Cheynegate Lane is in Exeter and in Exeter district. EX4 9HZ 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 Cheynegate Lane, Exeter, EX4 9HZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding EX4 9HZ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.5% | 49.4% | -4.1% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 46.5% | 50.6% | 4.1% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 | 26.2% | 30.1% | 3.9% | 37.9% | -7.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.4% | 48.1% | -8.3% | 44.2% | 3.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 10.8% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 9.1% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
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 | 45% | 51.5% | 6.5% | 48.4% | 3.1% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 30.1% | -6.4% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 10.2% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 4.5% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 3.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
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 | 25.8% | 17.7% | -8.1% | 18.2% | -0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 7.9% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.8% | 12.6% | -9.2% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 6.4% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 18.6% | 5.7% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.9% | 32% | 15.1% | 33.8% | -1.8% |
| Other | 6.7% | 4.8% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.1% 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% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 97% | 92.1% | -4.9% | 81.4% | 10.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 92.7% 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 | 94.1% | 92.7% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.7% | 92.9% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 4.9% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0.6% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.7% | 76.7% | 6.0% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 13.9% | 13.5% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.7% | 37.2% | 3.5% |
| Christian | 41.8% | 46.2% | -4.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 14.1% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cheynegate Lane was 86.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.0% higher than the Mincinglake and Whipton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cheynegate Lane has the 31st highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Mincinglake and Whipton and the 150th highest crime rate of 396 local areas in Exeter .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinbrook Barns Cheynegate Lane, Exeter, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2024-08-30 | £851,822 |
| Pinbrook House Cheynegate Lane, Exeter, Devon Other, an established residential building | £452,500 | 2024-02-05 | £430,450 |
| Twin Gables Cheynegate Lane, Exeter, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £1,682,350 | 2021-07-19 | £1,922,980 |
| Pinbrook House Cheynegate Lane, Exeter, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £887,000 | 2021-01-20 | £983,802 |
| Twin Gables Cheynegate Lane, Exeter, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £604,698 | 2016-09-30 | £779,852 |
EX4 9HZ 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 | 166 |
| Retired | 102 |
| Part-Time Employee | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 3,947 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 | 1,009 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinhoe Church of England Primary School & Nursery Harrington Lane , Pinhoe EX4 8PE | 3out of 4 | 1,014 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willowbrook School Summer Lane , Beacon Heath EX4 8NN | 2out of 4 | 1,108 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willowbrook School Summer Lane , Beacon Heath EX4 8NN | - not rated | 1,108 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westclyst Community Primary School Maddick Road , Westclyst EX1 3YG | 4out of 4 | 1,585 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,134 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradley Rowe Middle School Burnthouse Lane , EX2 6AY | - not rated | 4,268 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter Central CofE Middle School St Leonard's Road , EX2 4NQ | - not rated | 4,318 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 1,009 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James School Summer Lane , EX4 8NN | - not rated | 1,009 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England School Harts Lane , EX1 3RD | 3out of 4 | 1,551 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England School Harts Lane , EX1 3RD | - not rated | 1,551 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Aided School Quarry Lane , Heavitree EX2 5AP | - not rated | 3,091 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 | 4,065 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter and North Devon Colleges Group Hele Road , EX4 4JS | - not rated | 4,494 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 | 4,587 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Steiner Academy Exeter Cowley Bridge Road , Thomas Hall EX4 5AD | - not rated | 4,587 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 | 1,647 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellen Tinkham School Hollow Lane , Pinhoe EX1 3RW | 3out of 4 | 1,874 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel School Exeter 37 Blackboy Road , EX4 6SZ | - not rated | 2,942 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramdean School Richmond Lodge , Homefield Road EX1 2QR | - not rated | 3,035 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Avenue Learning Centre Ringswell Avenue , EX1 3EG | - not rated | 3,139 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 | 911 yd | |
| Trailways | 1 Venny Bridge, Exeter | 1,066 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter Saracens Rugby Football Club | Exeter Saracens Rfc Clubhouse, Exeter Arena Car Park | 911 yd | |
| Isca Community Enterprises | The Beacon, Pendragon House | 1,008 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Exhibition Way | 989 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Exhibition Fields Summer Lane | grass pitches | 806 yd |
| Isca Centre ISCA CENTRE ISCA CENTRE SUMMER LANE | indoor bowls | 879 yd |
| Exeter Arena EXETER HARRIERS PAVILION EXETER HARRIERS PAVILION SUMMER LANE | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 913 yd |
| St James School SUMMER LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,012 yd |
| Northbrook Swimming Pool NORTHBROOK POOL NORTHBROOK POOL BEACON LANE | swimming pool | 1,066 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 | 36.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 36.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 36.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 36.4% |
| 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 | 63.6% |
| Median download speed | 20.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 41.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.