 8PA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.5% | 50.3% | -5.2% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 44.5% | 49.7% | 5.2% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 | 27.9% | 36.3% | 8.4% | 37.9% | -1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.5% | 48.3% | -4.2% | 44.2% | 4.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 7% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 5.9% | -3.2% | 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 | 43.1% | 58.9% | 15.8% | 48.4% | 10.5% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 25.6% | -5.1% | 33.6% | -8.0% |
| Fair health | 17.2% | 11.4% | -5.8% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 3.3% | -3.3% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 0.8% | -1.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 31.1% | 16.1% | -15.0% | 18.2% | -2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.2% | 12.4% | -6.8% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11% | 13.3% | 2.3% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 6.1% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 19% | 9.9% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.1% | 30.3% | 10.2% | 33.8% | -3.5% |
| Other | 5% | 2.7% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.4% 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% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.9% | 95.4% | -3.5% | 81.4% | 14.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 91.8% 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 | 97.1% | 91.8% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.1% | 92% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 4.7% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.3% | 76.7% | 1.6% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.8% | 13.5% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52% | 37.2% | 14.8% |
| Christian | 39.1% | 46.2% | -7.1% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pulling Road was 72.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.4% lower than the Mincinglake and Whipton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pulling Road has the 38th highest crime rate of 92 local areas in Mincinglake and Whipton and the 168th highest crime rate of 398 local areas in Exeter .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -5.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Pulling Road, Exeter, Devon Detached, a newly built property | £575,000 | 2025-06-06 | £586,428 |
| 12 Pulling Road, Exeter, Devon Detached, a newly built property | £575,000 | 2025-06-06 | £586,428 |
| 21 Pulling Road, Exeter, Devon Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £465,000 | 2025-06-06 | £476,026 |
| 23 Pulling Road, Exeter, Devon Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £465,000 | 2025-06-06 | £476,026 |
| 29 Pulling Road, Exeter, Devon Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £445,000 | 2025-06-06 | £455,552 |
EX4 8PA 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 | 178 |
| Retired | 93 |
| Part-Time Employee | 77 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Nursery Magnolia Avenue , EX2 6DJ | 3out of 4 | 3,886 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinhoe Church of England Primary School Harrington Lane , Pinhoe EX4 8PE | 3out of 4 | 455 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkerton Community Primary School Sestertius Road , Monkerton EX1 3WS | - not rated | 1,175 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westclyst Community Primary School Maddick Road , Westclyst EX1 3YG | 4out of 4 | 1,186 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willowbrook School Summer Lane , Beacon Heath EX4 8NN | 2out of 4 | 1,302 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whipton Barton Junior School Whipton Barton Junior School , Hill Lane EX1 3JP | 2out of 4 | 1,709 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Luke's Church of England School Harts Lane , EX1 3RD | - not rated | 1,230 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James School Summer Lane , EX4 8NN | 3out of 4 | 1,313 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Aided School Quarry Lane , Heavitree EX2 5AP | 3out of 4 | 2,846 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyst Vale Community College Station Road , Broadclyst EX5 3AJ | 3out of 4 | 3,627 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Isca Earl Richards Road South , EX2 6AP | 3out of 4 | 4,791 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 | 4,365 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter College Hele Road , EX4 4JS | - not rated | 4,854 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 | 5,082 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Tinkham School Hollow Lane , Pinhoe EX1 3RW | 4out of 4 | 1,414 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vranch House School Pinhoe Road , EX4 8AD | - not rated | 1,698 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stansfield Academy Falcon Road , EX2 7LB | 1out of 4 | 3,145 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter School Victoria Park Road , EX2 4NS | - not rated | 3,714 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Devon Hospitals' Short Stay School Schoolrooms, Bramble Unit , RD&E Hospital EX2 5DW | 3out of 4 | 3,727 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trailways | 1 Venny Bridge, Exeter | 529 yd | |
| Heart Of Oak | 34 Main Road, Exeter | 602 yd | |
| Oriental City | Unit 2, 1 Station Road | 669 yd | |
| Flames grill | Flames Grill, 58 Main Road | 716 yd | |
| Exeter City Group LTD | Isca Centre, Summer Lane | 1,065 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinhoe Jubilee Club | 4 Main Road, Exeter | 602 yd | |
| The Pinhoe Hoard | 2 Bakers Way, Exeter | 767 yd | |
| Exeter Saracens Rugby Football Club | Exeter Saracens Rfc Clubhouse, Exeter Arena Car Park | 1,065 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Gourmet | 1 Hill Barton Road, Exeter | 1,069 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Exhibition Way | 736 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 1 Hill Barton Road, Exeter | 1,069 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Library Field (Closed) Lower Harrington Lane | grass pitches | 482 yd |
| Station Road Playing Fields Station Road | grass pitches | 719 yd |
| Isca Centre ISCA CENTRE ISCA CENTRE SUMMER LANE | indoor bowls | 940 yd |
| Exhibition Fields Summer Lane | grass pitches | 979 yd |
| Exeter Arena EXETER HARRIERS PAVILION EXETER HARRIERS PAVILION SUMMER LANE | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,065 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 | 75 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 183.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.