Townlands is in Bradninch, Exeter and in Mid Devon district. EX5 4QY is located in the Bradninch electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Central Devon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Townlands, Bradninch, Exeter, EX5 4QY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX5 4QR, EX5 4PE, EX5 4PF, EX5 4QH, EX5 4QP, EX5 4QS, EX5 4PB, EX5 4QQ, EX5 4QX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding EX5 4QY has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% 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 | 48.9% | 47.7% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 51.1% | 52.3% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
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 | 24.3% | 32.5% | 8.2% | 37.9% | -5.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.7% | 44% | -5.7% | 44.2% | -0.2% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 14.1% | 14.7% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 5.6% |
| Widowed | 10.2% | 6.8% | -3.4% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 | 46.2% | 42.6% | -3.6% | 48.4% | -5.8% |
| Good health | 26% | 29.2% | 3.2% | 33.6% | -4.4% |
| Fair health | 19.3% | 17.1% | -2.2% | 12.7% | 4.4% |
| Bad health | 4% | 8.8% | 4.8% | 4.0% | 4.8% |
| Very bad health | 4.5% | 2.3% | -2.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 17.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35% | 26.3% | -8.7% | 18.2% | 8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 9.5% | -4.1% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 15.3% | 1.2% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 8.4% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 18.9% | 10.4% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.9% | 17.9% | -3.0% | 33.8% | -15.9% |
| Other | 2.3% | 3.7% | 1.4% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 99.6% | 97.2% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 15.8% |
In this area, 95.8% 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 | 99.1% | 95.8% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.1% | 96.3% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -8.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.5% | 76.7% | 2.8% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 17.7% | 13.5% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47% | 37.2% | 9.8% |
| Christian | 45.1% | 46.2% | -1.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Townlands was 43.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.3% lower than the Bradninch average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Townlands has the 11th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Bradninch and the 124th highest crime rate of 261 local areas in Mid Devon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Townlands, Exeter, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £292,500 | 2024-03-04 | £296,541 |
| 33 Townlands, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2022-11-11 | £283,507 |
| 31B Townlands, Exeter, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2022-08-10 | £279,722 |
| Primrose, 23A Townlands, Exeter, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2022-04-29 | £301,193 |
| 56 Townlands, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £271,000 | 2022-01-06 | £271,876 |
EX5 4QY 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 | 66 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Duchy School Bradninch Bowley Meadow , Townlands EX5 4RF | 4out of 4 | 213 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Silverton Church of England Primary School Coach Road , Silverton EX5 4JY | 2out of 4 | 3,824 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willowbank Primary School Manitoba Gardens , EX15 1EZ | 2out of 4 | 4,393 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Primary School St Andrews Estate , EX15 1HU | 3out of 4 | 4,888 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyst Hydon Primary School Clyst Hydon , EX15 2ND | 2out of 4 | 5,019 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cullompton Community College Exeter Road , EX15 1DX | 3out of 4 | 4,361 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradninch Bowling Club | Bradninch Bowling Club Kensham Avenue Bradninch Devon | 514 yd | |
| The White Lion | 26 High Street Bradninch Exeter Devon | 533 yd | |
| Bradninch Cricket Club | Kensham Avenue Bradninch Exeter Devon | 593 yd | |
| The Castle Inn | 1 Fore Street Bradninch Exeter Devon | 757 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kensham Football Field | grass pitches | 499 yd |
| Kensham Recreation Ground PARK BUNGALOW PARK BUNGALOW | grass pitches, tennis courts | 766 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 38.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 36.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 64.93 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 64.93 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.